The Hack (season 1)

The Hack is a British true-crime drama series airing on ITV and ITVX, written by acclaimed screenwriter Jack Thorne. The seven-part series delves into the infamous News of the World phone hacking scandal that rocked Britain and ultimately led to the downfall of one of the country's most influential tabloids. Set between 2002 and 2012, the show weaves together two real-life stories: the investigative work of journalist Nick Davies (played by David Tennant), who uncovered evidence of systemic phone hacking at the News of the World, and the parallel police investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan, led by Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook (Robert Carlyle). Toby Jones stars as Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger, with additional cast members including Eve Myles, Rose Leslie, Dougray Scott, and Steve Pemberton. The series is praised for its meticulous storytelling and ensemble cast, offering a gripping account of press corruption, power struggles, and the fight for truth in modern Britain