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Have You Seen Netflix’s New Show “Zero Day”?

Alright, so Netflix just dropped this new series called “Zero Day”, and it’s wild. Picture this: the whole country gets hit by a massive cyberattack for like, one minute, but it’s enough to send everything into chaos. Like, total blackout, people freaking out, stuff exploding—the whole nine yards. It’s crazy.

The Plot

The show kicks off with this massive cyber hit that messes up the U.S. big time. We’re talking infrastructure down, thousands of people dead, and nobody knows who did it. The current President, Evelyn Mitchell (played by Angela Bassett—yeah, she’s a boss), is like, “We need to figure this out, ASAP.” So she sets up this Zero Day Commission to get to the bottom of it.

And who does she call? Robert De Niro, who plays a former President named George Mullen. Yeah, De Niro is on TV now, and he’s still got it. They bring him out of retirement to run this investigation because people still trust him, and they need someone who can keep things together. But, as he starts digging, he realizes there’s way more going on than just a cyberattack. Like, government conspiracies, secret agendas—the works. It gets real complicated, real fast.

The Cast

They really stacked the lineup for this one:

Robert De Niro as George Mullen – Former President who’s gotta clean up this digital mess.
Angela Bassett as President Evelyn Mitchell – She’s in charge now and trying to keep the country from losing it.
Lizzy Caplan as Alexandra Mullen – De Niro’s character’s daughter who’s trying to make her own political moves.
Joan Allen as Sheila Mullen – George’s wife, who wants to climb the judicial ladder.
Jesse Plemons – He’s on the commission too, but his motives are sketchy.
Gaby Hoffmann as Monica Kidder – Tech CEO who’s tied up in all the cyber drama.

So, Is It Any Good?

It’s definitely a mixed bag. Some people are saying it’s on point with all the cyber warfare stuff and the political drama. Others are like, “It’s trying too hard to be deep.” Personally, I think it’s pretty solid if you’re into shows that make you think about how screwed we’d all be if hackers went wild IRL.

One Redditor summed it up pretty well: “I binged the whole thing. It was fun to watch the story unfold, even if it’s not the most original thing ever.” So yeah, don’t expect it to reinvent the wheel, but it’s a good watch if you’re into political thrillers.

What Makes It Interesting?

This show really dives into how messed up things can get when a country relies too much on tech. It’s not just about the cyberattack—it’s about how leaders handle it, how the public reacts, and what happens when you have to balance safety with people’s freedoms. It also gets into the head of the former President (De Niro’s character), who’s dealing with all this while trying to figure out who he can actually trust.

Final Take

If you like political thrillers and conspiracy vibes, “Zero Day” is worth checking out. It’s got all the suspense and drama you’d expect, and it keeps you guessing about who’s really pulling the strings. Plus, Robert De Niro on Netflix? That alone is worth a look.

Grab some popcorn, and give it a go. And then comment below so we can argue about who the real villain is.