The Undeclared War
The battle line is online
K122022•47m•6.4/10
War & PoliticsDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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6.4/10(67)
In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
Production
Playground Entertainment, Universal International Studios, Stonehenge Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 30, 2022
Last Aired
August 4, 2022
Networks
Channel 4
Created By
Peter Kosminsky
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2022-06-30
A young intern's first day at GCHQ coincides with a major cyberattack on the UK. To win her superiors' trust, she breaks ranks to analyse the malware code without permission and uncovers a greater threat missed by others.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2022-07-07
Saara befriends John, a veteran GCHQ staffer, and seeks help from Gabriel in decrypting a message in the virus. Danny signs off on Saara attending a cyber conference with US agent Kathy, aware that Russian intelligence will also be there.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2022-07-14
Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2022-07-21
With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2022-07-28
Signs of irregularity in the UK general election result prompt political unrest, and the nation's relationship with its allies is threatened. Saara makes a devastating discovery.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2022-08-04
As the true extent of Russia's interference with the UK becomes clear, Saara and her former classmate join forces. Can they uncover the hidden code and prevent a war?
Cast
Hannah Khalique-Brown
Saara Parvan
Simon Pegg
Danny Patrick
Maisie Richardson-Sellers
Kathy Freeman
Edward Holcroft
James Cox
Adrian Lester
PM Andrew Makinde
Alex Jennings
David Neal
Hattie Morahan
Elizabeth Kahn
Ed Stoppard
Richard Marston
