Countdown to Action Begins!

The suspense is officially on with the thrilling premiere of "Countdown" on Prime Video! This new adrenaline-pumping series, brought to life by #OneChicago veteran Derek Haas, kicked off with a gripping three-episode launch that you won't want to miss.

Double Countdown: A Race Against Time!

As fans dive into the premiere, they are quickly introduced to Task Force Hurricane, a formidable team assembled to confront a dire threat: a man named Volchek, who has smuggled a significant amount of fissile material into Los Angeles for an undisclosed, sinister purpose.

Led by the crafty SAC Nathan Blythe (played by Euphoria's Eric Dane), the team features LAPD detective Mark Meachum (Supernatural's Jensen Ackles), the fearless DEA agent Amber Oliveras (Jessica Camacho), DHS intelligence officer Damon Drew (Jonathan Togo), LAPD gangs unit officer Lucas Finau (Uli Latukefu), and FBI agents Evan Shepherd (Violett Beane) and Keyonte Bell (Elliot Knight). The stakes couldn't be higher!

Personal Time Bombs: Heroic Struggles Under Pressure!

Yet the real pulse-pounding tension lies not just in external threats—two team members are racing against time in their own dramatic narratives. Detective Meachum faces a terrifying diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain tumor that threatens to cut his time short, but he's determined to find Volchek first.

Meanwhile, Amber Oliveras grapples with her own demons. A drug addiction from a past undercover assignment surfaces, raising the stakes as her struggle intensifies with alarming consequences.

More Than Just A Countdown!

Showrunner Derek Haas reveals, "What we discussed with Amazon is that this countdown isn't simply a massive external threat; it also reflects the internal ticking clocks of our characters. Audiences will discover that the countdown encompasses far more than they initially believed." The tension escalates, promising a rollercoaster of emotions.

Will Meachum Survive the Season?

With the ever-present worry regarding Meachum's fate, fans may find themselves uneasy about his chances of survival through Season 1. When asked what reassurance he could offer, Haas replied, "I want viewers to feel that tension because the danger is authentic. I don't want audiences to get too comfortable. You should feel on the edge of your seat, especially as danger looms large later in the series."

With surprises around every corner, "Countdown" promises a heart-stopping journey you won't want to miss!