Countdown is a 2025 action-crime television series starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum. After a Department of Homeland Security officer is murdered in broad daylight, Meachum joins a secret, multi-agency task force investigating a threat to the city. Current listings place the series on Prime Video, though streaming availability can vary by region and date.
What is Countdown about?
The story begins with the public murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to work with undercover agents from other law-enforcement branches on a secret task force. As they investigate, the case points to a more serious plot and a race to protect the city. This premise is described in the Apple TV catalog, Rotten Tomatoes listing and Prime Video catalog.
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The setup combines a murder investigation with a team drawn from multiple agencies. Meachum is the LAPD detective at its center; the broader threat gives the case stakes beyond identifying the killer.
Who is in the cast?
Jensen Ackles leads as Mark Meachum. The principal cast listed by Apple TV also includes Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe and Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras.
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Apple TV credits Derek Haas as a writer and producer; Rotten Tomatoes identifies Haas as the series creator. Tony Morales is credited for the music in Apple TV’s listing.
When did Countdown come out?
Rotten Tomatoes lists June 25, 2025 as the release date. Apple TV identifies the series as a 2025 release and lists Amazon Studios as its studio. The date here follows the Rotten Tomatoes title page; catalog dates and availability may differ across territories.
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Where can you watch Countdown?
Rotten Tomatoes and Prime Video list the series in connection with Prime Video. Check the service in your country for current availability, since streaming catalogs can change by location and over time. The Prime Video catalog provides the title description and season listing.
What is the age rating?
Ratings are not displayed identically across listings. Apple TV labels the series TV-MA and also displays a 15+ age label; Rotten Tomatoes reports TV-MA. These are platform-specific catalog labels, not a single universal rating, so check the classification shown for your region before viewing.
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Derek Haas is credited as a writer and producer by Apple TV and named as creator by Rotten Tomatoes. Apple TV lists Tony Morales for music and Amazon Studios as the studio.
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- Spanish (Published), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
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