TV series

Midnight Caller

1988–1991 · 3 seasons

A moody, jazz-scored late-night drama where a haunted voice on the radio draws you into other people's troubles.

Tagline: Good night America, wherever you are.
Overview: An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while getting involved with his listeners' problems in his off-time.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, redemption, crime, isolation
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
redemption
crime
isolation
justice
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild