The new series is still creating quite a stir on the streaming platforms, having premiered with a triple episode launch on June 25th. It’s been consistently holding top spots on the charts ever since.
As a movie enthusiast, I was eagerly waiting for the fourth episode of Countdown on July 2nd. And let me tell you, it didn’t disappoint! The episode managed to draw me back to the platform after its premiere. In the following days, it battled to maintain its leading positions in the charts, but it came back stronger than ever. Now, It’s a testament to the show’s quality and the anticipation among viewers.
The show “We Were Liars” is based on the 2014 novel of the same name by E. Lockhart and airs on Prime Video. It tells the story of the Sinclairs, a wealthy family whose lives are altered forever due to a mysterious accident. Since its premiere on June 18, it has been the top show on Prime Video. However, its position at the top is being challenged by “Countdown”.
In summary, the series “Countdown” is leading the ratings in seven different nations. This gripping crime drama hails from the creative mind of Derek Haas, who is well-known for his work within the popular “Chicago” franchise. The story centers around Jared Padalecki as Mark Meachum, a skilled LAPD detective specializing in robbery and homicide. He’s drafted to join an elite, undercover task force comprised of agents from various enforcement agencies. This assignment eventually uncovers a troubling conspiracy.
The cast of “Countdown” features Jessica Camacho portraying DEA Special Agent Amber Oliveras, Violett Beane playing DEA Special Agent Evan Shepherd, Elliot Knight as FBI Special Agent Keyonte Bell, Eric Dane enacting FBI Special Agent Nathan Blythe, and Uli Latukefu in the role of LAPD Detective Lucas Finau.
The show features Jonathan Togo as Senior Special Agent Damon Drew and Merrick McCartha as District Attorney Grayson Valwell in recurring roles. Countdown has the potential to make a lasting impression, as it’s been given an extended season of 13 episodes, each penned by Haas.
Countdown Wasn’t A Hit With Critics
Although it enjoys widespread viewership, the show “Countdown” fails to impress critics. It currently holds an unfortunate 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes, often being criticized for relying on common police procedural tropes without introducing anything original. In contrast, “We Were Liars” has generally positive reviews and boasts a remarkable “fresh” 64% critical rating.
Contrarily, it appears that viewers have a significantly different opinion, as Countdown boasts an impressive 71% on the Popcornmeter, nearly double the critics’ rating. Similarly, We Were Liars reflects its peers’ success with a 72% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s important to mention that these scores may change as more episodes become available.
Countdown is currently streaming on Prime Video, with brand new episodes airing every Wednesday.
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