The Night Shift
Night falls. Duty Calls.
Created by Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah
On NBC
A procedural medical drama centered on the camaraderie and adrenaline of an overnight emergency room team, balancing case-of-the-week structure with ensemble character bonds.
The stories of the men and women who work the overnight shift at San Antonio Memorial Hospital. They are an irreverent and special breed, particularly adrenaline junkie T.C. Callahan.
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Where to watch
- StreamSony Pictures Core
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is The Night Shift scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Night Shift sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is The Night Shift easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is The Night Shift violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Night Shift leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Night Shift, and what each one shares →
Like The Night Shift
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Night Shift
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Night Shift, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Night Shift, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Night Shift, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
