Prime Video Cancels Butterfly and Countdown as 'Butterfly' Surges on Global Chart

The spy thriller jumped to No. 3 on the service’s worldwide rankings days after its one-season cancellation.

Overview

Prime Video confirmed the one-season cancellations as part of a broader slate reevaluation.
Butterfly rose to No. 3 on Prime Video’s global streaming chart within days of the decision.
The series premiered on August 13, 2025, runs six episodes, and remains available to stream.
Butterfly previously peaked at No. 6 on Nielsen’s U.S. Top 10 Streaming Originals and carries an 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Countdown, which debuted in June and stars Jensen Ackles, was also canceled, while Maggie Q’s Ballard was renewed for a second season.