Jensen Ackles Stars as LAPD Detective in Prime Video's Countdown Premiering June 25

Jensen Ackles, known for his long-running role as Dean Winchester on Supernatural, is starring in Prime Video's upcoming crime drama Countdown as LAPD detective Mark Meachum. Ackles has indicated that fans of Dean Winchester will find Meachum's character familiar, describing him as a 'rogue L.A. detective' and risk-taker with a personality that echoes his beloved Supernatural character, though set in very different circumstances. Countdown follows a task force composed of law enforcement agents from various agencies investigating the murder of a Homeland Security officer and the resulting conspiracy. The series, executive produced by Derek Haas of Chicago Fire fame, promises action-packed sequences, with Ackles noting the physicality of his role compared to his past work. While Countdown's premise is distinct from Supernatural’s supernatural themes, Ackles and the show's creators emphasize the ensemble dynamic and the blend of diverse law enforcement expertise as central to the story. The series is set to premiere on Prime Video on June 25.