With New Amazon Prime Show ‘On Call,’ Dick Wolf Enters Streaming
Published On Jan 4, 2025, 5:00 AM
Dick Wolf, a major figure in network television known for creating the 'Law & Order' franchise, is pivoting to streaming with his new show 'On Call' for Amazon Prime. Wolf's strategy comes in response to changing TV trends, as procedural dramas are becoming popular again on streaming platforms, in contrast to the complex, serialized narratives that dominated in recent years. There is a renewed interest in network-style programming as studios look to save costs and maximize viewer engagement with easily consumable formats.
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Dick Wolf's move towards streaming with 'On Call' and the resurgence of procedural dramas suggests a favorable outlook for Amazon, as more viewers turn to platforms that provide familiar, comforting content. This is likely to attract more subscribers to Amazon Prime, thus boosting its financial performance.
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