Calls (TV series)

Calls is a mystery thriller analog animated miniseries created by Fede Álvarez. The show is based on a French television series of the same name created by Timothée Hochet. The series is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+, the latter being the production company behind the original French version. It premiered on March 19, 2021, on Apple TV+.

Premise
Told through a series of interconnected phone conversations, these conversations chronicle the mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event.

Calls allows "audiences to experience short stories through real-life audio sources and minimal visuals."

Cast

 * Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Mark
 * Aubrey Plaza as Dr. Rachel Wheating
 * Ben Schwartz as Andy
 * Clancy Brown as General Wilson
 * Danny Huston as Frank
 * Danny Pudi as Dr. Burman
 * Edi Patterson as Darlene
 * Gilbert Owuor as Craig
 * Jaeden Martell as Justin
 * Jenica Bergere as Mom
 * Jennifer Tilly as Mother
 * Joey King as Skylar
 * Johnny Sneed as Perry
 * Judy Greer as Alexis
 * Karen Gillan as Sara
 * Laura Harrier as Layla
 * Lily Collins as Camila
 * Mark Duplass as Patrick
 * Nick Jonas as Sam
 * Nicholas Braun as Tim
 * Paola Nuñez as Ana
 * Paul Walter Hauser as Floyd
 * Pedro Pascal as Pedro
 * Riley Keough as Rose
 * Rosario Dawson as Katherine
 * Stephen Lang as Dr. Wheating

Production
On June 21, 2018, it was reported that Apple had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The series, an English-language adaptation of original French series Calls, was created by original series creator Timothée Hochet. The show is a co-production between Apple TV+ and French network Canal+. Alongside Apple's series order announcement, it was confirmed that Apple had acquired the rights to the existing season of the original French series.

Reception
The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 95% of 20 reviews are positive for the series, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The critics consensus states, "Recalling the immersive serials of radio's heyday, Calls weaves a spooky mystery with terrific vocal performances and unsettling ambience — letting the visual storytelling play out in viewers' horrified imaginations."