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Season 1 – The Calling

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18% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
NYPD detective Avraham "Avi" Avraham relies on his own belief in humanity to solve crimes. As seemingly routine investigations turn upside down, Avi's intuitive understanding of mankind guides his spiritual mission to do justice. But when humanity is not so easily found, the complexity of Avi's cases heightens, often to life-threatening stakes.
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The Calling — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Hollowing out an intriguing idea with simpleminded execution, this rote spiritual procedural goes to prove that some callings aren't worth answering.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 11/23/2022
There is promise in The Calling -- a man whose instinct and religion give him an edge -- but it all peters out by the last episodes. Go to Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 11/10/2022
The Calling amounts to little more than watchable gruel and holier-than-thou lip service, even if the latter is from a presence as gentle as Avi's. Go to Full Review Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 11/10/2022
Where a shrewder series might have dug deeper, eventually hitting on a distinctive identity of its own, The Calling only grows shallower and duller as its eight-episode series progresses. Go to Full Review Alison Lanier Pajiba 11/30/2022
The plot thickens. The writing slogs. I found myself growing increasingly uninterested. It just doesn’t have the necessary hook or energy that would have given the story life. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 11/11/2022
Zack’s story is free-floating, not anchored to the continuing narrative enough for us to care about it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shanell H @Nellz00 Feb 21 I absolutely loved it and honestly cannot understand the low rating at all. I appreciated the unique twist of how he solved the cases and respected the victims. It was like a version of Elementary. I am a true lover of these types of shows; Harrow, Law & Order, FBI, Murdock Mysteries etc See more Labor Of Love D @Shellbee Dec 6 I really enjoyed The Calling with the hint of mystery in the main characters beliefs, morals & logic. It shows a different way of police investigation. The drama shows calm and respect rather than shoot them up or violent force. I am disappointed that the drama has not been able to produce a second season. See more Monica S. @MonicaS Sep 11 Best crime show! Definitely worth watching. Waiting for season 2. See more Per S @RT83737705 07/18/2025 A durable and different whodunnit but also what did they do(?) psychological crime thriller. Jeff Wilbush is the perfect cast for the role as the eccentric and highly unconventional NYPD detective Avraham. The plot reveals layer by layer, and is quite unpredictable, though not everything is fully plausible. Unfortunately, occasional acting performances are one or two degrees down from the top level. Still, hard to get why the tomatometer is only 25%. However, the public likes it. See more Rosalyn S @RT81145232 02/13/2025 A fresh and modern way to tell the old detective stories. No forensics or wise cracking old boys just a new face using his humanity to feel out the truth. Good characters and great acting using mostly new faces and not the usual suspects from the detective series melting pot. Storylines based on the books have been well cared for. Loved it. See more Ronald P @RonaldPogatchnik 01/01/2025 Great series. Kept me interested to the point I binged watched it! Rotten tomatoes reviews that are negative is indicative of the thrash that lot thinks are worth while. See more Read all reviews
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Jeff Wilbusch

Avraham Avraham

Juliana Canfield

Janine Harris

Karen Robinson

Captain Helen Davies

Michael Mosley

Detective Earl Malzone

Steven Pasquale

Leonard Conte

Johnny Bermudez

ESU Lieutenant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 10, 2022 He's Gone An NYPD detective on a spiritual mission to do justice delves into the life of a missing boy after his mother reports his disappearance. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 10, 2022 The Knowing Avi's deep dive into the life of the missing Vincent reveals a dark and complex family dynamic that neither of Vincent's parents acknowledge; Zach channels Vincent in his writing. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 2022 The Horror Avi expands his search for Vincent, uncovering hidden truths behind every apartment door; Dania's intentions are questioned; Janine digs deeper into Avi's backstory. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 10, 2022 The Break Avi's investigation reveals unexpected twists; Zack's writing is further investigated; Nora faces the reality of what happened to her son. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 10, 2022 Shomer A bomb threat at a local daycare spins Avi into another world of complex lies and motives; Paul's wife is reported missing; Janine encourages Avi to confront his past. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 10, 2022 The Pursuers Avi pursues suspects in the bomb threat case, but every lead complicates the investigation; Elisabeth Serra's backstory is revealed; Earl digs deeper into the Holts' involvement. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2022 The Hand of the Diligent The team confronts a shocking turn of events involving Anna; Avi questions whether Elisabeth is missing or dead; Brad is brought into custody. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 2022 Blameless and Upright Avi solves Elisabeth's disappearance; Paul plans to leave New York; Hanney has a rare moment of honesty. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David E. Kelley, Matthew Tinker, Jonathan Shapiro, Peter Traugott, Alon Shrutzman, Avi Nir, Karni Ziv, Barry Levinson, Dror Mishani
Network
Peacock
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 10, 2022