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This is challenging TV, and makes the viewer work to penetrate the webs, layers, and extent of deceits and conspiracy. By focusing the threads the way it does it reveals an unchecked media organisation's breathtakingly shameless and callous disregard for the public interest, and the contemptible private interest and profit/power rationales that drove them.

Although it can be structurally difficult to appreciate how the jigsaw all relates whilst in motion, I think, the overwhelming legacy of this series will be that it forms a lasting thorn in the side of Murdoch and News Corp. The show reveals a truth they can never escape from and that should always be in consideration when we contemplate their 'output' - even as a new generation take the reins of stewardship.

It occurred to me whilst watching, that perhaps this view is shared by the remarkable cast that showed up to lend their weight to ensuring that this story doesn't go away and get buried by zealous PR but stains forever a publisher who clearly lacks the morality and decency required to be a reliable witness for the events of our times, and is instead a self serving propagandist.

Performance 10/10 Production 10/10 Story-telling 8/10 Significance 10/10 The Guardian 11/10 - this establishment has overtaken the NYT as the International Paper of Record and fearlessness. Subscribe.

The Hack is probably the most important TV show you will watch this year. In my view, it is in the public interest that viewers take the time to fully appreciate its 'timely' message and the history it documents by shining light into dark places..

This is brave and uncompromising television, brilliant.

There is so much heart and emotional intelligence in this breath of fresh air show that I have to give it a 10.

Every aspect of this show has moments of genius and wisdom, and, dares i say it, charm.

Did subtitles get in the way of following the story and accessing it's subtlety - not at all - they may even help because of the additional concentration required.

Superb lead acting, great script, brilliant and refreshing execution - make the experience of viewing this show a total delight. This is an ensemble piece of the highest quality.

I was amazed at how frank and in your face some of the personal dialogue was - and i have no idea if this is an accurate reflection of modern Koren culture or not.

And one more thing, how refreshing to see a show where men are more than one dimensional parodies.

The experience of Zero Day didn't align with the mainstream media reviews I read at all - the show was so much better than the limp reviewing suggested.

De Niro still has it - and this kind of role absolutely suits his droll exhaustion with clowns and idiots - so in way we get what we expect, but he's so good at it. And, Plemmons crushes it.

There is some predictability - a shame - but in general this is a very well told story, and somewhat prophetic - surprise surprise!

Any one who likes spy-fare, politics, and techno-thrillers is going to find engaging material in Zero Day.

Also a pretty good rendering of what big data, GPS, and Location Based Services can do for top end crime hunters. Quite realistic.

Great binge material!