“Countdown” is an all-new action-thriller set to premiere on Prime Video on June 25. It follows a covert task force that is brought together from various law enforcement agencies to to investigate the death of a Department of Homeland Security Officer’s murder. The series was created by showrunner and executive producer Derek Haas.

A CHAT WITH JENSEN ACKLES AND ERIC DANE

With the release of “Countdown” on Prime Video, I spoke with two of the stars, Eric Dane and Jensen Ackles. Dane plays Nathan Blythe, the head of the team. While Ackles plays Mark Meachum, an LAPD detective recruited to the team.

In our conversation we chat about the depth of characters. How the series allows their characters the opportunity to breath and move away from their stereotypical roles allowing growth. We also chat about the visceral action in the series. As well as how they were able to dive into their weathered roles. Its a great interview that you can check out below!

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ABOUT “COUNTDOWN”

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.