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The Calling

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 8 episodes·Peacock·Drama, Crime·Created by David E. Kelley

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NYPD Detective Avraham Avraham's belief in mankind is his superpower when it comes to uncovering the truth. Guided by a deep sense of spirituality and religious principles, Avraham is left to question his own humanity when a seemingly routine investigation turns upside down.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Calling S01E01He's GoneS01E01 · 7.0NYPD detective Avraham “Avi” Avraham searches for a missing boy.
  2. 02The Calling S01E04The BreakS01E04 · 7.0The secrets of Vincent’s case rise to the surface; Zack’s writing is further investigated.
  3. 03The Calling S01E05ShomerS01E05 · 7.0Avi investigates a bomb threat at a local daycare; Paul’s wife is reported missing.

Cast

Jeff WilbuschJeff WilbuschDet. Avraham AvrahamJuliana CanfieldJuliana CanfieldJanine HarrisKaren RobinsonKaren RobinsonCapt. Helen DaviesMichael MosleyMichael MosleyDet. Earl Malzone

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2022Aired 6.8Season avg
  1. S01E01The Calling S01E01Season's bestHe's GoneNovember 10, 2022 7.0NYPD detective Avraham “Avi” Avraham searches for a missing boy.
  2. S01E02The Calling S01E02The KnowingNovember 10, 2022 6.4Avi questions Vincent’s friends and family to learn more about the tormented and lonely boy.
  3. S01E03The Calling S01E03The HorrorNovember 10, 2022 6.4Avi searches Vincent’s building and the people within it; Dania’s intentions are questioned.
  4. S01E04The Calling S01E04The BreakNovember 10, 2022 7.0The secrets of Vincent’s case rise to the surface; Zack’s writing is further investigated.
  5. S01E05The Calling S01E05ShomerNovember 10, 2022 7.0Avi investigates a bomb threat at a local daycare; Paul’s wife is reported missing.
  6. S01E06The Calling S01E06The PursuersNovember 10, 2022 7.0Avi pursues possible suspects of the bomb threat; Elisabeth Serra’s backstory is revealed.
  7. S01E07The Calling S01E07The Hand of the DiligentNovember 10, 2022 6.8The team grapples with Anna’s fate; Avi questions whether Elisabeth is missing or dead.
  8. S01E08The Calling S01E08Blameless and UprightNovember 10, 2022 6.8Avi solves Elisabeth’s disappearance; Paul plans to leave New York; Hanney has a moment of honesty.

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