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The Calling

★ 7.1 5K votes 2022–2022 1 season · 8 episodes Canceled Peacock
Detective mysteryCrime-solving from the investigator's side of the table.This show: 9/10Faith & religionBelief, doubt and religious institutions.This show: 8/10Tight limited runA compact, complete story told in just a few episodes.This show: 8/10Slow burnDeliberate pacing where the payoffs are earned over long stretches.This show: 7/10Character studyInterior life matters more than plot.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Jeff WilbuschJuliana CanfieldKaren RobinsonMichael MosleyTony CurranChris Sullivan
Written by
David E. Kelley
Starring
Jeff WilbuschJuliana CanfieldKaren RobinsonMichael MosleyTony CurranChris Sullivan
Written by
David E. Kelley
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
063125188250

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About

"A detective who solves crimes through empathy, not force"

A devout Orthodox Jewish detective in New York investigates the disappearance of a young woman, using patience, empathy, and faith as his real investigative tools rather than force. Created by David E. Kelley, the show trades typical procedural adrenaline for a hushed, meditative rhythm, lingering on grief, guilt, and moral gray zones among suspects and cops alike. It's more character study than whodunit thriller, anchored by a lead performance built on quiet stillness. Expect slow pacing, spiritual undertones, and an atmosphere closer to prestige drama than typical crime-of-the-week television.

Watch it for

a lead performance that turns quiet, faith-driven observation into genuine detective work.

Maybe skip if

you want fast-paced procedural thrills rather than a slow, contemplative character study.

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All Seasons

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Season 12022
7.41K85h 52m
EpTitleRatingYoursVotesRuntime
▶1He's Gone7.4
23847 min
▶2The Knowing7.3
20044 min
▶3The Horror7.4
18448 min
▶4The Break7.8
19346 min
▶5Shomer7.4
16544 min
▶6The Pursuers7.6
15241 min
▶7The Hand of the Diligent7.4
14141 min
▶8Blameless and Upright7.2
16341 min

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Jeff Wilbusch Avraham Avraham
Juliana Canfield Janine Harris
Karen Robinson Captain Kathleen Davies
Michael Mosley Detective Earl Malzone
Tony Curran John Wentworth
Chris Sullivan Paul Serra
Steven Pasquale Leonard Conte
Stephanie Szostak Nora Conte
Noel Fisher Zack Miller
Annabelle Dexter-Jones Dania Miller

Crew

David E. Kelley

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