How to Watch Crime Series ‘Countdown’ Online for Free: Full Streaming Guide

In the newest crime thriller on Prime Video, Countdown, Jensen Ackles plays LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is enlisted in a covert task team with the very specific goal of looking into the death of a Department of Homeland Security official who was assassinated in broad daylight. When Meachum and the group of undercover operatives start looking for the killer, they find a plot that is more worse than anyone could have anticipated.

On Wednesday, June 25, the first three episodes of Countdown season one will be available only on Amazon Prime Video.

At a Glance: How to Watch Countdown Online

Premiere: Wednesday, June 25, at 12 a.m. (first three episodes)
Season one episode count: 13
Stream online: Prime Video

In addition to Jessica Camacho, Eric Dane, Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu, and Elliot Knight, Ackles plays detective Mark Meachum.

How to Watch Countdown Online: Episode Release Schedule and Premiere Date

Countdown’s first three episodes will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video starting at midnight on Wednesday, June 25. The season one finale is scheduled for September 3, 2025, and the remaining episodes will air every Wednesday.

How to Watch Countdown Online for Free

To watch the police thriller, you need a subscription to Amazon Prime or Prime Video. If you’re not a Prime member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial, which allows new users to enjoy the three-part premiere and the following three weeks of episodes at no charge. Once the trial ends, the membership will automatically renew at $14.99 per month or $139 annually, but you can cancel anytime. Alternatively, Amazon’s Prime Video service is available for $8.99 each month.

Additionally, Amazon provides a special discounted rate for subscribers aged 18 to 24 through its Prime for Young Adults plan, which is free for the first six months and then costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year after that.

How to Watch a Countdown on TV

Since Countdown is an original series on Prime Video, the only way to see the drama is to have a subscription to the streaming service owned by Amazon.