If you were captivated by the intense real-life drama of 'Shocking Emergency Calls (2019),' you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping, true-crime thrills. Whether you love the suspense of emergency calls or the raw reality of life-or-death situations, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Chicago Fire (2012)
Description: This show focuses on the high-stakes world of firefighters and paramedics, capturing the intensity and unpredictability of emergency response situations.
Fact: The show is part of the 'Chicago' franchise, which includes interconnected series like 'Chicago P.D.' and 'Chicago Med.'


The Night Shift (2014)
Description: This series delves into the lives of night-shift doctors and nurses at a San Antonio hospital, showcasing their personal and professional struggles.
Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of military veterans transitioning into civilian medical roles.


Nightwatch (2015)
Description: This reality series provides an inside look at the night shift of emergency responders, showcasing the chaos and heroism of their daily lives.
Fact: The show is filmed in New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant nightlife and high crime rate, adding to the drama.


Code Black (2015)
Description: A medical drama set in the busiest emergency room in the country, focusing on the intense and often chaotic environment of a trauma center.
Fact: The term 'Code Black' refers to a hospital's status when it is over capacity and in crisis mode.


Ambulance (2016)
Description: A documentary series that follows ambulance crews in real-time, offering a gripping and emotional look at emergency medical services.
Fact: The show uses body cameras and dash cams to provide a first-person perspective of the action.


Third Watch (1999)
Description: This drama series follows the lives of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics working the overnight shift, highlighting the camaraderie and challenges they face.
Fact: The show was one of the first to depict the interconnected lives of different emergency services in a single series.


The First 48 (2004)
Description: A documentary-style series that follows real-life homicide detectives as they race against time to solve cases within the critical first 48 hours.
Fact: The show has been praised for its raw and unfiltered look at police work, often leading to real breakthroughs in cases.


Sirens (2014)
Description: A comedy-drama that offers a lighter take on the lives of EMTs, blending humor with the high-pressure world of emergency medical services.
Fact: The show is based on the real-life experiences of an EMT and paramedic, adding authenticity to its humor.


24 Hours in A&E (2011)
Description: A fly-on-the-wall documentary series that captures the drama and emotion of a busy emergency department over a 24-hour period.
Fact: The show is filmed in King's College Hospital in London, one of the busiest trauma centers in the UK.


Chicago Med (2015)
Description: A medical drama that follows the doctors and nurses of a Chicago hospital, intertwining their personal lives with the high-stakes world of emergency medicine.
Fact: The show is part of the 'Chicago' franchise, sharing characters and storylines with 'Chicago Fire' and 'Chicago P.D.'
