Unraveling the Mystery: Who’s Behind the Zero Day Attack in Robert De Niro’s New Thriller?
“Those are the facts, but not the truth.”
In the concluding moment of Netflix’s latest political thriller, Zero Day, Robert De Niro as ex-U.S. president and special commission investigator George Mullen makes a pivotal speech. It’s his statement about the significance of truth in our current world that encapsulates the show’s core theme.
Produced by Eric Newman, known for “American Primeval” and “Narcos”, and previously of NBC News as president, Noah Oppenheim, the series is directed by Emmy winner Lesli Linka Glatter, who has worked on shows like “Homeland” and “Mad Men”. The six-episode show, currently streaming, focuses on Mullen as he strives to identify the culprits behind a countrywide cyberattack that momentarily disrupted the U.S. power grid, resulting in numerous deaths and widespread fear. However, Mullen himself battles with personal issues such as memory lapses and hallucinations, raising doubts about his decision-making abilities, not only for him but those around him.
In the final episode of “Zero Day”, Deniro’s character, an elderly yet revered leader, is called back into action by President Evelyn Mitchell (played by Angela Bassett) to uncover the origins of a unique threat. Although some aspects remain unresolved – whether Mullen’s confusion stems from early dementia or a classified neurological weapon called Proteus – we do learn who masterminded the Zero Day attack and their objectives behind it.
Who was behind the Zero Day attack?
In the aftermath of Monica Kidder’s arrest and what seemed to be a tragic suicide, I uncover the complete scope of my fellow congressmembers Alex Mullen’s daughter (played by Lizzy Caplan) and others’ participation in the Zero Day conspiracy.
In a gathering at Richard Dreyer’s office (who is the Speaker of the House, portrayed by Matthew Modine), Alex discloses that she believed Zero Day would be a brief moment of widespread confusion, transferring control to the appropriate parties for several months, rebuilding trust in the government, and steering the nation towards recovery. She never intended for anyone to be harmed and pleads with the group to confess their actions. However, Dreyer maintains that they must complete their initial plan.
When the power grid fails again, Mullen is compelled to attempt an escape from his upstate New York estate, despite the protesters stationed at its entrance. The situation quickly spirals into turmoil and brutality. Just as all seems lost, CIA director Jeremy Lasch (Bill Camp) arrives on the scene, managing to spirit Mullen away covertly while false reports circulate that he has perished. Lasch reveals that he and President Mitchell had serious suspicions about Zero Day involving elements within the government, which was why they needed an outsider like Mullen to conduct the investigation.
When I encounter Alex in her residence, she lays bare the sequence of events where Kidder joined forces, proposing to execute the malicious software instrumental in our assault, via the apps belonging to her firm, Panoply. This tactic was devised by Dreyer and his associates long beforehand. In a heartfelt plea, she implores for her father’s intervention.
He and his fellow corrupt Congress members will resign when their tenures expire. This way, Mullen can pin Zero Day on Kidder and the suspicious investor Robert Lyndon (Clark Gregg), effectively resolving the issue. If Mullen refuses this option, Alex is prepared to face the consequences alongside everyone else.
As I stand before the joint session of Congress, delivering the final report for the Zero Day commission, an eerie melody floods my memory – the same tune that was playing when I found my dear son’s lifeless body. This unexpected reminder halts me mid-speech, and instead, I find myself moved to speak from the heart about the importance of truth in our lives.
In a moment of profound vulnerability, I read aloud a letter Alex had left for me – a confession of her involvement in the events that transpired, and her resolve to surrender herself to the authorities. The haunting melody echoes through the chamber as I struggle to maintain my composure, yet the truth weaves its way into the very fabric of our shared reality, forever etched in the annals of this congressional session.
Regardless of the significant personal, professional, and national ramifications, Mullen decides to reveal the identities of those responsible for the devastating Zero Day cyberattack, which has severely impacted America. He appears optimistic that his honesty could mark a new phase for his troubled nation, uniting the American people against a shared adversary. The conclusion is bittersweet, hinting that Mullen has paid a heavy price – losing his family in the process – as he pursues justice.
It’s quite unlikely that a straightforward solution will suffice for the deep-rooted division in contemporary American society as we see it. As TIME television critic Judy Berman stated, the show’s attempt to avoid offending and its vague messages about truth and freedom instead of providing more precise, potentially controversial viewpoints, can feel like a betrayal of its straightforward character.
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