Nightwatch (TV series) explained

Genre:Reality television
Creator:Dick Wolf
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:7
Executive Producer:
  • Dick Wolf
  • Tom Thayer
  • Rasha Drachkovitch
  • Shelly Tatro
  • Drew Tappon
  • Lily Neumeyer
  • Devon Graham
  • Devon Hammonds
  • Robyn Younie
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant
  • Peter Tarshis
[1] [2] [3]
Company:44 Blue Productions
Network:A&E
Related:Nightwatch Nation

Nightwatch is an American reality television series broadcast by A&E.[4] [5] [6] The show follows the night-shift emergency service workers of a specific city as they perform their duties. The series is filmed in New Orleans, except for Season 4, which was filmed in Tampa.

List of episodes

Season 4 (2017)

Note: Episodes 1, 3, and 5 are officially recognized by A&E as episodes of Season 4, though they follow the New Orleans crew instead of the Tampa crew, and are promoted by some unofficial sources as part of Season 3.

Season 5 (2021)

Season 5 also includes the one-hour specials "Return to the Big Easy", which aired on March 18, 2021, and "City of Saints", which aired on April 29, 2021.

Season 6 (2022)

Release

In 2021, the series was released on the streaming service Discovery+.[7] Season 1 was also released on Hulu.[8]

Reception

Nightwatch was given a rating of 3/5 stars by Common Sense Media.[9] The series has been widely praised by emergency service people and organizations for its authenticity.[10] [11]

The series has been the subject of controversy with regards to patient privacy.[12] [13] There have also been concerns about the cities featured in the show being portrayed negatively.[14] [15]

Related series

The series was followed by Nightwatch Nation, a one-season series with the same premise, but which focuses on a different city in each episode, and only focuses on emergency medical technicians (whereas the main series focuses on police and firefighters as well).[16] [17] Nightwatch Nation aired in between seasons 4 and 5 of Nightwatch, and is sometimes promoted as a season of the main series.[18]

Notes and References

  1. A&E sets premiere for Dick Wolf series 'Nightwatch'. Entertainment Weekly. 2014-12-16. 2022-04-10. Natalie. Abrams.
  2. News: Nightwatch: Season Two Premieres on A&E. 2015-10-08. 2022-04-05. TV Series Finale. Cindy. McLennan.
  3. News: The EMS Today Show: 'Nightwatch' Returns to New Orleans. A.J.. Heightman. 2021-03-25. 2022-04-10. Journal of Emergency Medical Services.
  4. Web site: 'Nightwatch' Immerses Viewers in the Lives of Emergency Responders. Chrissy. Bobic. 2021-05-13. 2022-04-05. Distractify.
  5. News: This Cast Works Without a Script. 2015-01-18. The New York Times. Neil. Genzlinger.
  6. News: Dick Wolf's A&E Series 'Nightwatch' Gets a Premiere Date. TheWrap. Tim. Kenneally. 2014-12-16. 2022-04-10.
  7. Web site: 9 Best Reality TV Shows To Stream On Discovery+. ScreenRant. Justin. Smith. 2021-08-03.
  8. News: Here's what's new on Hulu in October 2021 — and what's leaving. 2021-09-20. MarketWatch. Mike. Murphy.
  9. Web site: Nightwatch. Common Sense Media. 2022-04-10.
  10. News: Review: Nightwatch shines realistic spotlight on NOLA EMS. 2015-01-26. 2022-04-10. Dave. Konig. EMS1.
  11. News: Nightwatch: Tough nights on the streets of Tampa. Creative Loafing. Valerie. Kalfrin. 2017-02-17. 2022-04-10.
  12. News: As reality shows face criticism over privacy, 'Nightwatch,' which follows on-duty EMTs, resumes filming in New Orleans. Philip. Kiefer. 2020-11-18. 2022-04-04. The Lens.
  13. News: Should 'Nightwatch' film New Orleans EMS? Viral but disputed Facebook post reignites debate. Ramon Antonio. Vargas. 2021-07-15. 2022-04-05. NOLA.com.
  14. News: 'Nightwatch' reality series on A&E to star Tampa police and fire rescue. 2017-02-07. 2022-04-10. The Tampa Bay Times. Paul. Guzzo.
  15. News: Tampa first responders subject of new A&E show. WFTS. 2016-04-06. 2022-04-10. Sarah. Rosario.
  16. News: 'Nightwatch Nation' Promo: Dick Wolf's New A&E Docuseries Follows Emergency Responders Nationwide. Denise. Petski. Deadline. 2018-07-20.
  17. News: A&E Reality Series Nightwatch Goes Bigger With Nightwatch Nation. Cynopsis Media. Lynn. Leahey. 2018-08-11. 2022-04-10.
  18. News: Catch Austin-Travis County EMS on A&E's TV show about first responders. 2018-07-31. Chelsea. Cunningham. KVUE.

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