Countdown 2025
“Every second counts.”
What is Countdown?
Countdown is an American crime drama television series created and written by Derek Haas. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 25, 2025.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Jun 25, 2025
- Last aired
- Sep 3, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Prime Video
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Countdown is an American crime drama television series created and written by Derek Haas. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 25, 2025. It stars Jensen Ackles, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and Eric Dane. The series follows LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited to a secret task force after the public murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. Alongside undercover agents from various law enforcement branches, Meachum investigates the killing, which leads to the discovery of a larger, more dangerous conspiracy. The show was canceled in October 2025 after one season.
Should you watch it?
“A detective joins a secret task force to investigate a high-profile murder and a citywide threat.”
- high-stakes mystery
- collaborative law enforcement ensemble
- intense subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced police procedurals involving secret task forces and citywide conspiracies.
The series features themes of murder and criminal investigation suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Teeth in the Bone Jun 25, 2025
- E2 Dead Lots of Times Jun 25, 2025
- E3 Happy Birthday Final Jun 25, 2025
- E4 Bite 'Em Down Jul 2, 2025
- E5 Blurred Edges Jul 9, 2025
- E6 A Needle or a Bullet Jul 16, 2025
- E7 Nothing Else Helps Jul 23, 2025
- E8 The Nail in the Chair Jul 30, 2025
- E9 10-33 Aug 6, 2025
- E10 The Muzzle Pile Aug 13, 2025
- E11 Run Aug 20, 2025
- E12 This Is His Signature Aug 27, 2025
- E13 Your People Are in Danger Sep 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
The show follows an LAPD detective recruited to a secret task force after a Department of Homeland Security officer is murdered.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is LAPD detective Mark Meachum.
What is the goal of the task force?
They are tasked with investigating a murder and uncovering a sinister plot to save the city.
Who is on the task force?
The team consists of the LAPD detective and undercover agents from various branches of law enforcement.
Is there a time constraint in the plot?
Yes, the investigation evolves into a race against time to protect the city's population.