On Call

2025·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes53%91%

Where to watch

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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On Call fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer, and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz, navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Police DramaSocial CommentaryContemporary RealismPsychological DepthCharacter StudyIntense & GrittyLaw Enforcement PoliticsUrban CrimeMoral AmbiguityGrief & Trauma

Crew

Directed by:
Eriq La Salle, Brenna Malloy
Written by:
Tim Walsh, Elliot Wolf, Bryan Gracia
Produced by:
Ryan Janata
Composed by:
Atli Örvarsson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about On Call

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On Call legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

On Call is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Call worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On Call rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does On Call have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on On Call?

Critics50
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate On Call higher (83) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did On Call air?

It ran from 2025 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is On Call in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Call?

111ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBO+97

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On Call in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does On Call use?

Myth ArcCop Killer ManhuntFake Video Camera ViewBystander Syndrome

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for On Call, including Myth Arc, Cop Killer Manhunt, Fake Video Camera View.

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