TV series

Countdown

2026 · 1 season

A somber, thought-provoking drama that blends supernatural elements with deep emotional stakes, exploring mortality and sacrifice.

Overview: After a near-death experience, a man is suddenly gifted with the ability to see the exact day a person will die. Knowing that his mother will soon pass away, he makes a desperate bargain to carry out Death’s deeds in exchange for her life.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Death, family, morality, grief
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
family
morality
grief
fate
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild