Countdown (American TV series)
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Derek Haas |
| Showrunner | Derek Haas |
| Written by | Derek Haas |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Executive producer | Derek Haas |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
Countdown is an upcoming American crime drama television series created and written by Derek Haas, starring Jensen Ackles. It is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on June 25, 2025.
Premise
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After a Department of Homeland Security officer is killed in plain sight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is brought onto a covert task force with undercover agents from various law enforcement agencies to track down the murderer. However, the search reveals a much darker conspiracy than anyone expected, sparking a frantic race to protect a city of millions.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum
- Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras
- Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe
- Violett Beane as Evan Shepherd
- Uli Latukefu as Lucas Finau
- Elliot Knight as Keyonte Bell
Recurring
[edit]- Merrick McCartha as District Attorney Grayson Valwell[3]
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | June 25, 2025 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | June 25, 2025 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | June 25, 2025 |
| 4 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | July 2, 2025 |
| 5 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | July 9, 2025 |
| 6 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | July 16, 2025 |
| 7 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | July 23, 2025 |
| 8 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | July 30, 2025 |
| 9 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | August 6, 2025 |
| 10 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | August 13, 2025 |
| 11 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | August 20, 2025 |
| 12 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | August 27, 2025 |
| 13 | TBA | TBA | Derek Haas | September 3, 2025 |
Production
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The 13-part series from Amazon MGM Studios was created by Derek Haas, who is also an executive producer and the series showrunner. Jensen Ackles was confirmed as part of the cast in June 2024.[6][7] That month, Eric Dane and Jessica Camacho joined the cast.[8][9] Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu and Elliot Knight joined the cast in July 2024.[10]
Filming was set to start in Los Angeles in September 2024 and in December 2024, photos from the set appeared in the media.[11][12] In March 2025, members of the cast announced on social media that production had wrapped.[13]
Release
[edit]Countdown is scheduled to premiere on June 25, 2025, with the first three episodes available immediately and the rest debuting on a weekly basis until September 3, 2025.[14]
Countdown is expected to air on syndication in 2026, 18 months after its original streaming run.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ Aminosharei, Nojan (April 29, 2025). "Jensen Ackles Leaves His Soldier Boy Costume Behind (For Now) in New Series 'Countdown'". Men's Health. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Rowan, Iona (June 9, 2024). "Supernatural's Jensen Ackles lines up new Prime Video series". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ D'Agosta, Cassandra (May 30, 2025). "Everything We Know About Jensen Ackles' Countdown". CBR. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ "Countdown (2025) - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Shows A-Z – Countdown on Amazon". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 6, 2024). "Jensen Ackles To Headline 'Countdown' Drama Series Ordered By Amazon From Derek Haas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 6, 2024). "Jensen Ackles to Star in Amazon Thriller Series 'Countdown' From Derek Haas". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 10, 2024). "Eric Dane Joins 'Countdown' Amazon Series As 'Euphoria' Remains On Hold". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 7, 2024). "Jensen Ackles Amazon Series 'Countdown' Casts Jessica Camacho". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick (July 12, 2024). "Amazon's 'Countdown' Adds Trio of Regulars (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Gearan, Hanmah (August 8, 2024). "Jensen Ackles' New Prime Video Crime Series Countdown Gets Major Filming Update". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James (December 2, 2024). "Countdown on Prime Video starring Jensen Ackles: Release date speculation". Radio Times. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (March 18, 2025). "'Countdown' to Jensen Ackles' New Prime Video Series With New BTS Images as Filming Wraps". Collider. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 29, 2025). "Jensen Ackles' Countdown Action Drama Sets Amazon Release Date — View First Photos". TVLine. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Fuente, Anna Marie de la (May 22, 2025). "'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and 'Citadel' Hit Syndication for the First Time (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2025.