Counterstrike (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Series · ★ 7

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Released in 1990, Counterstrike is an action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s about. Counterstrike is a Canadian/French crime-fighting/espionage television series. It premiered on November 2, 1991 on CTV in Canada and on November 20, 1991 on TF1 in France. It also aired in the United States on cable channel USA Network, premiering on July 1, 1990. The series ran for three seasons, airing 66 hour-long episodes in total. Counterstrike has since aired in reruns in Canada on Showcase and TVtropolis.

Who’s in it. Counterstrike stars Simon MacCorkindale as Peter Sinclair, Christopher Plummer as Alexander Addington, Patricia Cartier as Helene Previn and Tom Kneebone as Bennett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Counterstrike has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counterstrike page.

If you liked it. Fans of Counterstrike tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Counterstrike (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Counterstrike change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Counterstrike worth watching?
Counterstrike holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Counterstrike?
Counterstrike stars Simon MacCorkindale, Christopher Plummer, Patricia Cartier, Tom Kneebone and Andre Mayers.
When was Counterstrike released?
Counterstrike was released in 1990.