The Countdown Season 2 release date has become a big talking point following the release of Season 1. The action crime-thriller series premiered on June 25, 2025, and ran for 13 episodes until September 3, 2025. It was developed by Derek Haas, who previously worked on shows like FBI: International and the Chicago franchise. The story follows Mark Meachum, an LAPD detective, who is recruited into a task force. Meachum and the task force are assigned to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. During their investigation, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens the lives of millions.
So, what is the release date estimate of Countdown Season 2? Here’s what we know.
What is the Countdown Season 2 release date estimate?
Countdown Season 2’s release date estimate is the second half of 2026 or 2027, if it gets renewed. This is based on the time taken to develop shows after renewal and greenlighting.
As of this writing, Countdown hasn’t been officially renewed for a second season. Amazon Prime Video is likely or have only started analyzing the viewership and ratings of the first season, to determine whether a Season 2 should be ordered. Thus, news of Season 2 will only come out once the streamer has made a decision on the future of the show.
As such, if Season 2’s renewal happens in a few months or at the start of next year, then production would take place during a good portion of 2026. This makes the aforementioned second half of 2026 and 2027 release timeframes for Countdown Season 2 all the more likely.
Countdown Season 2 news and updates
In a recent interview with Bleeding Cool, Countdown’s showrunner Haas revealed that he had “nothing new to share” about Season 2. However, he expressed his hope for some “great news,” but acknowledged that he didn’t know “when the timing will be.”
If Season 2 is confirmed, it will continue the story of Mark and his allies as they take on new cases.
The Countdown Season 2 expected cast could include Jensen Ackles, Jessica Camacho, Eric Dane, and Violett Beane, among others.
