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Amazon Cancels 'On Call' as Producers Pursue New Platform Deals

The police drama, which topped U.S. Prime Video charts, is being pitched to other platforms, including Peacock, after renewal talks stalled over budget cuts.

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Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has canceled the police drama 'On Call' following unsuccessful renewal negotiations with producers over cost reductions.
  • The series, which debuted in January 2025, performed strongly, reaching #1 in the U.S. on Prime Video and earning a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Producers have reclaimed rights to the first season and are actively shopping the show to other platforms, with Peacock among those in discussions for a potential second season.
  • Amazon's decision to cancel stemmed from its request to reduce the premium paid under the cost-plus licensing model, which producers deemed financially unfeasible.
  • Created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, the half-hour drama follows a rookie and veteran officer duo in Long Beach, California, using innovative bodycam and dashcam footage to explore themes of morality in policing.