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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · 2d

Hey, thank you to Amazon Prime and a great cast and crew for our season of Countdown! Fun to make all around! (pssst…Oliveras lived.) 😀

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · 20d

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · 20d

I miss them.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · 27d

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

5. As soon as I know anything, you'll know! Maybe you'll know before me. I'm gonna stay optimistic. If it doesn't happen, I guess I'll have to write a novella so you'll have closure. But fingers crossed... let's get some more Countdown.

Reet @deansbestie.bsky.social · Sep 7

When we can expect to hear about S2?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

4. I knew it would be an ominous callback. And show you how evil and scary this guy is.

tatchs_place @tatch91.bsky.social · Sep 7

To use the same scene for Oliveras and the dog, what was your thought process behind it?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

3. The hardest was the mall. It was the same time as the LA fires. And then it was so cold that the roof was covered with ice. Not to mention coordinating hundreds of extras. And daylight was at its shortest. And it was windy as hell. The things we do for you! 😀

Jess @jesse718.bsky.social · Sep 7

Were there any major challenges or surprises during filming?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

2. Strange that he didn't.

Riva-I’m on Jensen’s left @rivatarn.bsky.social · Sep 7

Wouldn’t Julio be calling the police about Amber’s car in his driveway?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

1. I have too many. The realization that Gallagher was a truck brand and not the name of a suspect made me happy. The safe explosion in the basement. Anything with Meachum and Oliveras. The desert chase. Meachum looking at the plane in the sky and then coming in and seeing his team.

Linseyem92 @linseyem92.bsky.social · Sep 7

What was you favourite scene from the series?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 7

Okay, it's the FINAL COUNTDOWN Sunday q&a.

Ask your five questions. What more could you possibly want to know?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 6

For Todd's manifesto, I wanted it to look like Dostoevsky's notebooks.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 6

Script pages from episode 113.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's like looking in a better mirror.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

I thought you were talking about me. I was like “Wow, that’s dark. I didn’t think about writing that way.” Oh, it’s about Todd. Carry on!

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

What are you watching tonight?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 3

You made it to the season finale of Countdown. Thanks for watching and talking it up and coming here all season long. I really appreciate it.

I'll answer five questions, one last time this Sunday. I'm... I'm sure everything will be all right. Right?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

That may not be why you cry.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oh man I was just trying to enjoy some golf and I mentioned to Jensen that you might not watch the season finale of Countdown tomorrow and he just...

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Script page from episode 112.

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

Bonus 2. Looking for different flavors... mainly talking to tech advisors about various task forces and what types of threats/cases they investigate and then choosing a path from there that sounds interesting to me.

Countdown Updates @countdownupdates.bsky.social · Aug 31

How/why did you decide to go from a bomb threat to a sniper for the next villain? 🧐

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

Bonus. I like both ways... having a room with camaraderie and crazy ideas always bouncing around with talented people is exhilarating and often rewarding... writing solo is more like writing a novel which can also be exciting and thrilling. I don't know which I like better! Both fun.

The TV Corner @thetvcornerblog.bsky.social · Aug 31

What's it like writing an entire season for a show compared to other shows (for which you had different writers) you've worked on?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

5. Satisfied knowing that all the characters are okay and going to live long, happy, fulfilling lives!

Anike @nickifey.bsky.social · Aug 31

howww do you expect us to survive after the season finale on wednesday? 🎤

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

4. It is fun to see what scenes or lines or twists hit for you guys on here. Always awesome when there's something I think will work and then it lands. I like the buildup to the episodes and I like the recaps. Anyone talking up the show has my thanks!

tatchs_place @tatch91.bsky.social · Aug 31

What's your favorite thing about the fan interactions so far?

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Derek Haas @derekhaaswriter.bsky.social · Aug 31

3. Nothing new to share. I know there are a lot of fans over at Prime who really champion the show so I'm hoping for great news but not sure when the timing will be. Thanks for watching though and tell everyone who has been holding out for binging, now's the time!

lau @dierpoets.bsky.social · Aug 31

Any news about the renewal for the second season?

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