news Prime Video’s On Call is the Police Drama Squid Game Fans Shouldn’t Miss

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If you’re into Squid Game or Pretty Little Liars, you might want to check out Prime Video’s On Call. The series, which premiered on January 9, follows intense police work in Long Beach, California, through a unique and immersive lens.

On Call stars Troian Bellisario, Rich Ting, Brandon Larracuente, Lori Loughlin, and Eriq La Salle. The story centers on officers Traci Harmon and Alex Diaz as they tackle emergency calls and cope with personal loss.

The cast alone is enough to grab attention. Seeing stars from such varied shows together feels like a crossover event.

This marks Dick Wolf’s streaming debut and his first half-hour format series, with eight 24-minute episodes. Known for Law & Order and the Chicago franchise, Wolf brings his trademark intensity to a more compact format.

Despite production delays during the 2023 WGA strike, On Call launched strong. Within a week, it became Prime Video’s most-watched U.S. series. Fans have praised its immersive use of simulated body-worn cameras, earning it a 7.6 IMDb rating from over 5,000 reviews.

It’s refreshing to see a shorter, impactful format thriving. Do you prefer quick episodes or the typical hour-long dramas?

One fan described On Call as emotionally draining and chaotic, capturing the raw reality of policing. The mix of life-or-death moments and procedural frustrations makes each episode feel like a 12-hour shift in 24 minutes.

This sounds like an emotional rollercoaster. Are you ready for a show that hits this hard in under half an hour?

Source: https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/unlikely-prime-series-squid-game-924735