Ref: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/zero_day

Started watching the series the other day and completed…

Here’s a short comment I have come across, I kind of agree somehow

Zero Day Netflix Series and the New America by M. M SAGMAN

The Zero Day series highlights the dangers of a “new America” through its plot and themes. Released by Netflix shortly after Trump’s re-election, the six-episode series features Robert De Niro as G. Mullen, a former president leading an investigation into a nationwide cyber attack. Mullen, portrayed as a patriotic and intelligent figure, faces moral dilemmas as the commission he heads prioritizes private law, allowing controversial decisions in a crisis.

The series also critiques the relationship between capital, media, and politics, exemplified by the character of President Mitchell, who embodies a mix of Obama and Harris. The narrative reveals how political figures, including Mullen’s daughter, navigate ethical challenges amid a backdrop of systemic issues, suggesting that the American dream often masks deeper problems.

While the series addresses the cyber attack as a societal crime, it emphasizes the rise of fascism as a more pressing concern. Mullen’s character reflects the complexities of leadership, as he grapples with personal loss and moral integrity. Ultimately, Zero Day presents a narrative that critiques the American political landscape while reinforcing the notion of the American dream, albeit through a flawed lens.

Despite its engaging premise, the series sacrifices truth for fiction, simplifying complex issues and portraying individual actors as the sole sources of systemic problems. This approach risks obscuring the broader capital-centered networks that shape American society and its global actions.

M. M SAGMAN He is a PhD student in Sociology. He has been actively involved in various civil society organizations. He worked as an editor for a while. He is married and has 2 children.

I like the review above more than the series itself and would currently rate the series no higher than 7 out of 10.