A controversial comedy-drama that started in the noughties has just been added to Netflix despite fans claiming it couldn’t be made today

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Netflix adds ‘politically incorrect’ drama fans call ‘one of the best’(Image: FX)

Fans can’t help loving this hit drama’s offensive humour.

Netflix has just added a hit series that originally ran from 2004-2011 which fans claim would not fly in today’s politically correct environment.

The comedy-drama was originally broadcast on FX in the United States and ran for seven seasons, reaching almost 100 episodes that are now ready for bingeing.

However, prepare to have your feathers ruffled as viewers with more sensitive sensibilities might be offended by some of the dated dialogue. The series in question is Rescue Me, a firefighter drama set in New York City and starring Denis Leary.

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Leary portrays 1st Grade Firefighter Tommy Gavin, who is struggling with the loss of both his cousin and 59 other firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

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Netflix has added the popular FX drama Rescue Me this week(Image: Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin )

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As the series goes on, viewers discover more about Tommy and his colleagues’ complex inner lives as they deal with post-traumatic stress and the challenging daily demands of being a first responder.

Along with Leary, the show features a stellar cast of regulars and guest stars, which includes the likes of Steven Pasquale (Six Feet Under), Dean Winters (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Larenz Tate (Power), and Maura Tierney (Law & Order).

Major Hollywood stars have also made special appearances, including Michael J Fox (Back to the Future), Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise), Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: No Way Home), and Peter Gallagher (Grace and Frankie).

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One 10/10 review from an IMDb user called it “One of THE best!!” They went on to explain how they’ve worked in law enforcement surrounded by other men and have never seen a show capture the “team ethos of males working together” in the same way.

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The hit series follows a team of New York firefighters after 9/11(Image: FX)

“The constant pranks, the p***-taking, the arguments, the SO politically incorrect nicknames and attitudes. Leary and Tolan have absolutely nailed it,” they wrote. “The writing and acting is top drawer. This is quality TV, that makes my all time top 5. Superb stuff.”