US TV series 'Countdown' causes online stir over ‘badly misrepresented’ portrayal of Singapore

Fictional representatives of the Singapore Government (left) depicted in a scene from the Aug 20 episode of US crime drama series 'Countdown'. Photo: Handout

An American crime drama has drawn criticism from some Singapore viewers for its scenes portraying Singaporean characters.

In the 11th episode of TV series Countdown, which aired on Prime Video on Aug 20, investigators played by American actors Jensen Ackles and Jessica Camacho interview a Singaporean businessman named Kieran Teo (portrayed by American actor Brian Yang).