Hollywood thinks Singaporeans need a translator? ‘Countdown’ drama leaves locals cringing

JARA CARBALLO
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:29:35 +0000
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Countdown Amazon Prime, Hollywood, Singapore English

SINGAPORE: Imagine this: you’re watching a crime drama on Amazon Prime Video. There’s a murder, tense music, and two American detectives on the case. Suddenly, a character shows up — a Singaporean businessman— who speaks through a translator in Los Angeles. At that moment, many people in Singapore collectively facepalmed. Welcome to the now-viral episode …