Netflix's thriller 'Zero Day', featuring Robert De Niro as former President George Mullen, reinvents the conspiracy genre by focusing on a mysterious nationwide computer attack. Mullen is recalled from retirement to lead a new commission, facing opposition from Congress members questioning the constitutionality of the task force's powers. The series juxtaposes action with psychological tension, highlighted by a shocking twist at the end of Episode 1, where Mullen struggles with trust and reality, questioning his own mind amidst high-stakes investigations.
Jesse Plemons delivers a nuanced performance as Roger Carlson, showcasing his character's duality amid the high-stakes environment surrounding George Mullen's investigation.
The riveting conclusion of the first episode transforms a simple conspiracy narrative into a compelling psychological exploration of trust and reality.
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