Necessary Roughness (TV series)
Necessary Roughness is a USA Network television series starring Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen that aired from June 29, 2011 to August 21, 2013. The second season premiered on June 6, 2012. The one-hour drama series was picked up for 12 episodes on January 19, 2011. On January 7, 2013, USA Network announced the series was renewed for a 10-episode third season, which began on June 12, 2013. On November 19, 2013, USA cancelled the series after three seasons.
Cast and characters
Main cast
Callie Thorne as Dr. Danielle "Dani" Santino (née Romano): The protagonist. Dr. Dani Santino is a tough divorcée who, to make ends meet, becomes the therapist for a professional football team and quickly becomes sought after by other athletes, musicians, politicians and those living in the spotlight. Starting season three she works for V3, a major talent agency in NYC, after being fired by new GM/head coach of the New York Hawks.
Marc Blucas as Matthew "Matt" Donnally (Seasons 1–2): The New York Hawks' athletic trainer, and later general manager, to whom Dani was attracted.