We live in a society that is completely run by computers. Every aspect of our existence has a computer tied to it. So, if someone were to actually mount a massive cyber attack, it would not be good. That’s the world that exists in the new Netflix series, “Zero Day.”
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As seen in the trailer, “Zero Day” tells the story of the aftermath of a massive cyber attack that led to the death of thousands of Americans. A former President is brought in to investigate what happened, so that it doesn’t happen again. As you might expect, the conspiracy runs deep.
The series stars Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, McKinley Belcher III, Matthew Modine, and Angela Bassett. “Zero Day” is showrun by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim. Lesli Linka Glatter directed the series.
“Zero Day” arrives on Netflix on February 20. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
ZERO DAY is a limited series starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos around the country and thousands of fatalities. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.