Countdown (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2025, Countdown is a crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum 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.
Who’s in it. Countdown stars Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum, Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras, Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe and Violett Beane as Evan Shepherd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Countdown has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Countdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Countdown tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Countdown (2025)?
- In US, Countdown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Countdown worth watching?
- Countdown holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Countdown?
- Countdown stars Jensen Ackles, Jessica Camacho, Eric Dane, Violett Beane and Uli Latukefu.
- When was Countdown released?
- Countdown was released in 2025.