3) Counterpart (2017–2019, Starz)
Howard Silk lives a dull life as a UN employee until he learns his job is connected to a secret portal between two parallel worlds. He meets his tougher, more dangerous double and gets pulled into espionage and conspiracies. The show is about identity and how small choices can shape lives. J.K. Simmons plays both versions of Howard perfectly, but its complex plot requires full attention, which makes it tough for casual viewers. It also didn’t have the big-budget promotion that many sci-fi shows get. Fans who stuck with it praised its sharp writing and Simmons’ incredible acting.
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