In July 2025, Prime Video users became obsessed with Jensen Ackles' crime thriller series "Countdown." But it seems the obsession didn't take hold as widely as Ackles and co. might have hoped, as Amazon cancelled the show just two months later. That decision likely came as somewhat of a shock to both cast, crew, and fans, as from the outside, "Countdown" appeared to be a solid hit. Alas, it seems the show's global viewership might not have met Prime Video's expectations.
Hailing from creator, executive producer, and showrunner Derek Haas ("Chicago Fire"), "Countdown" saw Ackles play LAPD detective and former Army Ranger Mark Meachum, who's recruited to a secret task force where he finds himself working alongside agents from multiple law enforcement agencies. The covert crew is tasked wi