The Undeclared War 2022
“The battle line is online”
What is The Undeclared War?
The Undeclared War is a British near-future thriller television series created by Peter Kosminsky and Colin Callender. Set in the post-pandemic world, the series is centered around a team of analysts at the UK's NSA-style spy agency GCHQ who attempt to prevent a cyber-attack on the country's electoral system.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 30, 2022
- Last aired
- Jul 22, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The Undeclared War is a British near-future thriller television series created by Peter Kosminsky and Colin Callender. Set in the post-pandemic world, the series is centered around a team of analysts at the UK's NSA-style spy agency GCHQ who attempt to prevent a cyber-attack on the country's electoral system. The story takes place during an upcoming British general election involving the UK's first Black Conservative prime minister. The series explores themes of war, politics, drama, and sci-fi/fantasy. It premiered on Channel 4 and Peacock in 2022, with a cast including Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance, and Hannah Khalique-Brown.
Should you watch it?
“Analysts at GCHQ race to thwart a foreign cyber-attack during a British general election.”
- Engaging near-future cyber-security premise
- Focuses on high-stakes political conflict
- Deals with complex cyber security concepts
Watch it if you enjoy near-future political thrillers about cyber warfare.
The series deals with political conflict and cyber-attacks.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jun 30, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Jul 7, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Jul 14, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Jul 21, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Jul 28, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Aug 4, 2022
Frequently asked questions
When is the series set?
The series is set in the near-future year of 2024.
What organization is featured in the show?
The series focuses on analysts working at the UK agency GCHQ.
What is the main plot of the series?
A team of analysts attempts to ward off a cyber-attack on the country's electoral system.
Which networks broadcast the series?
The series was made for Channel 4 and Peacock.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Peter Kosminsky and Colin Callender.