Zero Day: A Gripping Cyber Thriller

Zero Day Flixtor

"Zero Day" emerged during a period in American history characterized by frequent government overreach, making its central theme—prioritizing ethical leadership over convenience or profit—particularly relevant. However, the series suffers from convoluted and often absurd writing, which undermines its thematic depth. Despite featuring one of the most talented casts in television history, Zero Day Flixtor requires viewers to suspend their critical thinking to avoid frustration.

The narrative centers on a former one-term President of the United States, whose political journey has been profoundly influenced by the loss of his son and who may now be grappling with dementia. He is summoned to address a crisis stemming from a cyberattack that briefly disrupts the national power grid, resulting in chaos as aircraft plummet and traffic signals fail. This incident carries the ominous warning of potential recurrence. Current President Evelyn Mitchell, portrayed by Angela Bassett, along with her advisors, determines that Mullen, a respected leader known for his moral integrity, is the ideal figure to lead the investigation and reassure the public that such a power outage will not happen again.

George Mullen was a well-respected elder statesman who served as president after he resigned when his son died in Zero Day Season 1. One afternoon, there is no power. Security systems go down. Across the United States, violence increases. America wouldn't entrust the commission to anyone but Mullen. Evelyn Mitchell, the president at the time, asks Mullen to head the inquiry team. Even knowing it may land him in hot water, he must accept. Following the cyberattack, which left millions scared and thousands dead, Chairwoman Evelyn Mitchell and the Leader of the House formed an unbiased inquiry committee. The Constitution is disregarded since Mullen is given virtually unrestricted authority to conduct his investigation.