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Season 1 – Calls

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A series of interconnected phone conversations; chronicling the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.

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Calls — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Recalling the immersive serials of radio's heyday, Calls weaves a spooky mystery with terrific vocal performances and unsettling ambience -- letting the visual storytelling play out in viewers' horrified imaginations.

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Steve Greene IndieWire 07/30/2021
B+
When Calls is locked in, it's an especially effective slice of horror. That usually comes when the show sticks to the "less is more" side of things. Go to Full Review
Alexandra Heller-Nicholas ABC Radio (Australia) 04/30/2021
5/5
Based on the French series of the same name, the star-studded scifi thriller series Calls is genuinely exciting television. Go to Full Review
Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 04/01/2021
Calls is instantly compelling as telephone calls between people in different parts of the US begin to paint a picture of a terrifying space-time anomaly and a more immediate, throat-ripping kind of menace. Go to Full Review
Maggie Lovitt Millennial Falcon Reviews 03/27/2023
A
For fans of conspiracy theories, mind-bending multiverse concepts, and those that question their own realities, Calls plays into all of your worst nightmares and it is a glorious journey. Go to Full Review
Kiko Vega Espinof 08/03/2021
5/5
Calls has come at the right time. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Andrew Murray The Upcoming 07/30/2021
5/5
Calls is a thrilling and highly entertaining viewing experience that brings an experimental format to English-speaking audiences. Go to Full Review
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Boo E. @Boo.Eastland 5d This is an old school radio drama. Each episode is a mini drama of its own. It was originally a French show that was Americanized and released by AppleTV. The main problems are that every episode is a constant level 9-10 emergency - nearly the entire cast is using a frenzied, worried, and often whiny tone throughout the entire episode. The stories are marred by lots of quick breaks in calls, disjointed interjections with police calls, unrealistic relationship dynamics and over spoon fed details. The visual spinning constantly moving and morphine screensaver background is very distracting. It's hard to sit and follow the words on the screen with all that swirling. It's unnecessary. I have not watched the French version - but I'm gonna give it a try as this was nearly impossible to get through. The tone of the USA version is like watching 24 - that level of chaotic intensity every episode. If you like that - you probably will like this. But for me, that's torture. See more Peter F @Pfit1990 Mar 9 Surprised that all the reviews are either outstanding or horrible because i felt in between. I didn't mind the lack of visuals, but I felt the story was too esoteric and lacking. I wanted more of a thread between episodes and overarching story, and the episodes just ended abruptly. Didn't get it. See more Acacia M @RT89881858 Aug 31 I was so thrown off when I first started it. I paused halfway through the first episode because I had no idea what I was getting myself into!! I’m not much of a sci-fi person because the stories usually get really dragged out and crazy so I looked up reviews on it and saw it had a very high rating. No one could say exactly what it was about though which left me feeling uncertain. I decided to go for it anyway and I’m ECSTATIC that I did! It soon became addicting and I wanted to know more and more. Reminded me of the Twilight Zone but the stories were more connected in a way. I watched this over the span of two days. Very well done! I highly recommend watching it! See more Emma C @RT49738671 01/17/2025 This show was spine tingling and disturbing as heck. Had to rely on your imagination based on what you were hearing and it was terrifying at times. When it first started I wasn't sure I'd enjoy it it's a v strange concept... but i loved it. Very well done 👏👏👏 another season please? See more Michele W @RT03974128 01/01/2025 This star studded show is absolutely amazing and so unique unlike anything I have seen or heard! It grabs your attention within the first episode and leaves you wanting more each episode! What a unique way to do horror, sci-fi and thriller television! I wish there was more to watch! See more Thomas A @RT19225309 11/13/2024 Spellbinding and fascinating. Whether you listen to it or watch it, it's some of the best content I've enjoyed in a while. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 19, 2021 The End A caller says there's someone outside in the backyard. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 19, 2021 The Beginning A caller talks about the day Mark screwed up his life. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Pedro Across the Street A caller is expected to pick up a bag. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 19, 2021 It's All in Your Head A caller says her arms are getting longer. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Me, Myself, and Darlene A caller turns himself in after shooting a girl. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 19, 2021 The Universe Did It A caller talks about love. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Mom A caller talks about making a connection. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Is There a Scientist on the Plane? A caller talks about a plane crash over Phoenix. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 19, 2021 Leap Year Girl A caller talks about the fate of the world. Details
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Season Info

Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 19, 2021
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