A&E expands Nightwatch across the US

A&E Network is set to expand its hit US series Nightwatch into Nightwatch Nation, a new nonfiction series from executive producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions.

The series will now follows emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in additional cities in the US including Yonkers, New York, Austin, Texas, Tucson, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Previously, the title was solely based in Orlando, Florida.

For ten episodes, EMTs tackle emergencies on every level, bringing viewers along for the ride while also experiencing the high intensity environment of call centers.

The new edition will premiere on August 16 at 10pm. It is produced by Wolf Reality and 44 Blue, a Red Arrow Studios company, for A&E Network.

Executive producers for Wolf Reality are Dick Wolf and Tom Thayer. Executive producers for 44 Blue are Rasha Drachkovitch and Robyn Younie.

Executive producers for A&E Network are Devon Hammonds and Molly Ebinger. Nightwatch Nation is distributed internationally by A+E Networks.