“The battle line is online”
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.
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.
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.
Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.
With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.
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.
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?
Hannah Khalique-Brown
Saara Parvan
Simon Pegg
Danny Patrick
Maisie Richardson-Sellers
Kathy Freeman
Adrian Lester
PM Andrew Makinde
Sian Brooke
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