Prime Cancels 'On Call' After One Season: Why the Gritty Police Drama Was Cut Short

Prime Video has officially canceled On Call after just one season. The gritty police procedural, which premiered back in January 2025, garnered a loyal following and critical praise for its raw, real-time storytelling and socially conscious themes. Despite its strong start, the show will not be returning for a second season, marking yet another abrupt end to a promising series in the fast-paced world of streaming.

On Call followed veteran Long Beach officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and her rookie partner Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente) as they navigated the unpredictable and emotionally charged world of community policing. Shot in a real-time format, each episode offered a gripping look into the intense pressures officers face on the job from overdoses and domestic violence to complex moral dilemmas.

With only eight episodes, On Call managed to make a strong impression, with critics highlighting its authenticity, nuanced characters, and timely exploration of issues like the opioid crisis and mental health. No official word on why the series was cut short, our best guess -ratings strike again.

Apparently, the show is being shopped around, mainly Peacock which is the home of Dick Wolf’s other shows like the Chicago shows and the Law and Order franchise. Fingers crossed from the fans that the show will find a new home. One season is not nearly enough to tell a good story. 

Though On Call has officially been canceled by Prime Video, its single season stands as a bold, emotional, and thought-provoking piece of storytelling. It tackled real issues, humanized complex characters, and brought a fresh perspective to the police procedural genre.

Read our review here. 

While fans may not get the closure they hoped for, On Call made its mark.

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