Dick Wolf has three nights of programming on two different broadcast channels. On January 9th, he is giving streaming a try with his new beat cop procedural on Prime Video.
On Call is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) as Officer Traci Harmon, a seasoned twelve-year veteran and training officer with a strong moral compass that has defined her approach to policing, even if that puts her at odds with new law enforcement policies. Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as Alex Diaz, an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realizes the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate.
I was drinking coffee when I started watching the trailer. But then I poured it down the sink because that teaser woke me up better than caffeine ever could. What an adrenaline rush!
I also can’t wait to see how much further Wolf takes things now that he unrestricted on streaming.
Before Ginnifer Goodwin was Snow White in Once Upon a Time, she was far from it on Law & Order. She looks the same now as she did when she was 23 in that 2001 episode.
Before Daniel Kyri was resolving conflicts in the firehouse on Chicago Fire, he was doing it on Kid Nation. How mature was the 14-year-old in that 2007 reality show?
Can you tell I am watching The Dark Side of Reality TV? It is so good!
Dick Wolf owns Tuesdays on CBS and Wednesdays and Thursdays on NBC. However, that was not enough for him. So, he is now expanding to Prime Video with On Call.
On Call is an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, California. Shot with a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam and dash-cam footage to create a cinema verité effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community.
The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) as hard-charging but protective veteran officer “Traci Harmon,” who struggles to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers. Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as “Alex Diaz,” an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realizes the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate.
I have a feeling this will be the first of many Wolf Entertainment series on Prime Video.
All eight episodes start streaming on January 9th.
Chihards, the night you have been waiting for all summer is finally here. Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD are back with all new episodes starting at 8p tonight on NBC. And there are new faces joining each of the shows.
Chicago Med starts things off with the news that Gaffney Medical Center is closing, which means that Chicago Med’s ED will be getting their patients.
Not only will they be getting their patients, but the ED is also getting Dr. Frost (Darren Barnet). He is a young physician with a heart who cares about his patients. His good looks will help him get what he needs for them.
While he is friendly, Dr. Caitlin Lenox (Sarah Ramos) is not. She runs the ED like back when she was in the military. Tonight, she clashes with Dr. Archer (Steven Weber) over firing one of the doctors.
They need all hands on deck after a commuter boat crashes and several casualties are brought to the ED.
I am not looking forward to Lenox’s character because it is the same story we have seen on ER, House, Chicago Med, The Resident, and so on, the mean doctor that everyone hates who will leave by the end of the season for a better job.
But I do love Dr. Frost because I want more caring doctors like we had on New Amsterdam. Plus, the Never Have I Ever star is easy on the eyes.
At 9p, Chief Boden is gone, and in is Dermot Mulroney as Dom Pascal, the new Chief of Firehouse 51. He is joining the station from Miami. Something happened to him there, and that is why he moved back to Chicago. We don’t know what it is, but it seems ominous.
He is going to change things up at the stationhouse, and not everyone likes it. Will they give him a chance, or are they going to rebel? We will have to tune in every week to find out.
I hope they stick with him because I don’t want to be going through chiefs every few episodes.
When it comes to Chicgo PD, sorry I don’t watch it.
