Let's break down the explosive series finale of Netflix's "Zero Day," a cautionary tale about autocracy, misinformation and cyberterrorism.

"I love a political thriller. I really love being in New York," she added. "So it was as close to a no brainer as you can get." Caplan portrays George Mullen's (De Niro) daughter, Alexandra, who is a young New York congresswoman working hard to distance herself from her father's political legacy and establish herself in her own right.

Robert De Niro's Zero Day starts off on a really strong note, though quickly loses the plot as it shifts its focus away from its gripping mystery.