Network: Starz.
Episodes: 20 (hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: December 10, 2017 — February 17, 2019.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd, Ulrich Thomsen, Nazanin Boniadi, Nicholas Pinnock, Sara Serraiocco, Mido Hamada, Jamie Bamber, Kenneth Choi, and Bernhard Forcher.
TV show description:
A sci-fi espionage drama from creator Justin Marks, the Counterpart TV series delves into an enigmatic reality which everyday living conceals. The story centers on low-level bureaucrat, Howard Silk (Simmons), who toils away in relative obscurity at a United Nations spy outfit based in Berlin, Germany.
After uncovering evidence that his agency is protecting a secret about traveling to a parallel dimension, Howard’s whole life changes. He soon plunges headlong into a strange world fraught with peril and treachery.
In that other dimension, the only person Howard dares trust is his own counterpart. Meanwhile, Howard’s wife, Emily Burton Silk (Williams), has secrets of her own that may well connect to everything. Likewise, the mysterious Clare (Boniadi), may prove key to what is truly going on.
Howard’s isn’t the only one dragged into the intrigue. His director, Peter Quayle (Lloyd), also gets caught up and finds his double life is wreaking havoc with his meticulously plotted career.
Overseeing Counterintelligence at Howard’s agency is Aldrich (Thomsen). This seasoned operative is one part philosopher and one part spy.
Ian Shaw (Pinnock) has the unenviable responsibility of keeping the peace between the two dimensions. Finally, there’s Baldwin (Serraiocco). Her life, as well as her work as an assassin, takes on a whole new significance, once she comes into contact with the other side.
Counterpart wonders, “What if our lives could have been different?” From that angle, the thriller examines the concepts of identity, fate, and opportunity lost.
Series Finale:
Episode #20 — “Better Angels”
Mira’s looming threat forges some unlikely alliances.
First aired: February 17, 2019.
What do you think? Do you like the Counterpart TV series? Should this Starz TV show have been cancelled or renewed for season three?
Do a season 3 and on for counterpart!!
Great show. Very disappointed in cancellation.
So incredibly disappointed! This is a wonderfully thought provoking and well acted drama. One of the few good offerings from Starz
Excellent series – JKS was incredible and I hope another network picks it up. Little motivation to stay with Starz now.
I am beyond disappointed at Starz decision to cancel the brilliant, compelling Counterpart series. Heartbroken really. Whatever the reasons, I think the network is discarding an absolute gem. Great storyline, concept, screenwriting, producing, and acting. J.K. Simmons and Olivia Williams lead a cast of magnificent actors. This, like American Gods, has been MUST SEE TV, since its inception. Why, Starz, why?? Thank you Justin Marks and Co….I will hope that you find a new home on a network that fully appreciates your tapestry.
I cannot believe that STARZ cancelled Counterpart. It was one of the best shows on TV. I keep the STARZ channel because of Counterpart. Is there any way to convince Starz to keep Counterpart?
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This show was a great platform to show the real talent of an actor like JK Simmons. Of course I’m in love with Olivia Williams. I cannot believe that Starzz cancelled this show. When will we be able to purchase the DVD’s?
Starz did a horrible job trying to generate decent ratings for this show. Running the new episode on Sunday for 8-12 house in a row on various Starz channels was stupid. They wrapped up a good chunk of it, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions. Nobody is picking it up, which is a shame. I am very unhappy with Starz about this.
Great show! Cannot believe they are cancelling it. Very disappointed in Starz.
Please renew this great series. It may need more advertising, but the writing and acting are superb
It seemed a long wait between season one and season two, but worth the wait. When I noticed the last episode was called Series Finale, I was immediately disappointed by thought this would be the last, but in high anticipation watching this last segment of a most wonderful series. To think it has all concluded is hard to believe, especially after watching this. Berlin has always been the perfect local for a spy series. The ending, however left me (and I believe most) with vast unanswered questions as the last death in the park, and will the tunnel be again… Read more »
Counterpart should have been renewed . Is Starz crazy! Best tv show I’ve seen in years and I’m 70 years old . It would have made a great feature film !
renew for season 3 Howard silk went back to live Emily . Howard prime wants a life away from assaination. realizes howard silk is better for live Emily and his daughter. then the always the question of pope , and the race to save dead Emily world from flu.
Wish it was renewed
Once again “intelligence ” loses.
Will be replaced by some moronic crap.