HBO Wanted To Turn An Acclaimed Firefighter Drama Series Into A Half-Hour Comedy

By New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 28, 2026

This underdiscussed classic from the 2000s might’ve been funnier, but maybe not as poignant, if it had landed on a more prestigious network.
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