Jensen Ackles, known for his roles in Supernatural and The Boys, is back to lead a new crime drama, the Prime Video series, Countdown.

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The series, which also stars Jessica Camacho, Eric Dane, Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu and Elliot Knight, follows Ackles's character, an LAPD detective called Mark Meachum.

He is recruited to a secret task force following the murder of an officer with the Department of Homeland Security, with it being filled by undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement.

However, as they hunt the killer they soon uncover a far more sinister plot than they could have imagined, which starts a race against time to a city.

The first three episodes are now available to stream on Prime Video, but what is the release schedule for the rest of the season, and when will episode 4 be released?

Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Countdown.

When will Countdown episode 4 be released on Prime Video?

Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras and Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum in Countdown
Jessica Camacho as Amber Oliveras and Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum in Countdown ELIZABETH MORRIS © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

The first three episodes of Countdown were released at once on Wednesday 25th June.

The remaining episodes will now arrive weekly on Wednesdays, meaning that episode 4 will be released on Wednesday 2nd July.

How many episodes are there of Countdown?

There will be a total of 13 episodes in the first season of Countdown.

The series has been created by Derek Haas, who is one of the creators of the One Chicago franchise.

Countdown release schedule

Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum and Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe in Countdown
Jensen Ackles as Mark Meachum and Eric Dane as Nathan Blythe in Countdown. ELIZABETH MORRIS © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Now that the first three episodes of Countdown has been released, the remaining 10 instalments will be released weekly on Wednesdays. This means the season will run from 25th June through to 3rd September.

You can find the full release schedule for Countdown right here:

  • Episode 1 – Wednesday 25th June (out now)
  • Episode 2 – Wednesday 25th June (out now)
  • Episode 3 – Wednesday 25th June (out now)
  • Episode 4 – Wednesday 2nd July
  • Episode 5 – Wednesday 9th July
  • Episode 6 – Wednesday 16th July
  • Episode 7 – Wednesday 23rd July
  • Episode 8 – Wednesday 30th July
  • Episode 9 – Wednesday 6th August
  • Episode 10 – Wednesday 13th August
  • Episode 11 – Wednesday 20th August
  • Episode 12 – Wednesday 27th August
  • Episode 13 – Wednesday 3rd September

Countdown trailer

You can watch the trailer for Countdown right here now.

Countdown will stream on Prime Videoyou can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.

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Authors

James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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