Counterpart
"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, in which 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?"
- Metascore76
- 2017-2019
- 2 seasons
- Starz
- Drama, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-MA
"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, in which 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?"
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
The Crossing
Sun, Dec 10, 2017 57 mins
Howard Silk, a lowly cog in the bureaucratic machinery of a Berlin-based UN 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. The only man he can trust is "Prime", Howard's near-identical counterpart from this parallel world.
Episode 2
Birds of a Feather
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 59 mins
Howard must work together with his counterpart. Baldwin comes face to face with her past. Emily, from the other side, tries to make sense of her orders.
Episode 3
The Lost Art of Diplomacy
Sun, Feb 4, 2018 58 mins
Both sides turn to diplomacy to resolve a conflict. Emily obtains a special visa. Howard interrogates a suspect.
Episode 4
Both Sides Now
Sun, Feb 11, 2018 58 mins
Both Howards deepen their investigation of the conspiracy. Quayle meets one of Howard's sources. Clare must decide what to do about Baldwin.
Episode 5
Shaking the Tree
Sun, Feb 18, 2018 56 mins
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. 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.
Episode 6
Act Like You've Been Here Before
Sun, Feb 25, 2018 57 mins
Aldrich questions a not-too recent death in the office. Emily, Howard and Shaw follow a lead.
Episode 7
The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Sun, Mar 4, 2018 54 mins
Clare's past is revealed. Quayle suffers through his own birthday party.
Episode 8
Love the Lie
Sun, Mar 11, 2018 57 mins
The aftermath of the Indigo school discovery takes an emotional toll. Quayle grapples with his wife's new identity.
Episode 9
No Man's Land - Part One
Sun, Mar 18, 2018 55 mins
Howard attempts to thwart the Guest's plans; Howard and Emily chase Kaspar.
Episode 10
No Man's Land - Part Two
Sun, Apr 1, 2018 57 mins
A crisis at the O.I. leaves both Howards stranded.