Prime Videois building a reputation for action thrillers. Some of the streamers' most popular titles follow a hero and a team around them as they fight various injustices. One of the most prominent examples isReacher, which remains constantly viewed. At the time of writing,Reacherhas remained in the Top 10 most viewed showson Prime Video for 1,187 days. Given its continued popularity, it’s no surprise that Prime Video would want to produce more shows for that audience.Reacherseason 4is currently in production.
The streamer is also home to other popular action-oriented shows.Crossfelt like a direct response toReacherwith a similar tone. Prime Video was so confident in the show,Crossseason 2was renewed before the season 1 premiere. One of the other action-oriented shows that helped define Prime Video isThe Boys, which also shares a lot of the same audience asReacher.Now, one star fromThe Boyshas a new show out that immediately became a hit on streaming.
Countdown Is A Hit On Prime Video
Jensen Ackles Leads The New Series
Jensen Ackles' new seriesCountdownhas become an immediate hit on Prime Video. The series follows Ackles' Mark Meachum, an LAPD detective who is recruited to join a covert task force. While Meachum’s team is sent on a mission to find a murderer, things escalate as they have to stop a “Chernobyl-level event.” Thecast ofCountdownincludes Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras, Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe, Violett Beane as Evan Shepherd, Uli Latukefu as Lucas Finau, and Elliot Knight as Keyonte Bell.
According toFlixPatrol,Countdownhas quickly risen up the Top 10 TV chart for Prime Video one day after its release. It currently sits a the no. 2 slot. The only series currently above it isWe Were Liars. The rest of the Top 10 include The Better Sister, The Chosen, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Blue Ridge, Reacher, Panchayat, Clarkson’s Farm, andCondor.
Our Take On Countdown’s Immediate Popularity
Ackles Has A Devoted Fan-Base
Ackles has a long history as a television starand has remained popular over the past two decades. His most prominent role came as Dean Winchester inSupernatural,where he starred for fifteen seasons. Following the success of that series, he has maintained a constant presence on TV. Given his pedigree, it’s not a surprise thatCountdownclimbed the streaming charts. Becoming a quick hit, it seems likely that Prime Video will renew the series for a second installment.
Countdownhas a 67% audience score onRotten Tomatoesand a 7/10 rating onIMDb.
Countdown
Cast
Countdown, released in 2025, follows LAPD detective Mark Meachum as he joins a secret task force composed of undercover agents from various law enforcement branches. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer, they uncover a deep conspiracy, igniting a time-sensitive mission to protect millions.
