Derek Haas
@derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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It was a Countdown summer.
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derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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.
deansbestie.bsky.social
When we can expect to hear about S2?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
4. I knew it would be an ominous callback. And show you how evil and scary this guy is.
tatch91.bsky.social
To use the same scene for Oliveras and the dog, what was your thought process behind it?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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! 😀
jesse718.bsky.social
Were there any major challenges or surprises during filming?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
2. Strange that he didn't.
rivatarn.bsky.social
Wouldn’t Julio be calling the police about Amber’s car in his driveway?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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.bsky.social
What was you favourite scene from the series?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
Okay, it's the FINAL COUNTDOWN Sunday q&a.

Ask your five questions. What more could you possibly want to know?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
For Todd's manifesto, I wanted it to look like Dostoevsky's notebooks.
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
Script pages from episode 113.
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
It's like looking in a better mirror.
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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!
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
What are you watching tonight?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
That may not be why you cry.
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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...
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
Script page from episode 112.
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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.
countdownupdates.bsky.social
How/why did you decide to go from a bomb threat to a sniper for the next villain? 🧐
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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.
thetvcornerblog.bsky.social
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?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
5. Satisfied knowing that all the characters are okay and going to live long, happy, fulfilling lives!
nickifey.bsky.social
howww do you expect us to survive after the season finale on wednesday? 🎤
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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!
tatch91.bsky.social
What's your favorite thing about the fan interactions so far?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
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!
dierpoets.bsky.social
Any news about the renewal for the second season?
derekhaaswriter.bsky.social
2. I'd most relate to Sam Johnson. Just wants to be part of the team but the higher-ups... it's all political... maybe you can put in a good word for me?