Zero Day is a political techno-thriller drama series created by Eric Newman. The Netflix series follows Former President George Mullen, who is appointed as the head of the Zero Day Commission to investigate a devastating cyberattack on the people of the United States. Zero Day stars Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Bill Camp, Dan Stevens, Angela Bassett, Matthew Modine, and McKinley Belcher III. So, if you loved the conspiracy thriller story, nail-biting drama, and compelling characters in Zero Day, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Designated Survivor (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Designated Survivor is a political conspiracy thriller drama series created by David Guggenheim. The ABC and later Netflix series follows Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Thomas Kirkman, who suddenly becomes the President of the United States after a terror attack wipes out everybody in the line of succession. Now, he must work with the FBI to find the people responsible for the terror attack. Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland, Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, Maggie Q, Jake Epstein, Paulo Costanza, Zoe McLellan, and Ben Lawson.
Mr. Robot (Rent on Prime Video)
Mr. Robot is a techno-thriller and psychological drama series created by Sam Esmail. The USA Network series follows Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker suffering from various psychological issues. He joins a group of hackers to bring down the top 1% of the world. Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Martin Wallström, Christian Slater, Michael Cristofer, and Stephanie Corneliussen.
Condor (MGM+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Condor is a spy thriller drama series created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson. Based on the 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor by James Grady and its 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor, the MGM+ series follows Joe Turner, an idealistic young CIA analyst who is falsely accused of murdering all of his colleagues. Now, he must go on the run to prove himself innocent while trying to find the people behind the murders. Condor stars Max Irons, Brendan Fraser, William Hurt, Leem Lubany, Angel Bonanni, Kristen Hager, Mira Sorvino, Bob Balaban, Constance Zimmer, and Alexei Bondar.
Paradise (Hulu)
Paradise is a political sci-fi thriller series created by Dan Fogelman. The Hulu series is set in an idyllic community housing some of the most influential people. It follows United States Secret Service agent Xavier Collins after the President is murdered. Now, he must find the person behind the murder while also uncovering a conspiracy that will change the whole world or whatever’s left of it. Paradise stars Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Aliyah Mastin, Percy Daggs IV, and James Marsden.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is a conspiracy action thriller drama series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, the Netflix series follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland as he finds himself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy involving people at the highest levels of government. Now, he must go on the run with tech CEO Rose Larkin to uncover the truth. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, Enrique Murciano, D.B. Woodside, and Hong Chau.
Rabbit Hole (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Rabbit Hole is a spy thriller drama series created by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. The Paramount+ series follows John Weir, a corporate spy specializing in deception and frame-up jobs gets framed for a murder by a mysterious group of people. Now, he must try to prove himself innocent while also trying not to get caught by the authorities. Rabbit Hole stars Kiefer Sutherland, Meta Golding, Enid Graham, Rob Yang, Walt Klink, and Charles Dance.
Bodyguard (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Bodyguard is a British political thriller drama series created by Jed Mercurio. The BBC One series follows David Budd, a former soldier now working as a police officer, who gets assigned to the security team of a controversial politician after he stopped a terrorist attack on British soil. Bodyguard stars Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin, Pippa Haywood, and Paul Ready.
The Madness (Netflix)
The Madness is a conspiracy thriller crime drama series created by Stephen Belber. The Netflix series follows Muncie Daniels, a media personality who becomes the top suspect in the murder of a known white nationalist. Daniels soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy and must try to protect his family while also clearing his name. The Madness stars Colman Domingo, Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson, and Gabrielle Graham.
The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List is an action conspiracy thriller drama series created by Dave DiGilio. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Jack Carr, the Prime Video series follows Lieutenant Commander James Reece, a US Navy SEAL whose last mission had gone horribly wrong, resulting in the deaths of his whole team. When he begins to investigate the mission, Reece gets embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the lives of his family. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
Jack Ryan (Prime Video)
Jack Ryan is a spy action thriller drama series created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Based on the works of Tom Clancy, the Prime Video series follows Jack Ryan, a former U.S. Marine now working as a CIA analyst who uncovers some suspicious transactions that lead him to a dangerous man who is planning a grave terror attack on the United States. Jack Ryan stars John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, John Hoogenakker, and Noomi Rapace.
Homeland (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Homeland is a political thriller drama series created by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa. Based on the Israeli series Prisoners of War by Gideon Raff, the Showtime series follows Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer with bipolar disorder who begins to suspect Nicholas Brody, a Marine Corps scout sniper, of being a traitor after his sudden release from captivity by al-Qaeda. Homeland stars Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood, Diego Klattenhoff, and Jackson Pace.