Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Cast: Robert De Niro, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton
Zero Day is a 2025 American political thriller series directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, starring Robert De Niro as a former U.S. President pulled back into the corridors of power to investigate a catastrophic cyberattack that threatens the foundations of the nation.
What is Zero Day about?
When a massive, coordinated cyberattack cripples critical infrastructure across the United States, the current administration reaches out to a retired former president — a figure of unique stature and cross-party credibility — to lead an emergency bipartisan commission tasked with identifying the perpetrators. What begins as a focused intelligence investigation quickly spirals beyond the expected geopolitical suspects. Behind classified briefings and sealed testimony, the commission begins uncovering layers of deception that implicate parties far closer to home than anyone anticipated. As pressure mounts from every political direction, the former president must decide how deep he is willing to go — and what truths he can afford to expose.
Cast & crew
Robert De Niro anchors the series with a measured, authoritative portrayal of a man navigating a deeply compromised political landscape. Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen, Matthew Modine, and Bill Camp form an ensemble of considerable depth, each bringing weight to a story where institutional loyalty and personal integrity are constantly in conflict.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Zero Day taps into a near-universal anxiety about state power, hidden agendas, and the fragility of institutions once thought unshakeable — themes that resonate across cultures regardless of geography. The series is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible for viewers who prefer watching in Persian. The political thriller format, blending procedural tension with moral ambiguity, has long attracted audiences who appreciate drama where the system itself is under scrutiny rather than just the individual villains within it.
Where & how to watch
Zero Day is available on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.