Countdown: Jensen Ackles-led show to premiere on June 25
Prime Video has revealed the premiere date and unveiled first-look images for its high-octane new action series 'Countdown', created by Derek Haas, best known as executive producer of the One Chicago and FBI franchises.Countdown boasts an impressive ensemble led by Jensen Ackles ('The Boys', 'Supernatural'), Eric Dane ('Grey's Anatomy', 'Euphoria'), and Jessica Camacho ('The Flash', 'Watchmen'). The cast also includes Violett Beane (Death and Other Details), Elliot Knight ('The Boys'), and Uli Latukefu ('Young Rock'). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video (@primevideo)advertisementThe series will launch exclusively on Prime Video on Wednesday, June 25, with a thrilling three-episode debut. Subsequent episodes will drop weekly, culminating in the season finale on Wednesday, September 3.
The story begins when an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight. Ackles stars as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is quickly drawn into a covert task force that includes undercover agents from various law enforcement branches.Countdown is created by showrunner and executive producer Derek Haas and produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
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