'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The latest procedural show that has become the talk of the town is On Call on Prime Video. Containing eight episodes that run under half an hour, this show stars Troian Bellisario and Brandon Larracuente. Bellisario plays Traci Harmon, a seasoned Long Beach Police Department training officer who is teaching the ropes of the job to her new partner, a rookie officer called Alex Diaz (Larracuente).
On Call is a fast-paced show that focuses on how the officers respond to emergency calls. The show cleverly addresses the hardships faced by police officers every day and how their experiences on the job impact their personal lives on some level or another.
Viewers who enjoyed watching On Call should check out the engaging shows on this list that are equally intense and unpredictable.
Disclaimer: This list contains information from various sources.
Trending
Nightwatch, and four other shows like On Call that portray skilled professionals in high-pressure situations
1) Chicago P.D. (2013)
For Traci and Alex in On Call, every day is a battle to keep the streets safe. The same is the case for the uniformed patrol officers and the Intelligence Unit of the 21st District of the Chicago Police Department in this show containing 12 seasons and 230 episodes. It stars Jason Beghe, Sophia Bush, Jon Seda, Jesse Lee Soffer, and more.
For long-running shows, it is important for the storytelling to be consistently exciting and the creators of Chicago P.D. have certainly lived up to that expectation. Like On Call, the characters of this show feel sincere and authentic. They have their strengths and weaknesses and deal with tough situations in their own ways.
Unlike other police dramas, this show keeps the side plots to a minimum so that the audience can focus on the central narrative which is impactful and engaging.
Where to watch: Chicago P.D. is available for streaming on Prime Video.
2) Happy Valley (2013)
On Call is helmed by a courageous female protagonist who is always ready to serve and protect. Happy Valley's lead character shares many of those characteristics. Containing three seasons and 18 episodes, this British crime drama stars Sarah Lancashire in the lead.
She plays Catherine Cawood, a skilled police sergeant in a rural Yorkshire valley. In the first season, she is determined to track down the person who she believes is responsible for her daughter's suicide.
Happy Valley thrives on a solid screenplay that features plenty of unpredictable twists and turns which helps maintain the suspense. Like On Call's Traci Harmon, Catherine has an endearing quality about her that makes the audience want to know more about her life, outside of work.
Where to watch: Happy Valley can be streamed on Netflix and Prime Video.
3) Nightwatch (2015)
In On Call, Traci and Alex have to overcome various problems and challenges. The same is also true for the night-shift emergency service workers featured in Nightwatch. Containing seven seasons and 76 episodes, this reality show is set in New Orleans except season four which was filmed in Tampa.
Unlike On Call, Nightwatch presents real-life situations which makes for an even more intense watch. Viewers will find themselves addicted to the show because it is particularly unpredictable as situations tend to escalate at the drop of a hat. It is also heartening to see the emergency service workers regularly put themselves in life-threatening situations to protect the people.
Where to watch: Episodes of Nightwatch are available on Hulu and Prime Video.
4) 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
On Call has received a lot of praise because it showcases how people working high-pressure jobs have a lot on their shoulders that impacts their physical and mental well-being. 9-1-1: Lone Star, containing five seasons and 69 episodes, also broaches similar themes.
In this show, Rob Lewe plays Owen Strand, a firefighter from New York who moves to Austin. He works diligently together with his team to help the people in the city while navigating several personal problems.
The best part of 9-1-1: Lone Star is its realistic handling of EMS and fire situations. Like On Call, it also boasts many well-developed characters who can captivate the audience with their likable personalities. Even though it explores serious plotlines, the creators are also able to infuse some witty moments that add to the viewing experience.
Where to watch: 9-1-1: Lone Star can be viewed on Disney+ and Hulu.
5) Will Trent (2023)
Like Traci Harmon in On Call, the titular character in this police procedural is also determined to serve the best interests of the common people. Containing three seasons and 24 episodes, Will Trent stars Ramón Rodríguez in the lead. He plays Wilbur Trent, aka Will, a Special Agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who has a knack for solving complicated cases.
Will Trent is worth watching because of its intelligent plotline that is carried by interesting characters who all have a story to tell. The satisfying character arcs ensure that the viewer is invested till the very end.
It has a sense of mystery but at the same time, it isn't afraid to weave in humorous moments that add to the storytelling. Even though it isn't as intense as On Call, the show still offers enough drama to keep viewers coming back.
Where to watch: Will Trent is available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
Like On Call, these binge-able shows boast exciting character-driven narratives that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
