Cure Your Insomnia with Prime Video's "Countdown" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
Briefly

Netflix's 'House of Cards' set a high standard for streaming drama, suggesting these platforms could rival traditional cable. However, Prime Video's latest offering, 'Countdown', created by Derek Haas, has been criticized for its lack of engaging content. Despite being helmed by an experienced writer known for successful franchises, 'Countdown' struggles with generic storytelling and one-dimensional characters, reflecting a downturn in the creative output of streaming services. Viewers have noted that this series does little to innovate the crime genre, leaving a feeling of disappointment in the overall landscape of on-demand television.
In creating 'Countdown', Derek Haas presents a narrative so dull that it lacks character development, engaging dialogue, and any semblance of story intrigue.
The series, revisiting police procedural tropes, ultimately proves to be a missed opportunity, failing to bring anything fresh to the well-trodden genre.
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