Zero Day spoilers ahead.
Netflix has a new six-part thriller that has everyone hooked. Zero Day stars Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver, The Irishman) as George Mullen, a former US president turned special commission investigator.
In the gripping series, Mullen faces a complex but all-too-realistic cyberattack that plunges the world into chaos. Mullen then leads an investigation that uncovers a web of conspiracy involving powerful figures and technological manipulation, while also dealing with his own mental decline.
Zero Day explores the fragility of modern society, the dangers of unchecked power, and the ethical dilemmas faced in a world increasingly reliant on technology (“Right now, our actual world is scarier,” De Niro told Netflix.) The ending of the series is pretty complicated and definitely leaves room for interpretation.
So, here’s an explanation of the Zero Day ending.
What is going on in Zero Day?
The limited Netflix series explores systemic corruption, revealing how a cyberattack could serve as a catalyst for a calculated power grab. Former President Mullen (played by De Niro), a figure grappling with his own cognitive decline, navigates a labyrinth of lies, exposing the government, technology, and corporate interests that are all interconnected.
The narrative in Zero Day blurs the line between victim and perpetrator, forcing viewers to confront the uncomfortable reality that in an age of information warfare, the fabric of society can be weaponized and the pursuit of truth becomes a morally ambiguous challenge.
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Who is behind the cyber attack in Zero Day?
The cyberattack in Zero Day is revealed to be orchestrated by a network of influential people, including tech moguls, political figures, and even members of Mullen’s own inner circle—most notably his daughter Alexandra (gasp!).
