Known for his portrayal of Dean Winchester in the fantasy seriesSupernaturalas well as his foray into the world of superheroes,Jensen Acklesis a reliable actor with plenty of pedigree, worth leading the line of a big new project. That is exactly what Prime Video has done, making Ackles the leading man of their latest thriller series,Countdown.
However, after early reviews forCountdownproved less than impressive, with the show earning a poor 33% critics' score on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoesat the time of writing, some may have been worried whether the show would hit the heights higher-ups would’ve expected. Well, fear not, asCountdownhas officially bounced straight into theofficial top 10 most-streamed titles on Prime Video in the US, as of June 08, 2025, as well as earning amuch-improved Rotten Tomatoes audience score. Shooting straight in at #2,Countdownhas just missed out on the top spot thanks to theEmily Alyn Lind-ledWe Were Liars, an adaptation ofE. Lockhart’s 2014 YAnovel, which has proved even more popular with US audiences so far.
Written and created byDerek Haas, best known for his work on theOne Chicagofranchise,Countdownboasts an impressive ensemble cast. Alongside Ackles, Countdown features the likes ofEric Dane(Euphoria),Jessica Camacho(Bosch: Legacy),Violett Beane(The Flash), and more, and was shot between September and December 2024 in Los Angeles. So far,three episodes ofCountdownhave been released, with the next episode, “Bite ‘Em Down,” scheduled to hit Prime on July 2.
What Else Is Currently in Prime’s Top 10?
Countdownis one of many high-profile titles currently proving popular on Prime Video. At #10 in the overall list, theAlan Ritchson-ledReacherheads towards 300 days in the top 10.Blue Ridgeis at #9, with theBen Affleck-ledThe Accountantat #8, and the YA seriesThe Summer I Turned Prettyat #7 ahead of its third and final season. The effortlessly funnyDeep CoverstarringOrlando Bloom,Bryce Dallas Howard,andNick Mohammedis at #6, withThe Accountant 2kicking off the top 5.The Chosenis at #4, withThe Better SisterstarringJessica BielandElizabeth Banksat #3. Of course,Countdownis at #2, with the aforementionedWe Were Liarsat the top spot.
Countdownis now streaming onPrime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
