A&E Network’s hit non-fiction series Nightwatch returns for a new season following the skilled first responders on the front lines of one of America’s most dynamic agencies—New Orleans EMS. From Executive Producer Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment and 44 Blue Productions, the season will premiere Thursday, March 25 at 9 p.m. CST on A&E. Leading up to the premiere on Thursday, March 11 and Thursday, March 18 at 9 p.m. CST, two one-hour specials, hosted by Holly Sherman and Titus Tero, will look back at some of the past seasons’ memorable moments as well as introduce the new team members featured on the series this season.
As reported by The Lens, “both A&E and the producers of “Nightwatch” have faced complaints about invasions of privacy and exploitation in other cities and on other reality shows. Now, COVID-19 adds another layer of concern for the production, since crew members, in some cases, may be in close contact with patients.” However, it appears Mayor Cantrell is excited to bring the hit show back to showcase the efforts of the city’s first responders. Sherman and Tero in previous seasons handled patients with extreme car and showed impressive de-escalation techniques to calm and treat patients with respect and kindness, from gunshot victims to drunken tourists in the French Quarter.
“We are thrilled for the return of Nightwatch and to continue to provide a platform to showcase the raw and emotional stories of first responders and those they keep safe,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming for A&E. “The series showcases A&E’s intense and impactful storytelling while also celebrating the diverse and inspiring city of New Orleans and those on the front lines who protect it.”
“We are excited to rekindle this collaboration and showcase the beauty and resilience of New Orleans,” said Dr. Emily Nichols, Director of New Orleans EMS. “It’s an honor to feature our outstanding healthcare providers who have given so much of themselves prior to and throughout the pandemic.”
Each one-hour episode of Nightwatch chronicles the sacrifice and heroic work of the first responders in New Orleans, a singular city filled with rich culture and a vibrant community. This season, the robust team of EMTs and EMS paramedics embrace new partners and roles as they respond to everything from medical emergencies to on the street violence to natural disasters. While the rest of the city sleeps, the medics of NOEMS take on the harrowing overnight shift to keep the residents and visitors of New Orleans safe.
Nightwatch is produced by 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company, and Wolf Entertainment for A&E Network. Executive Producers for Wolf Entertainment are Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer (not to be confused with our friend Tom Thayer of d.b.a.) Dick Wolf is best known as the creator and executive producer of the Law & Order franchise.
