Robert De Niro Stars in Netflix’s New Thriller Series “Zero Day” – What’s It About?

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By: Jessica Morrison


Robert De Niro stars in the new Netflix political thriller, released on February 20, 2025.

“This will happen again” highlights the chilling narrative of Netflix’s latest series, depicting a massive cyberattack that claims over 3,000 lives and brings the nation to a standstill amidst utter chaos. The message that the crisis could quickly restart looms over the country, adding tension. The political thriller Zero Day, which rolled out on February 20 as a six-episode series, is penned by Eric Newman (showrunner of Narcos), Noah Oppenheim (writer of The Maze Runner, Allegiant, and Jackie), and Michael Schmidt.

While De Niro has previously acted in a platform production (The Irishman by Martin Scorsese), he had never starred in a series (or at least not in a fictional role; he has played himself on TV before). At 81, De Niro takes on the lead role in this gripping series. He is joined by Angela Bassett (Tina, Malcolm X, Black Panther), Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex, Mean Girls), Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad, Fargo), and Connie Britton (American Horror Story, Dirty John).

What is the Plot of Zero Day?

Former U.S. President George Mullen is drafting his memoirs when a severe cyberattack prompts a call from the new President. He is tasked with investigating the conspiracy that has thrown the country into turmoil and violence.

Who are the Cast Members of Zero Day?

  • Robert De Niro: President George Mullen
  • Lizzy Caplan: Alexandra Mulle
  • Angela Bassett: President Michell
  • Jesse Plemons: Roger Carlson
  • Connie Britton: Valerie Whitesell
  • Joan Allen: Sheila Mullen
  • Matthew Modine: Richard Dreyer
  • Mozhan Marnò: Melissa Kornblau
  • McKinley Belcher III: Carl Otieno
  • Cuyle Carvin: Agent Tom McCarthy
  • Dan Stevens: Evan Green
  • Bill Camp: CIA Director Lasch
  • Clark Gregg: Robert Lyndon
  • Edi Gathegi: Carl
  • Michael Bonini: Matthew

Where to Watch Zero Day Streaming?

To watch Zero Day, available starting February 20, 2025, you need a Netflix subscription. Access to the streaming platform requires a paid subscription, with several options available: the Netflix Standard with ads plan costs $6.99 per month, the standard plan (ad-free with two screens) is $14.49 per month, and the premium plan (ad-free with four simultaneous screens) costs $20.99 per month.

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