First Shift

On a single, brutal shift in New York City, veteran cop Mike is forced to pair up with rookie Angela as the two navigate the most dangerous corners of the boroughs. What starts as routine patrol work quickly spirals into an adrenaline-fueled series of pursuits and confrontations, pushing both officers into chaotic, high-stakes encounters with unpredictable threats. The film captures the raw immediacy of street-level policing, with pulse-pounding action sequences and tense showdowns that test reflexes and resolve.

As the day wears on, the pair’s contrasting experience levels and instincts collide and then converge, forging an uneasy but vital partnership. Amid explosions of danger and narrow escapes, they learn to rely on one another, confronting moral dilemmas and personal limits while racing against time to keep the city safe. First Shift is a gritty, fast-paced thriller about trust, toughness, and the cost of doing the job when every decision can mean the difference between life and death.