Dick Wolf is gearing up for the release of his latest police procedural series, On dutywhich will star Lori Loughlin in her first leading TV role since her legal troubles. The series will have a procedural duration of half an hour and is scheduled for streaming on Prime Video. On duty will be the next addition to Wolf’s repertoire of iconic crime dramas such as Law and Order and the One Chicago franchise. It will also star Eriq La Salle (Emergency Room), Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars), Rico Ting (King of Tulsa) and Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor).
The first images revealed by Prime Video (via TV line) comes together the announcement of the release date of January 9, 2025and stars Bellisario as a tough but protective veteran officer, Traci Harmon, who is struggling to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers. Larracuente plays Alex Diaz, an ambitious rookie who struggles to maintain his positive attitude as he becomes aware of the difficulties he will face in the current climate. The photos also show Loughlin as Lieutenant Bishop, Rich Ting as Sergeant Koyama, and finally La Salle as Sergeant Lasman. La Salle will also serve as executive producer and director of the program. Check out the images below:
What does this mean for duty
A new format
In contrast to the hour-long formats of his previous series, Wolf’s decision to release On duty as a half hour procedure suggests a new strategy that could make the show more digestible for modern streaming audiencesoffering fast-paced entertainment that adapts to current binge watching trends. With Wolf’s reputation for creating intriguing and enduring franchises, On duty can carve out its own space while at the same time catering to viewers who enjoy the emotionally charged procedural narratives the producer is famous for.
On the other hand, Loughlin’s casting as Lieutenant Bishop is a high-risk return, as it will be her first significant role since the fallout from the college admissions scandal. Your involvement may face some scrutinyand maybe even affect the performance of the show. However, if it is well-received, it could pave the way for Loughlin’s return to mainstream television. Additionally, with crime dramas increasingly coming under scrutiny for their depiction of law enforcement, Wolf’s new project may need to strike a careful balance between avoiding backlash while still presenting engaging, dramatized stories.
Our opinion on the upcoming program
It could be a success
With a talented cast and Wolf’s signature storytelling at its core On duty has everything you need to be a success. The half-hour format has the potential to change the game, offering concise yet engaging episodes that fit perfectly into the streaming landscape. However, much of the show’s success will depend on how well it handles current cultural sensitivities surrounding portrayals of law enforcement, and whether Loughlin’s performance will be able to win over skeptical viewers. If the series can find the right balance, On duty could establish itself as the new standard for the procedural genre.
On duty will premiere on January 9, 2025, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Source: TV line