The Undeclared War

Season 1

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Set in 2024 in the run-up to a British general election, "The Undeclared War" tracks a leading team of analysts buried in the heart of GCHQ (the UK's version of the NSA), secretly working to ward off a cyber-attack on the country's electoral system. When a routine stress test of Internet infrastructure goes awry, 21-year-old GCHQ intern Saara Parvin suddenly finds herself operating on the invisible frontier of high-stakes cyber warfare.

6 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1A 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.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Saara 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.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5Signs 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.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6As 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 of Season 1

  • Hannah Khalique-BrownSaara Parvan
  • Simon PeggDanny Patrick
  • Maisie Richardson-SellersKathy Freeman
  • Edward HolcroftJames Cox
  • Adrian LesterPM Andrew Makinde
  • Alex JenningsDavid Neal
  • Hattie MorahanElizabeth Kahn
  • Ed StoppardRichard Marston
  • Robert JonesProducer

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