Zero Day

I'm usually not into politics or political shows, but this one was truly refreshing. Perfect length, interesting to follow, and it has some great twists.

De Niro! I just figured this man is 81, but oh man - he delivered! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant actor!

I also liked Jesse Plemons (Roger) a lot in this one.

Overall, 9/10, but super close to being 10/10 for me.

If you're into political thrillers then Zero Day is the show for you. This limited series is headed by an all-star cast led by the legendary Robert De Niro. De Niro gives one of his better performances of his career, the man is just incapable of giving a bad performance and this is no different. He's absolutely brilliant yet again. De Niro is as big as star as there is so for him to do a tv series you know that show would have to be special. While Zero Day isn't the best show that you'll see this year, it's still a very good show that's worth every second watching it. It's going to have most of you on the edge of your seat throughout the series, especially the last couple episodes. Some of it gets a little ridiculous but it's not based off a true story, just turn your brain off and enjoy it for the political thriller it is.

Zero Day presents a fascinating case study in modern limited series storytelling: a project with genuine strengths undermined by structural issues that highlight the challenges of expanding feature-length concepts into episodic television.

Robert De Niro's first major TV role anchors the series with committed gravitas, playing a former president investigating a devastating cyberattack.

The pilot delivers on its promise: a politically balanced thriller that avoids partisan preaching while establishing compelling conspiracy elements.

However, the series quickly reveals its core problem... this feels like a tight two-hour film stretched across six episodes. Ep 2's overlong focus on dementia storylines derails momentum, while Ep 3 treads water with competent but inessential plotting that serves runtime over narrative urgency.

Fortunately, Ep 4-5 course-correct beautifully. The pacing tightens, revelations justify earlier setup, and De Niro elevates his performance to match the heightened stakes. Supporting players Angela Bassett and Jesse Plemons rise to the occasion, delivering the thriller energy the premise demands.

The finale disappointingly plays it safe, offering resolution without the explosive payoff the buildup deserved - a cop-out ending that settles for "good enough" rather than swinging for greatness.

Despite uneven pacing and missed opportunities, Zero Day succeeds as solid political entertainment anchored by De Niro's compelling return to form.

7.5/10 - flawed but worthwhile.

Zero Day has a fascinating premise-a cyberattack shaking the nation-and an incredible cast led by Robert De Niro, who brings gravitas and heart to every scene. The performances from the supporting cast are equally strong, making the characters believable and engaging.

Where the series struggles is in its pacing and focus. At times, the story juggles too many political and personal subplots, which can make the narrative feel unfocused. Some dialogue feels overly expository, and the show occasionally loses momentum.

Still, Zero Day remains worth watching for its timely subject matter, strong performances, and intriguing central mystery. While not flawless, it's an engaging political thriller that delivers enough to keep you invested from start to finish.

"Zero Day" started with a bang and finished with a crescendo. It was a whodunit on a national scale where just about anyone was a suspect. It was rooted in just enough realism with technology and governmental operations that "Zero Day" could really happen.

What kicked off everything was a one minute network outage. Now, you probably remember when Microsoft had their system glitch in 2024 and the chaos that it caused. Imagine a network outage on a national scale affecting every computer operated and monitored system. The devastating effects would be enormous.

Well, that's what happened in "Zero Day." From there it was a mad scramble by the U. S. government to find who the culprits were and why. As could be expected, habeas corpus was suspended and the President (played by Angela Bassett) created a Zero Day Commission headed by former President George Mullen (Robert De Niro) and imbued the commission with full state of emergency powers. Things were emotionally and politically tense. If the commission failed there would be hell to pay and national confidence in the U. S. government would take a severe hit. Those are very high stakes, but so is national security.

I loved just about every moment of it. Our vantage point as viewers was mostly from George Mullen's perspective, which put us in the driver's seat of the investigation. He made moves that doubtlessly pleased some and angered others, but positively we still wanted answers as much as he did.

Netflix.