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Season 1 – Countdown

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When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum, portrayed by Ackles, is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
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Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter Haas and the team of veteran directors just assume that because they’ve said something bad is possible, that’s as concrete as viewers will require to experience building tension. Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety Unfortunately, though the show has all of the fundamentals needed for an engaging action series, “Countdown” grows duller by the episode. Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Nandini Balial RogerEbert.com Since the writing is execrable—one set-piece is stolen directly from the first season of “Slow Horses” and the sterling dialogue includes gems such as, “I’m his life preserver, and I let him drown”—what are the actors to do? Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Callie Hanna FandomWire Countdown is the most agonizingly dull TV show I've watched this year. Rated: 4/10 Jul 10, 2025 Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media Characters dash from one high-stakes situation to the next, rarely pausing to catch their breath, let alone deliver nuance. But for viewers craving a straightforward, adrenaline-fueled series, this one scratches the itch just fine. Jul 7, 2025 Full Review Ruben Peralta Rigaud Cocalecas Ultimately, Countdown is a functional thriller, with engaging characters and a committed cast, that pays tribute to a television and film tradition where duty and action go hand in hand. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 3, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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GHOST 1 This goes to show the critics are so out of touch with what people enjoy watching! If it was up to them we would suffer with garage shows. This show has good character development that can take place over multiple seasons, can change locations with new varying plots! Season 1 is just a great foundation of characters, kinda like The Sandlot.. nobody is special but together they keep it interesting! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Izzy R The premise for Countdown is good. But what ruined it for me was constantly corny music score. It was way too much, especially for some of the action scenes that were pretty decent, but the score killed it. Made it hard to watch sometimes. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Christy H Countdown is an amazing show with an amazing cast!!!! Absolutely love it!!! ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Horror fan 4 A typical police procedure show with mediocre characters and story. Jensen Ackles is the standout. Tim Treakle Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review kristi r I ran out of shows to watch and tried this one. I enjoy it. It has alot of action and the storyline is good. A little cheesy goodness while waiting on the new fall seasons to come out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Kimberly S Ignore the critics and naysayers. What they call outdated, I see as a throwback to spy thrillers with lots of moving parts. It takes a few episodes to become vested in the team, as is the case with any ensemble cast, and you have to pay attention so you don’t miss anything. It’s a popcorn cruncher, so turn down the lights, put away the phone, curl up on the couch and enjoy an action adventure that keeps putting our cast in one perilous situation to the next. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Derek Haas

Creator

Jensen Ackles

Mark Meachum

Eric Dane

Nathan Blythe

Jessica Camacho

Amber Oliveras

Merrick McCartha

Grayson Valwell

Elliot Knight

Keyonte Bell

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 25, 2025 Teeth in the Bone Meachum and Oliveras butt heads as the hunt for a DHS officer's killer leads Blythe's newly-assembled task force all over LA and ends with a startling revelation. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 25, 2025 Dead Lots of Times Blythe's team heads to Mexico to pull off a daring mission for a deadly cartel in exchange for information on the shipment at the port. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 25, 2025 Happy Birthday Final The team stages a high stakes prison break in an attempt to gain knowledge on the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious Volchek. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 2, 2025 Bite 'Em Down Still reeling from their loss, the team tracks down Timur Novikov's uncle, Mikhail and hatches a plan to lure Volchek out into the open. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Blurred Edges The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is and how far he's willing to go. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 16, 2025 A Needle or a Bullet The task force searches for a man named Gallagher, a suspected friend of Timur Novikov; his name was on Volchek's command room wall; the search turns into a chase that surprises everyone. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 23, 2025 Nothing Else Helps As the Gallagher investigation ends with more questions than answers, Blythe's team returns to the drawing board; Finau visits the LAPD impound lot to examine the border patrol SUV Volchek escaped in; Bell and Shepherd visit the manufacturer. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 30, 2025 The Nail in the Chair Following the deaths of the Belarusian consulate agents, Meachum arrives to examine the carnage and realizes that Volchek was behind the explosion. Details Episode 9 Airs Wed Aug 6 10-33 When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. Details Episode 10 Airs Wed Aug 13 The Muzzle Pile When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. Details Episode 11 Airs Wed Aug 20 Run When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. Details Episode 12 Airs Wed Aug 27 This is His Signature When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. Details Episode 13 Airs Wed Sep 3 Your People are in Danger When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Derek Haas
Executive Producer
Derek Haas
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 25, 2025