Overview

• The first three episodes of Countdown dropped on June 25 with the remaining ten episodes set to release weekly until September 3, 2025.
• The 13-episode crime drama follows LAPD detective Mark Meachum, played by Jensen Ackles, as he joins a secret multi-agency task force investigating the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer.
• Eric Dane stars as FBI Agent Nathan Blythe leading the team, joined by Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu and Elliot Knight in key roles.
• Critical response ranges from praise for the show’s production values and action sequences to criticism of its pacing, character development and complex storyline.
• Created by Derek Haas, known for his work on the One Chicago universe, Countdown blends procedural thrills with serialized arcs to explore law enforcement and conspiracy in Los Angeles.