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Overview

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.

Media

On Call - Listen Up | Prime Video

Cast

Troian Bellisario

Brandon Larracuente

Creator:

Tim Walsh, Elliot Wolf

Fist Air Date:

2025-01-09

Episode Runtime:

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Production Companies:

Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Amazon MGM Studios

Genres:

Action & Adventure Crime Drama

Keywords:

police procedural police training rookie cop

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Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 145 Votes

Show Popularity: 4.3309

Show Status: Canceled

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 04 May 2026 at 1:04 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY Dick Wolf goes digital with this 2025 Prime Video series, marking his first move into the streaming world and the half-hour procedural format. Set in the gritty streets of Long Beach, California, the show follows veteran training officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and her hot-headed rookie partner Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente). Utilizing shaky body-cam footage and a raw, documentary-style aesthetic, the series balances daily radio calls with a season-long investigation into the murder of a fellow officer. It’s a fast-paced, experimental take on the "cop show" that trades the polished offices of *Law & Order* for the pained, high-speed reality of a patrol car. THE PROS This is a great series for those who want their procedurals short, sharp, and intense. It hits a 6 because the 30-minute format is a total highlight; it keeps the energy high and ensures the episodes never feel like a bit of a slog. Troian Bellisario is amazing as the weary, by-the-book Harmon, bringing a sincere and grounded authority to the role. The decision to use body-cam footage is a smart move that adds a fair shout of "you are there" realism to the street takeovers and high-speed pursuits. Having veterans like Eriq La Salle and Lori Loughlin in the mix adds an amazing level of gravitas to the department politics, making the show feel like an honest, high-quality production despite its shorter runtime. THE CONS It stays at a 6 because the characters often feel like a collection of pained tropes we've seen a thousand times before. It misses a higher mark because the "rookie vs. veteran" dynamic is an honest head-scratcher at times, with Diaz’s constant waffling and hot-headedness feeling a bit of a slog to sit through. Some critics have pointed out that the show leans heavily into "thin blue line" rhetoric, which can feel a pained bit one-sided and out of touch with modern conversations about policing. The pacing is a fair shout for frantic, sometimes sacrificing deep character development for the sake of "action," leaving the central murder mystery feeling a pained bit sidelined by the constant minor calls. THE VERDICT 6/10. A fast, gritty, and experimental procedural that’s great for a quick binge but lacks the "epic" depth of Wolf’s bigger franchises. It’s an amazing first step into streaming. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • To keep the visual style honest and immersive, the show utilized experimental camera techniques, including actual body-worn cameras and mounted vehicle rigs to capture the pained, chaotic energy of a real Long Beach patrol shift.• The series represents a major milestone for Wolf Entertainment as it is the first project co-created by Dick Wolf’s son, Elliot Wolf, who received the sincere advice from his father: "Don't f— it up."• Despite being a sleeper hit for Prime Video in early 2025, the series was officially canceled after one season in May 2025, though reports suggest it is currently being shopped to other streaming platforms for a potential pained resurrection. THE VIBE Like the view through a cracked windshield at 2:00 AM. It smells of hot asphalt, stale coffee, and the metallic tang of a cold set of handcuffs.

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Season 1

8 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-01-09

Videos

On Call - Listen Up | Prime Video

On Call - Official Trailer | Prime Video

Cast

Troian Bellisario

Brandon Larracuente

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 4 May 2026 at 2:04 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10
THE SUMMARY
Dick Wolf goes digital with this 2025 Prime Video series, marking his first move into the streaming world and the half-hour procedural format. Set in the gritty streets of Long Beach, California, the show follows veteran training officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and her hot-headed rookie partner Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente). Utilizing shaky body-cam footage and a raw, documentary-style aesthetic, the series balances daily radio calls with a season-long investigation into the murder of a fellow officer. It’s a fast-paced, experimental take on the “cop show” that trades the polished offices of *Law & Order* for the pained, high-speed reality of a patrol car.
THE PROS
This is a great series for those who want their procedurals short, sharp, and intense. It hits a 6 because the 30-minute format is a total highlight; it keeps the energy high and ensures the episodes never feel like a bit of a slog. Troian Bellisario is amazing as the weary, by-the-book Harmon, bringing a sincere and grounded authority to the role. The decision to use body-cam footage is a smart move that adds a fair shout of “you are there” realism to the street takeovers and high-speed pursuits. Having veterans like Eriq La Salle and Lori Loughlin in the mix adds an amazing level of gravitas to the department politics, making the show feel like an honest, high-quality production despite its shorter runtime.
THE CONS
It stays at a 6 because the characters often feel like a collection of pained tropes we’ve seen a thousand times before. It misses a higher mark because the “rookie vs. veteran” dynamic is an honest head-scratcher at times, with Diaz’s constant waffling and hot-headedness feeling a bit of a slog to sit through. Some critics have pointed out that the show leans heavily into “thin blue line” rhetoric, which can feel a pained bit one-sided and out of touch with modern conversations about policing. The pacing is a fair shout for frantic, sometimes sacrificing deep character development for the sake of “action,” leaving the central murder mystery feeling a pained bit sidelined by the constant minor calls.
THE VERDICT
6/10. A fast, gritty, and experimental procedural that’s great for a quick binge but lacks the “epic” depth of Wolf’s bigger franchises. It’s an amazing first step into streaming.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• To keep the visual style honest and immersive, the show utilized experimental camera techniques, including actual body-worn cameras and mounted vehicle rigs to capture the pained, chaotic energy of a real Long Beach patrol shift.
• The series represents a major milestone for Wolf Entertainment as it is the first project co-created by Dick Wolf’s son, Elliot Wolf, who received the sincere advice from his father: “Don’t f— it up.”
• Despite being a sleeper hit for Prime Video in early 2025, the series was officially canceled after one season in May 2025, though reports suggest it is currently being shopped to other streaming platforms for a potential pained resurrection.
THE VIBE
Like the view through a cracked windshield at 2:00 AM. It smells of hot asphalt, stale coffee, and the metallic tang of a cold set of handcuffs.

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