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Season 1 – Counterpart

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What might be different if a person could co-exist in an alternate world? Howard Silk, a low-level agent whose career is winding down at a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency, unwittingly learns the answer. Upon discovering his organization is harboring a secret, that of a gateway to a parallel dimension, Howard becomes immersed in a mysterious world of espionage, intrigue, and government conspiracies. There, the only man Howard can trust is Prime, his almost identical counterpart from a divergent reality.
Counterpart — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Tense and gripping, Counterpart is an absorbing thrill-fest led by J.K. Simmons' multi-faceted dual lead performance.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Mar 4, 2022
J.K. Simmons delivers two spellbinding performances in this gripping, retro-contemporary sci-fi spy thriller series. Go to Full Review Kelly Lawler USA Today Nov 10, 2021
J.K. Simmons works wonders in this underrated Starz series about an unassuming office worker who discovers a parallel world in which his doppelganger is a cold, calculating operative in a deadly cold war. Go to Full Review Rob Sheffield Rolling Stone Jun 28, 2018
At first Counterpart might have seemed like just a mere time-travel gimmick, with a great performer showing off in a dual role - but it kept expanding all season, with a deep supporting cast and mind games worthy of Borges. Go to Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET Apr 19, 2023
Counterpart's fascinating world is seen through the eyes of Howard Silk -- played by J.K. Simmons in nice J.K. Simmons mode. Go to Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica Jul 28, 2021
Simmons' performance makes following the series worth it early on... Go to Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times Mar 5, 2020
Simmons and dark sci-fi; it it's your kind of thing - as it is mine - by all means go for it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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DavinteDigital T @RT30869458 May 18, 2026 Boa série sobre mundos paralelos. Infelizmente cancelada na season 2. Boas atuações. Mas é mais uma FRINGE NO FINAL. ***NOTA 3.t de 5 See more MaryAnn M. @MWAMD Sep 28, 2025 I enjoyed it. Interesting See more Per S @RT83737705 Mar 28, 2025 Potentially good idea slowly going nowhere, in two realities - with various quality from episode to episode, in most production elements. Even the main character(s) actor struggles to feel comfortable, and it shows. Highly overrated. See more Tenaeo T @RT60211284 Sep 8, 2024 It’s an average show with some good episodes The writing completely falls off by the of the season See more Andrea F @AndreaFrancolini May 11, 2024 Masterpiece, having cancelled this series is a huge mistake See more Christian T @Tur7on Feb 14, 2024 The great J.K Simmons in another role you'll never forget, 30yrs ago in Berlin a gone wrong science experiment created a 'other side' earth identical in every way, now the 2 competing organisations that keep the secret from the masses have been forced into taking drastic measures by a secretive shadow splinter cell. This is a must see spy thriller, I couldn't believe I'd missed this series when it came out, but believe the reviews in this site. It is that good See more Read all reviews
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J.K. Simmons

Howard Silk

Olivia Williams

Emily Burton Silk

Harry Lloyd

Peter Quayle

Ulrich Thomsen

Aldrich

Nazanin Boniadi

Clare

Nicholas Pinnock

Ian Shaw

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 10, 2017 The Crossing Howard Silk discovers the truth about where he works; the Office of Interchange searches for an assassin. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2018 Birds of a Feather Howard and his counterpart must work together; Baldwin comes face to face with her past; Emily, from the other side, attempts to make sense of her orders. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2018 The Lost Art of Diplomacy Both sides turn to diplomacy to resolve a conflict; Emily obtains a special visa; Howard interrogates a suspect. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 11, 2018 Both Sides Now Both Howards deepen their investigation of the conspiracy; Quayle meets one of Howard's sources; Clare must decide what to do about Baldwin. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2018 Shaking the Tree Howard discovers another side of Emily; Howard and Emily search for answers about a mysterious drop site; Aldrich and Quayle seek intel from an old friend. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2018 Act Like You've Been Here Before Aldrich questions a not-too recent death in the office; Emily, Howard and Shaw follow a lead. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 4, 2018 The Sincerest Form of Flattery Clare's past is revealed; Quayle suffers through his own birthday party. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 11, 2018 Love the Lie The aftermath of the Indigo school discovery takes an emotional toll; Quayle grapples with his wife's new identity. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 2018 No Man's Land Howard attempts to thwart the Guest's plans; Howard and Emily chase Kaspar. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 2018 No Man's Land A crisis at the O.I. leaves both Howards stranded. Details

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Season Info

Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 10, 2017
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