Dia Zero

First, there is a lot of angst right off the bat about how much power to hand an investigative commission, when it seems the attack only just occurred. You would think that the FBI would have more time to investigate, and you'd only award extraordinary powers once they hit a wall. Next, presidents are polarizing figures regardless of how supposedly beloved one might be, so why not select a trusted nonpartisan figure (who is not a befuddled septuagenarian) to lead an IT investigation? So you get past that, and the acting is pretty good. Angela Bassett does not compare well in scenes with DeNiro, but who does? Lizzy Caplan is a one-note tune so she doesn't do so well either. It's just not a compelling series although the pacing is ok. It is a decent series although every single actor involved has had much better scripts to work with.

De Niro and Plemmons? Oh come on, where do I sign? The show was good. Not only on the whodunit premise, but on the complexity of politics, relationships, aspirations, trauma, guilt, resolution. We can never win it all, we can never have it all, and De Niro as the lead show cases that. Most we can accomplish when we enter the dance is that we leave it with our head held high by picking the road less travelled. And that's awfully hard and rare.

Plemmons was great too. I do feel he is becoming better with age.

Good cinematography, I enjoyed the pace and the performances. It's a slow burner but engaging. I do recommend it.

I watched all 6 episodes in 1 sitting. Kept me wanting more all the way through. I normally sleep by the 3rd episode, but it kept me going. Strong acting by all. I would however not go as far as calling it a classic, maybe because I've seen much better from De Niro. The pacing was good, episodes not too short, not too long. It does feel a bit rushed in the end. Maybe another 2 episodes would have been better. I dont forsee a 2nd season, though i think it would be great. If you liked the series your honor, definately you will enjoy this series. Overall a good 5 hrs well spent. From South Africa and no Land Grabs here.

...and that's the long and short of it. No, it isn't a 10, and but it certainly isn't a 1/10.

There's nothing stand out about the plot, and no edge of the seat moments. As others have said, the confusion that de Niro's character suffers from is hammy, clumsy, overdone and overly-repeated... and it adds nothing to the plot. It's just an annoyance to watch.

Plemmons is ok - not one of his better roles but his portrayal is fine. As is De Niro, just fine in his role but nothing special - sometimes even a little one dimensional (though the script may be to blame for that).

Angela Bassett is woeful though, unbelievable as a sitting president. Again that may be down to the script - her character trying to push urgency with no real necessity behind it. "I'm holding a press conference in 2 days so you need results by then" is the same line used in 70's police series/ films, where the Captain shouts "You've got 48 hours or it's your badge".

It was watchable, but I managed to follow the whole thing while working at home.

Just a bit average really.

"Zero Day" is a gripping mini-series that stands out with its compelling storyline and outstanding performances. Tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time-cybersecurity, political intrigue, and global threats-it invites viewers into a high-stakes game of strategy. Starring Robert De Niro in the lead role, the series goes beyond being just a political thriller by offering deep character exploration and a cleverly constructed narrative.

The story follows former U. S. President George Mullen as he steps back into action to uncover the truth behind a devastating cyberattack that has thrown the country into chaos. Beyond delivering action and suspense, the show skillfully addresses themes such as the nature of power, media manipulation, and the role of technology in politics. The pacing is well-balanced, ensuring that the plot remains engaging without feeling rushed, keeping viewers hooked with every episode.

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