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The Undeclared War

2022 Ended 47m episodes

6.3/10 106 votes

War & PoliticsDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Created by:: Peter Kosminsky
Cast:: Hannah Khalique-Brown, Simon Pegg, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Adrian Lester
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network:: Channel 4

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Series 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 3.6

Episode 1

2022-06-30 · 47m

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.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 2.7

Episode 2

2022-07-07 · 47m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 2.4

Episode 3

2022-07-14 · 56m

Vadim returns to Russia where his allegiances are tested, leading him to a risky stunt.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 2.3

Episode 4

2022-07-21 · 47m

With Saara in a difficult position, a revelation forces her hand. Marina moves to London.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 2.3

Episode 5

2022-07-28 · 47m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 3.1

Episode 6

2022-08-04 · 47m

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?

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