Amazon seems to have a newReacherreplacement, which is already dominating the streaming charts just one week after its premiere. While the show has yet to matchReacher’s critical and commercial success, it seems to have immense potential after its impressive early performance.
Soon afterReacherlanded on Prime Video on July 27, 2025, it became a massive global hit, paving the way for several follow-up installments. With each new season, the show only grew from strength to strength and rose in the ranks to find a place among the streamer’s most valuable IPs.
Reacher’s performance even prompted Prime Video to expand its lore with a spin-off series focusing onMaria Sten’s Neagley. Three years after its premiere on Amazon,Reacherreigns supreme as one of the most successful shows on the streaming platform. However, it looks like it might soon have a worthy rival.
Countdown Is Performing Well On Prime Video
Despite Its Underwhelming Critical Ratings, Countdown Is Driving Big Numbers
In terms of critical acclaim,Countdownis far from being in the same league asReacher, given how it has an underwhelming Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of 31%. When it comes to streaming rankings, though,the show is looming between the #1 and #2 spots, even givingWe Were Liarsa run for its money(viaFlixPatrol).
Created and written by Derek Haas,Countdowncenters on LAPD Detective Mark Meachum, who assembles a team of undercover agents from diverse law enforcement agencies to track a Department of Homeland Security officer’s killer.Like a typical crime thriller, the show gradually unfolds the tapestry surrounding the larger conspiracy at play.
Only four episodes of the series have come out as of July 10, 2025, and, yet, it is already showing immense potential to become Prime Video’s next big hit in the action crime genre.One of its biggest appeals is its ensemble cast, which includes Jensen Ackles, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and Eric Dane.
WhileCountdownis second in Amazon Prime Video’s overall ranking charts for Jun 04, 2025, only falling behindWe Are Liars,it is at the #1 position in the “Top 10 TV Shows” rankings. Here’s the full TV show chart:
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Our Take On Countdown’s Streaming Success
This Could Be The Beginning Of Another Action Crime Franchise
While only time will tell what the future holds forCountdown, it seems to be on the right track towards getting renewed for another season. Its critical scores may not be too impressive, butits audience rating of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes proves most viewers are receiving it quite well.
If it manages to maintain its place among Prime Video’s top-performing shows for a while, it will have a good chance of returning.The streamer is starting to become somewhat of a powerhouse in the action crime genre with several “dad shows” likeReacher,Cross, andJack Ryanunder its belt.
WithCountdown, too, Amazon seems to have struck gold again and further cemented its grip on the TV genre. It may not turn out to be as big asReacher, but it has the makings of a hit with its early streaming numbers.
Countdown
Countdown, released in 2025, follows LAPD detective Mark Meachum as he joins a secret task force composed of undercover agents from various law enforcement branches. Following the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer, they uncover a deep conspiracy, igniting a time-sensitive mission to protect millions.
