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Limited Series – Zero Day

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Zero Day asks the question on everyone’s mind -- how do we find truth in a world in crisis, one seemingly being torn apart by forces outside our control? And in an era rife with conspiracy theory and subterfuge, how much of those forces are products of our own doing, perhaps even of our own imagining?
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Zero Day has plenty of gravitas thanks to its all-star cast led by Robert De Niro, but this high-concept series' plotting is a little too goofy for it to take itself so seriously.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian There are some compelling, grandiose themes and they don’t always cohere all that consistently, but it’s a drama that grabs you by the throat from the start and hurtles towards a surprising conclusion. Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Peter Travers ABC News Robert De Niro, as a former POTUS with integrity, shines in his first crack at series TV, but the double Oscar winner and a top cast are trapped in a muddled, political thriller about cyber terrorism that is nowhere near as smart as it thinks it is . Feb 21, 2025 Full Review Sam Adams Slate What we get instead is a pundit-brained muddle designed to exploit national anxieties while studiously avoiding any hint of a point of view, riffing on recognizable figures but ignoring the context that produced them. Feb 20, 2025 Full Review Marta Medina mundoCine [Zero Day] doesn't stand out within the genre, but Robert De Niro’s leap to the small screen is undeniably an event worth watching. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) This six-part series is well-paced, delivering a welter of surprises that help to rush us past holes in the plot. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu Despite a dazzling Jesse Plemons and Dan Stevens chewing the scenery with twinkly-eyed sincerity, as well the presence of heavy hitters like Robert De Niro and Angela Bassett, the mini-series fails to engage May 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Karl N Activist storytelling. Total crap. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review JaNae C Perhaps had I watched this politically intricate thriller in 2024 or early 2025, I would have thought it was a little heavy handed, but seeing it in September 2025, I was amazed at how prescient the storyline was. DeNiro was absolutely perfect as a past President as he led a wonderful ensemble cast. I appreciated that this was a miniseries so that they were able to explore various threads throughout this tapestry. Although some things may have been a bit clunky through direction or photography. There were often images with writing, but rarely close enough or of enough time to actually read. Overall though, it kept me wanting more! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Richard P Diniro is not what he was....once. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Peter K Great cast but expected so much more: this series started-out with a bang and ended with a whimper. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review D C We gave up after 3.5 episodes. Glacial pace and unlikeable characters. They've managed to turn an interesting premise into a snooze fest. Yet another bloated Netflix series that should've been a 2hr film. De Niro does his best with boring material. Jesse Plemons character was exceptionally irritating, a shame as he is a top actor. The daughter was a completely dull character too. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/27/25 Full Review David T Unwatchable dribble. Making the loser of my fantasy football binge watch this as punishment. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Former President George Mullen's comfortable retirement is upended after he's asked to lead an investigation into a horrific cyberattack. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Mullen's commission investigates a hacking ring; President Mitchell weighs retaliation; a powerful figure has demands for Roger. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 20, 2025 Mullen's initial arrests draw blowback from the public, especially TV pundit Evan Green; Alex faces pressure to investigate her father. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 20, 2025 A shock to the financial system increases scrutiny on Mullen's commission; Valerie investigates Proteus; Roger must make a difficult choice. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 20, 2025 A personal tragedy reopens old wounds for the Mullen family; Speaker Dreyer pushes for a change in leadership; Sheila testifies before Congress. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 20, 2025 A new threat creates further unrest across the nation; as he narrows in on the culprit, Mullen is faced with an agonizing decision. Details
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Season Info

Director
Lesli Linka Glatter
Creator
Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Michael Schmidt
Executive Producer
Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Lesli Linka Glatter, Jonathan Glickman, Robert De Niro, Peter Oberth, Michael Schmidt
Screenwriter
Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Michael Schmidt
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 20, 2025
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