Take all the generalizations you may have heard, and all the preconceived notions you have both heard and accepted about bikers over the years and chuck them out the car window. Then, while you’re at it, find you
rself a Harley-Davidson and run those stereotypes into the pavement. National Geographic Channel is destroying everything you may have ever believed about bikers with their new series Rescue Ink Unleashed.
The show follows the story of “eight tattooed tough guys;” Joe Panz, Big Ant, Johnny O, Eric, G, Batso, Des, and Angel, who discovered they shared not only a love for motorcycles, but a deep love for animals, and a loathing of those who abuse them. And so Rescue Ink was born. Based in New York City, this group is dedicated to saving the lives of any and all sorts of animals—from dogs and cats, to horses and pigs, fish and even chickens—and they are not afraid of the tough cases either. “The Rescue Ink approach is in your face,” says membe
r Johnny O, a 45 year old single father of two and trained martial artist. And he is not kidding either. The Rescue Ink guys are not shy about putting animal abusers in their place, but they are willing to educate neglectful pet owners on the proper way to care for their pet. The men of Rescue Ink come from different backgrounds and some have even had run-ins with the law, but once you get passed their tough exterior it is easy to see how caring these guys are. They’re “big guys with even bigger hearts,” says the shows tagline, and they’re out to make a difference. “Only the weak abuse animals,” says member George “G” Perry, 40, who shares his love of animals with his two children, “It makes me proud to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
Rescue Ink Unleashed is an in your face, fast paced, show filled with plenty of drama, lots of love, and a bit of humor, that once the credits roll 30 minutes later, leaves you wanting more. The show is in your face and fast-paced, a
nd the story lines are easy to follow. Each episode of Rescue Ink Unleashed focuses on select members of the group and only 2 or 3 cases—if even that many. Fast cuts and close-ups keep the energy high, and the use of transitional hooks keep viewers from straying during commercial breaks. At the beginning of each episode, Rescue Ink throws you right into the action. In fact, the history of the organization and its members are not even covered until the second episode. Rescue Ink Unleashed is all about the action, and it is filmed and edited in a way such as to keep viewers entertained and wondering why the credits rolled so soon.
What initially got me interested in Rescue Ink Unleashed was not even something I could have predicted; it wasn’t the cute animals, it was the bikes. True, my dad has owned a total of four motorcycles in his past, and currently two reside in our garage (one is a Harley-Davidson Road King, and the other is an American Ironhorse chopper), but I never thought motorcycles would play a role in me tuning in to watch a TV show. Though, I still was not entirely disappointed in the not-so-plentiful number of times a bike appeared on the screen. Perhaps this is a symptom of my being a writer, but I loved to watch how the Rescue Ink guys relate to each other and to see how much of their personalities really come out on camera. It’s easy to see these guys are not only amazing individuals; they are family, and that’s what keeps me watching.
My Rating:
Links for Learning More:
Official Show Webpage: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/rescue-ink-unleashed/all/Overview?sicontent=0&sicreative=3973210612&siclientid=804&sitrackingid=91298458&source=banner_semgngc_112#tab-Videos/07182_00
Rescue Ink Official Website: http://www.rescueink.org/
Watch Clips HERE!
Batso struggles to watch Ebony's surgery :
Chickens have invaded Queens:
*all images taken from nationalgeographicchannel.com
rself a Harley-Davidson and run those stereotypes into the pavement. National Geographic Channel is destroying everything you may have ever believed about bikers with their new series Rescue Ink Unleashed.The show follows the story of “eight tattooed tough guys;” Joe Panz, Big Ant, Johnny O, Eric, G, Batso, Des, and Angel, who discovered they shared not only a love for motorcycles, but a deep love for animals, and a loathing of those who abuse them. And so Rescue Ink was born. Based in New York City, this group is dedicated to saving the lives of any and all sorts of animals—from dogs and cats, to horses and pigs, fish and even chickens—and they are not afraid of the tough cases either. “The Rescue Ink approach is in your face,” says membe
r Johnny O, a 45 year old single father of two and trained martial artist. And he is not kidding either. The Rescue Ink guys are not shy about putting animal abusers in their place, but they are willing to educate neglectful pet owners on the proper way to care for their pet. The men of Rescue Ink come from different backgrounds and some have even had run-ins with the law, but once you get passed their tough exterior it is easy to see how caring these guys are. They’re “big guys with even bigger hearts,” says the shows tagline, and they’re out to make a difference. “Only the weak abuse animals,” says member George “G” Perry, 40, who shares his love of animals with his two children, “It makes me proud to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.”Rescue Ink Unleashed is an in your face, fast paced, show filled with plenty of drama, lots of love, and a bit of humor, that once the credits roll 30 minutes later, leaves you wanting more. The show is in your face and fast-paced, a
nd the story lines are easy to follow. Each episode of Rescue Ink Unleashed focuses on select members of the group and only 2 or 3 cases—if even that many. Fast cuts and close-ups keep the energy high, and the use of transitional hooks keep viewers from straying during commercial breaks. At the beginning of each episode, Rescue Ink throws you right into the action. In fact, the history of the organization and its members are not even covered until the second episode. Rescue Ink Unleashed is all about the action, and it is filmed and edited in a way such as to keep viewers entertained and wondering why the credits rolled so soon.What initially got me interested in Rescue Ink Unleashed was not even something I could have predicted; it wasn’t the cute animals, it was the bikes. True, my dad has owned a total of four motorcycles in his past, and currently two reside in our garage (one is a Harley-Davidson Road King, and the other is an American Ironhorse chopper), but I never thought motorcycles would play a role in me tuning in to watch a TV show. Though, I still was not entirely disappointed in the not-so-plentiful number of times a bike appeared on the screen. Perhaps this is a symptom of my being a writer, but I loved to watch how the Rescue Ink guys relate to each other and to see how much of their personalities really come out on camera. It’s easy to see these guys are not only amazing individuals; they are family, and that’s what keeps me watching.
My Rating:
Links for Learning More:
Official Show Webpage: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/rescue-ink-unleashed/all/Overview?sicontent=0&sicreative=3973210612&siclientid=804&sitrackingid=91298458&source=banner_semgngc_112#tab-Videos/07182_00
Rescue Ink Official Website: http://www.rescueink.org/
The Men of Rescue Ink Unleashed
Watch Clips HERE!
Batso struggles to watch Ebony's surgery :
Chickens have invaded Queens:
*all images taken from nationalgeographicchannel.com
