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Tru Calling

2003 – 2008Show2 seasons26 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–7.8Rotten Tomatoes39%80%

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S1E20 "Two Weddings and a Funeral" 8.7

Episodes

7.8
8.1

Story

A university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders or other disasters.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Procedural
  • Moral Dilemma Drama
  • Time Loop Mystery
  • Crime Thriller Elements
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Investigative Suspense
  • Character-Driven Plot
  • Ethical Complexity
  • Gothic Undertones
  • Romantic Subplot

Cast

24 of 187 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Katleman, Paul Shapiro, Jesús Salvador Treviño
Written by
Jon Harmon Feldman, Zack Estrin, Robert Doherty
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Olmstead
Music by
Robert Duncan, Jason Derlatka, Jon Ehrlich

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 30, 2003 · January 21, 2008 · Ended

First aired
October 30, 2003
Last aired
January 21, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Billy Needs an Organ, Bittersweet Ending, Christmas Episode +9

  • Billy Needs an Organ
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Christmas Episode
  • Class Reunion
  • Cosmic Chess Game
  • Cut Short
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Evil Counterpart
  • Family Friendly Strip Club
  • Forensic Drama
  • Set Right What Once Went Wrong
  • Hospital Hottie

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Tru Calling worth watching?"

Questions about Tru Calling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tru Calling worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 39%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Tru Calling okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Tru Calling?

20 h

About 20 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2008.

Is Tru Calling good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Tru Calling use?

Billy Needs an OrganBittersweet EndingChristmas EpisodeClass ReunionCosmic Chess GameCut ShortDeadpan SnarkerEvil CounterpartFamily Friendly Strip ClubForensic DramaSet Right What Once Went WrongHospital Hottieand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Billy Needs an Organ, Bittersweet Ending, and Christmas Episode.