Honestly, I think the Countdown series is blowing up even though critics aren't into it because regular people just want something fun and familiar. I got hooked after the first episode, mostly because I love those shows where a misfit team comes together to solve mysteries. The chemistry between Mark and Amber is what keeps me watching—it's not just about the cases, it's about all their personal drama, which I totally relate to. And Jensen Ackles is just so good as Mark, he makes you care about the character even if the plot's a little far-fetched sometimes.

I've noticed that shows critics hate can actually be the ones I binge the most—like, sometimes you just want to watch cool characters doing exciting stuff, not "deep art" or whatever the critics are looking for. Plus, Countdown has so much buzz online, and it's fun seeing all the memes and theories people come up with. I guess critics miss how much people enjoy a show you can laugh at and get obsessed with, even if it's not perfect. So yeah, it's super popular just because it's entertaining and feels kind of like hanging out with friends every week.

If you haven't checked it out, give it a try. Don't always trust the critics—they're not always right about what's actually fun.