Netflix’s new political thriller Zero Day has taken the spotlight, featuring Oscar-winning legend Robert De Niro in a gripping lead role. Returning to the screen as former U.S. President George Mullen, De Niro delivers a powerhouse performance in this suspenseful series. With a star-studded cast and a thought-provoking storyline, Zero Day is already making waves. But what is the series about, who’s in the cast, and where can you watch it? Here’s everything you need to know! 👀
In the series, De Niro portrays former U.S. President George Mullen.
Zero Day revolves around devastating cyberattacks that bring America to a standstill. The series follows former U.S. President George Mullen, played by Robert De Niro, as he comes out of retirement to investigate these attacks. Mullen leads a non-partisan commission tasked with uncovering the truth behind the cyberattacks, but he soon finds himself facing greater challenges than anticipated.
As he clashes with the interests of the tech industry, Wall Street, and the current administration—including President Mitchell—Mullen becomes trapped between government officials' preference for secrecy or cover-ups. While searching for the truth, he must also confront the power struggles within the government, personal ambitions, and his own dark secrets.
Robert De Niro
Jesse Plemons
Lizzy Caplan
Angela Bassett
Connie Britton
Joan Allen
Matthew Modine
Mozhan Navabi
Dan Stevens
Bill Camp
Starring Robert De Niro and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day consists of six episodes. Each episode has a runtime of 50 minutes, placing the show within the political drama genre.
Created by Narcos co-creator Eric Newman, journalist Noah Oppenheim, and Michael Schmidt, Zero Day premiered on Netflix on February 20.
As of now, there is no confirmation regarding a second season of Zero Day. Neither the production company nor Netflix has made any official announcements on the matter.