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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video just dropped an exhilarating trailer for its new crime thriller show — and it looks like an explosive summer watch
Prime Video has just released the trailer for "Countdown", the Amazon streaming service's newest crime drama — and it looks perfect for anyone looking for a dose of adrenaline-pumping action that'll liven up our summer. Created by Derek Haas (exec producer for "One Chicago" and the "FBI" franchises), "Countdown" was billed as an "action-packed" series when we got our first look at the show. Judging by this trailer, it looks like Prime Video wasn't kidding, either. Check it out below: The stakes for this new mission are certainly very high. Early on, Eric Dane's Nathan Blythe briefs the team that a foreign party is planning "a Chernobyl-level event here in Los Angeles," and later you'll hear a voice say, "one mistake and we're dead." Aside from a few joke lines, the trailer very much sells those stakes, too; this trailer's practically all-out action from the jump. There are snippets of buildings being cleared, hand-to-hand brawls, shootouts, and chases, and it all culminates in Ackles flipping a thumbs-up before leaping, mid-pursuit, from a caravan being towed by a speeding truck. In other words, if you like your streaming shows with a bit of high-octane fun involved, "Countdown" looks like it belongs on your watchlist. You don't have to wait too long to stream it, either: Prime Video is giving the series a three-episode premiere on Wednesday, June 25. It also sounds like "Countdown" will run a little longer than your average streaming show, too; new episodes will premiere on a weekly basis, and Prime's confirmed the series' "exhilarating" season finale will drop on Wednesday, September 3. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Along with the above trailer, Prime Video has released a "Countdown" synopsis, which gives us a pretty clear picture of what to expect from the new show. It reads: "When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum, portrayed by Ackles, is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions." In addition to Ackles, "Countdown" also stars Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, and Uli Latukefu. Looking for something new to stream while you wait for "Countdown" to arrive? Check out our guide to the best Prime Video shows you can stream right now for tons more streaming recommendations.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Jensen Ackles uncovers a terrorist conspiracy in 'Countdown'
May 28 (UPI) -- Prime Video released a trailer for upcoming series Countdown, starring Supernatural alum Jensen Ackles as a cop recruited into a secret task force to investigate a murder. The trailer, released Wednesday, stars Ackles as Los Angeles police detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a task force involving agents from all branches of law enforcement to probe the mysterious murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. "But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions," the official synopsis reads. The series also stars Eric Dane (Grey's Anatomy), Jessica Camacho (The Flash), Violett Beane (Death and Other Details), Elliot Knight (The Boys) and Uli Latukefu (Young Rock). Countdown is created, executive produced and showrun by Derek Haas (One Chicago, FBI). The first three episodes of the series will debut June 23 on Prime Video, with the rest of the episodes premiering on subsequent Wednesdays.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jensen Ackles Is an Undercover Agent in Countdown Trailer
Amazon MGM Studios has finally shared the official trailer for its newest crime drama led by Supernatural and The Boys star Jensen Ackles. The series is scheduled to make its debut on Wednesday, June 25, with a three-episode premiere. New episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the exhilarating season finale on Wednesday, September 3. 'When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum, is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate,' reads the film's official synopsis. 'But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.' Check out the Countdown trailer below (watch more trailers): The video introduces Ackles' lead character, who becomes an undercover agent for next-level missions concerning threats that may harm the general public. It highlights some of the show's action-packed and thrilling sequences. Countdown is created by showrunner Derek Haas (One Chicago, FBI). Joining Ackles are Eric Dane (Grey's Anatomy, Euphoria), and Jessica Camacho (The Flash, Watchmen). The series also stars Violett Beane (Death and Other Details), Elliot Knight (The Boys), and Uli Latukefu (Young Rock). Executive producers are Haas, Marc Bienstock, and Jonathan Brown. It is a production by Amazon MGM Studios. Ackles is best known for his role as Dean Winchester in horror drama Supernatural, which lasted for fifteen seasons from 2005-2020. Aside from Countdown, he's also set to reprise his The Boys role as Soldier Boy in the upcoming Vought Rising show. The post Jensen Ackles Is an Undercover Agent in Countdown Trailer appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jensen Ackles goes full action star in first 'Countdown' trailer
"If I'm going out, I'm going out saving something." Mark Meachum is sounding a lot like Dean Winchester right now. In the first trailer for Countdown, Prime Video's new series from One Chicago's Derek Haas, Jensen Ackles' Mark Meachum is seen joining a task force put together by Eric Dane's Nathan Blythe. "You are the best or I would not have selected you," Blythe tells his team, which also includes Luke Finau (Uli Latukefu), Evan Shepherd (Violett Beane), Keyonte Bell (Elliot Knight), and Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho). As the team talks about bombs going off in their faces and working to stop a weapon of mass destruction, it's revealed that whatever the task force is doing, they're trying to stop a "Chernobyl-level event" from occurring in Los Angeles. The series' official description reads: "When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum, portrayed by Ackles, is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions." As showrunner Haas previously told Entertainment Weekly, "Putting this disparate group together and then emphasizing different strengths is what makes the show. And watching as they come together as a team. I think that's what the viewers are going to find really interesting."Ackles, best known for playing Dean Winchester across 15 seasons of Supernatural, is no stranger to action, though even Dean would be impressed with some of the shots of him walking away from exploding vehicles or ... standing on top of moving ones. As Ackles told EW, "I actually just did some ADR the other day for an action sequence. I was watching it and I was like, 'Oh, I'm getting my Tom Cruise on here. This is some full-on action stuff.'" Watch all of the action unfold in the trailer above. Countdown premieres Wednesday, June 25 on Prime Video with the first three episodes before switching to a weekly rollout. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane Try to Stop Terror Attack in Los Angeles in First ‘Countdown' Trailer
Amazon Prime Video has dropped the first trailer for the thriller series 'Countdown.' In the trailer, LAPD detective Mark Meachum (Ackles) is recruited to be part of an elite team tasked with preventing a large scale terror attack in Los Angeles. More from Variety 'The Wheel of Time' Canceled After Three Seasons at Amazon Prime Video 'The Bondsman' Canceled After One Season at Amazon James Van Der Beek Joins 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series 'Elle' Watch the full trailer below. As previously announced, the series will launch with its first three episodes on June 25. New episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the season finale on Sept. 3. The official logline for the show states: 'When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.' Along with Ackles, the cast also includes Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, and Uli Latukefu. The series is created by showrunner and executive producer Derek Haas and produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Ackles was first announced as the series lead in 2024. Ackles and his wife Daneel's production company, Chaos Machine, is currently under a first-look deal at Amazon MGM studios, while Haas is now under an overall deal at the studio. 'Countdown' was developed as a starring vehicle for Ackles, who collaborated with Amazon with his role as Soldier Boy in the hit series 'The Boys' and the upcoming prequel 'Vought Rising.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
