It all starts with a cyber attack of an unprecedented scale. Major US infrastructure is damaged, causing chaos across the country. The human toll is catastrophic, thousands of people have died. In the face of this tragedy, the government creates a special commission headed by George Mullen, the former president of the United States, played by Robert De Niro. This is the pitch for Zero Day, the new Netflix series.
In a climate of general panic and media-fueled conspiracy theories, a chilling sentence is permeating: “It will happen again“, which the CNN anchor released in a new trailer released by the platform. This statement announces a race against time that Mullen and his team will have to unmask those responsible before the new attack.
Five star actor
In addition to Robert De Niro, the actor impresses with his wealth and diversity. Angela Bassett plays Evelyn Mitchell, the current president of the United States. A complex dynamic emerges between him and Mullen that oscillates between trust and suspicion. Their shared mission is to protect the nation while navigating the murky waters of political intrigue.
The supporting roles played by Lizzie Kaplan, Jesse Plemons and Connie Britton clearly raise expectations for the series. Alexandra, Mullen’s daughter, played by Lizzy Kaplan, embodies the voice of a new generation of politicians who are willing to do anything to reveal the truth. Meanwhile, Roger Carlson (Jesse Plemons), Mullen’s former advisor, returns with secrets that could change things.
Truth in the Digital Age
Through this tense plot, the series raises a crucial question: who can we still trust in a world where misinformation abounds? Creators Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheimer immerse viewers in a world where media, technology and politics collide. Leslie Linka Glatter’s ( Homeland ) production should give the series a surprising intensity.
the sentence “If the public understands the extent of this, I don’t think we will survive it“, spoken by President Mitchell in the trailer, highlights the precarious balance between transparency and secrecy. Combining suspense thriller with reflection on contemporary issues, Zero Day promises to be our next obsession.
See you on February 20th on Netflix to discover this promising thriller.
Source: Allocine
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