Counterpart

Counterpart (2017-2019)

EndedScripted showDrama, Science-Fiction, Thriller

Counterpart is about a mysterious world hidden beneath the surface of our everyday existence. Howard Silk is a lowly cog in the bureaucratic machinery of a Berlin-based United Nations spy agency. When Howard discovers that his organization safeguards the secret of a crossing into a parallel dimension, he is thrust into a shadow world of intrigue, danger, and double cross… where the only man he can trust is his near-identical counterpart from this parallel world. The show explores themes of identity, fate and lost love, posing the eternal question, "what if our lives could have been different?"

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Counterpart premiere?

Counterpart premiered on December 10, 2017.

Who is the lead actor in Counterpart?

The lead actor in Counterpart is J.K. Simmons.

What is the premise of Counterpart?

Counterpart follows the story of Howard Silk, a low-level bureaucrat who discovers that an agency he works for is hiding a secret: a crossing to a parallel dimension.

Who created Counterpart?

Counterpart was created by Justin Marks.

What type of genre is Counterpart?

Counterpart belongs to the genre of science fiction/spy thriller.

How many episodes are in the first season of Counterpart?

There are 10 episodes in the first season of Counterpart.

Where is Counterpart set?

Counterpart is set in Berlin, Germany.

Who does J.K. Simmons play in Counterpart?

J.K. Simmons plays two roles in Counterpart: Howard Silk and his doppelganger from the parallel dimension, Howard Prime.

What is the relationship between Howard Silk and Howard Prime?

Howard Silk and Howard Prime are doppelgangers from parallel dimensions who get to meet each other after a crossing is discovered.

What is the name of the agency Howard Silk works for in Counterpart?

Howard Silk works for a United Nations agency called the Office of Interchange.

Who plays Emily Burton Silk in Counterpart?

Olivia Williams plays Emily Burton Silk in Counterpart.

Is Counterpart renewed for a second season?

There isn't a second season of Counterpart. The show was cancelled after its second season.

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Also known as

  • От другата страна (Bulgaria)
  • Képmás (Hungary)
  • O dimensiune paralelă (Romania)

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