Episode 1
Countdown Timer
45m
Thành, a struggling actor, finally aces the audition for his dream role. At the same time, a close friend offers to introduce his girlfriend into a prestigious dance company
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TV series
Countdown
20261 season
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.
Availability
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Countdown premiered January 29, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
45m
Thành’s prospect of starring in his first lead role is in jeopardy, and his close friend Chiến makes a lucrative investment offer.
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Special Powers
45m6.0 / 10
Having lost all his fortune, love and at risk of getting prosecuted after a traffic collision, Thành contemplates suicide.
Where to watch CountdownEpisode information updated Sep 22, 2026
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More about Countdown
Cast
Thanh SơnThành
Hoàng HàLinh Chi (Bống)Linh HuệMrs. Hoà
Bình AnChiến
Lan PhươngThơ
Yến MyMinh Anh
Quách Thu PhươngMrs. Tuyết
Bảo HânMiLanCredits
- Created by
- Bùi Tiến Huy
- Written by
- Nguyễn Nhiệm, Thùy Dương, Lương Ly, Đỗ Lê, Thuỷ Vũ
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- Vietnamese
- Original title
- Đồng hồ đếm ngược
Networks & production
VTV3Vietnam
Đài Truyền hình Việt NamVietnam
VFCVietnam