Apple:

“Calls” is a groundbreaking, immersive television experience based on the buzzy French series of the same name, masterfully using audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell nine bone-chilling, short-form stories. Directed by Fede Álvarez (“Don’t Breathe”), each episode follows a darkly dramatic mystery that unfolds through a series of seemingly average, unconnected phone conversations that quickly become surreal as the characters lives are thrown into growing disarray. Featuring Lily Collins, Rosario Dawson, Pedro Pascal, Aubrey Plaza and more, “Calls” proves that the real terror lies in one’s interpretation of what they cannot see on the screen and the unsettling places one’s imagination can take them.

This series definitely comes with a twist. Or two.

First, there’s the length. Each episode is quite short. About 15 minutes long, give or take.

More importantly, each episode is us eavesdropping on a phone call, with visuals serving to narrate the call and add in a bit of visual frosting.

I kind of like the concept. Feels a bit like a well-produced podcast, or an old-timey radio show, where the reward is in the image you build yourself. Going to watch the whole thing.