Episode
Countdown: A Needle or a Bullet
Overview
The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.
Details
- Series
- Countdown
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2025-07-16
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
A Needle or a Bullet is Episode 6 in Season 1 of Countdown. It aired on 2025-07-16. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 5: Blurred Edges
The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is… and how far he's willing to go.
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