Thu Feb 20 20:32:03 UTC 2025: **Former President Investigates Nationwide Cyberattack in Netflix’s “Zero Day”**

LOS ANGELES – Netflix’s new political thriller, “Zero Day,” plunges viewers into a high-stakes scenario: a nationwide cyberattack crippling the US power grid and leaving a chilling message on every smartphone. The series follows former President George Mullen (Robert De Niro), appointed to head the Zero Day Commission tasked with uncovering the perpetrators.

Mullen, grappling with personal demons and health concerns, navigates the intense pressure of his new role. The all-star cast includes Angela Bassett as President Evelyn Mitchell, Jesse Plemons as Mullen’s right-hand man, Lizzy Caplan as his daughter, and Connie Britton as Chief of Staff. Dan Stevens and Gaby Hoffman also feature prominently.

While praised for its authentic feel, thanks to co-writer Michael Schmidt, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the show’s pacing is criticized for a mid-series slump. Despite this, the final episodes are described as nail-biting, delivering a compelling conclusion. “Zero Day” explores mature themes of freedom, aging, and the moral ambiguities of power, ultimately questioning the justification for extreme measures. The six-episode series is currently streaming on Netflix.

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