Zero Day
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Zero Day

"Truth has been weaponized."

7.0
Yr 2025
Status Ended
Drama War & Politics
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Series Brief

Overview

A former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a deadly cyberattack, only to discover a vast web of lies and conspiracies.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 48 /100

Netflix's political thriller Zero Day received mixed to largely disappointed reviews from critics. While Robert De Niro's performance in his first major television starring role and the show's top-tier ensemble cast were widely praised for keeping the series watchable, reviewers generally felt that the project squandered its massive potential on a convoluted narrative.

Many critics targeted the series' writing and political commentary, describing the storyline as shallow, self-important, and overly preposterous. While outlets acknowledged the slick production values, moody corporate neo-noir cinematography, and tense scoring, many felt the show lacked propulsive momentum and failed to deliver meaningful depth regarding its real-world parallels and societal concerns.

On the other hand, a few reviewers enjoyed the miniseries as trashy, popcorn entertainment, celebrating its sheer absurdity and fast-paced opening. However, the dominant critical consensus concluded that Zero Day is an underwhelming thriller that fails to justify its star-studded ensemble.

“Convoluted, downright goofy writing that ultimately stymies any thematic consideration.”

“De Niro’s cyberhacking thriller is an astonishing amount of fun”

“Utterly fails an overqualified cast”

“The show was insufferably self-absorbed, believing it was some groundbreaking, thought-provoking drama.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • UK • CA
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Why fans love it

This 2025 political thriller miniseries leans heavily into high-stakes paranoia and modern anxiety. The story kicks off when a former U.S. President, played by Robert De Niro, is called back into action to head a crucial investigation following a deadly cyberattack. What begins as a straightforward probe into digital warfare soon drags him into an absurd, sprawling network of conspiracies and institutional lies.

Fans of war and politics dramas appreciate how the show balances its tense cyberwar premise with a distinctly pretentious edge. Rather than shying away from familiar political clichés, the series uses them to fuel a winding narrative about power and deception. It keeps the central investigation front and center, offering a dramatic look at a national crisis where every answer raises more questions.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 36
Longest run 6 eps
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
as President George Mullen
6 episodes
Jesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
as Roger Carlson
6 episodes
Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan
as Alexandra Mullen
6 episodes
Connie Britton
Connie Britton
as Valerie Whitesell
6 episodes
Joan Allen
Joan Allen
as Sheila Mullen
6 episodes
Bill Camp
Bill Camp
as CIA Director Jeremy Lasch
6 episodes
Dan Stevens
Dan Stevens
as Evan Green
6 episodes
McKinley Belcher III
McKinley Belcher III
as Carl Otieno
6 episodes
Show 67 more
Matthew Modine as Richard Dreyer 6 episodes Angela Bassett as President Evelyn Mitchell 6 episodes Mark Ivanir as Natan 3 episodes Clark Gregg as Robert Lyndon 2 episodes Hannah Gross as Anna Sindler 1 episode Geoffrey Cantor as Hector Franklin 1 episode Nikita Bogolyubov as Alexi Lebedev 2 episodes Cuyle Carvin as Agent Tom McCarthy 5 episodes Gaby Hoffmann as Monica Kidder 3 episodes Mozhan Navabi as Melissa Kornblau 5 episodes Jay Klaitz as Tim Pennington 5 episodes Jasjit Williams as Patrick O'Keefe 1 episode Eden Lee as Angela Kim 4 episodes Jorge Luna as General Tom Myles 2 episodes Mike McGowan as Field Ops Commander 4 episodes Colin Donnell as Erik Hayes 1 episode Fredric Lehne as Schreier 2 episodes Larry Mitchell as Segal 1 episode Joseph Adams as Dave McKenna 1 episode Jackson Eick as Nick Mullen 3 episodes Julian De Niro as Riley Dobbs 1 episode Jabari Gray as Congressman Stone 1 episode Drena De Niro as Congresswoman D'Andrea 1 episode Wolf Blitzer as Celebrity Anchor #1 3 episodes Nicolle Wallace as Celebrity Anchor #2 3 episodes Varak Baronian as Uri 2 episodes Austin Green as Correspondent #1 1 episode Angela Jeanneau as Correspondent #2 1 episode Lori Hammel as Correspondent #3 1 episode Don Clark Williams as Red Network Anchor 3 episodes Lia Lando as Cityview Anchor 2 episodes Kristie Keleshian as News Correspondent #1 1 episode Joe Avellar as News Correspondent #2 1 episode Eric van Alstyne as Sec of Homeland Security 1 episode Blaise Corrigan as Town Car Driver 1 episode Casey Braxton as CIA Briefing Officer 1 episode Derrick J. Smith as Young Man (Wayne) 3 episodes Andre Da Silva as Motorcade Driver 4 episodes Clint Watts as TV Analyst 1 episode Will Vought as TV Analyst #1 3 episodes David Wayne Britton as FDNY Assistant Chief 1 episode Johnath Davis as White House Aide 5 episodes Nick Denning as Secret Service in Helicopter 3 episodes Patrick Boll as Security Officer 2 episodes Erick McAllister as Bald Man 4 episodes Siobhan Darrow as Blue Network Anchor #1 4 episodes Savannah Guthrie as Celebrity Anchor #3 3 episodes TJ Lee as Doris 5 episodes Alexis Cash as Mullen's Aide - Allison 4 episodes Turner Riley as Ops Analyst 2 episodes Ashley Bellman as Capitol Reporter #1 2 episodes Renee Ternier as Capitol Correspondent #1 3 episodes Rachel Kopczyk as Capitol Correspondent #2 3 episodes Dante Jeanfelix as Capitol Reporter #2 2 episodes Walker Hare as Journalist #1 2 episodes Shanna Bess as Journalist #2 2 episodes Michelle Davidson as Reporter #4 2 episodes Ryan Spahn as Leon 3 episodes Ignacio Diaz-Silverio as Cesar Rocha 3 episodes Rodrigo Torrejon as Commission Aide 2 episodes Tom Day as Blue Network Anchor #2 3 episodes Glenn Speers as Reporter #1 2 episodes Staci Dickerson as Reporter #2 2 episodes Erika Longo as Reporter #3 2 episodes James Yaegashi as Red Rooster 2 episodes Merritt Janson as Aubrey 2 episodes Charlotte Ewing as Lilly Whitesell 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Steadicam Operator
Gregor Tavenner
Art Direction
Anu Schwartz
Producer
Tim King
Co-Producer
Kevin Muller Jon Otazua Michael Lerman Austin Titley
Co-Executive Producer
Eli Attie Amy Herman Jane Rosenthal Roberto Patino
Hair Department Head
Kerrie Smith
Second Assistant "C" Camera
Rob Wrase
Editor
Jon Otazua
Script Supervisor
Lisa Molinaro
"B" Camera Operator
Wylda Bayron
Director of Photography
John Conroy
Creator
Noah Oppenheim
Executive Producer
Noah Oppenheim Robert De Niro
First Assistant Director
Michael Lerman
First Assistant "A" Camera
Courtney Bridgers
Casting Assistant
Brandon Thomas
First Assistant "C" Camera
Christopher Eng
Second Assistant "A" Camera
Amber Mathes
Supervising Art Director
Christine Foley
Makeup Department Head
Nuria Sitja
"C" Camera Operator
James Daly
Visual Effects Editor
Matt Garner
Director
Lesli Linka Glatter
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

usa president investigation conspiracy miniseries political thriller cyberwar absurd cliché pretentious
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 20, 2025
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
476