Series synopsis
The Hack is a British drama crime television series that premiered on ITV1 on September 24, 2025. It ended on November 5, 2025. It was created by Jack Thorne. It stars David Tennant, Toby Jones, Robert Carlyle and Rose Leslie.
Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the uncovering of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.
Premise
Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the uncovering of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.
Premise: The truth doesn't die quietly.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Tennant as Nick Davies
- Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger
- Robert Carlyle as DCS Dave Cook
- Rose Leslie as Charlotte Harris
- Steve Pemberton as Rupert Murdoch
- Eve Myles as Jacqui Hames
- Dougray Scott as PM Gordon Brown
- Katherine Kelly as Sheridan McCoid
Supporting cast
- Kevin Doyle as AC John Yates
- Neil Maskell as Glen Campbell
- Lee Ingleby as David Leigh
- Pip Torrens as Stuart Kuttner
- Ron Cook as Max Mosley
- George Russo as Glen Mulcaire
- Rebecca Front as DAC Sue Akers
- Cara Theobold as Amelia Hill
- Barry Sloane as DS Ezra Slater
- Lisa Dillon as Clare Rewcastle Brown
- Dolly Gadsdon as Lily Cook / Ella
- Rosalie Craig as Rebekah Brooks
Guest cast
- Lisa McGrillis as Sarah Montague
- Stephanie Levi-John as Alice
- Alec Newman as John Mullin
- Elisabeth Hopper as Caroline Davies
- Casper Knopf as Nick Davies (Young)
- Nabil Elouahabi as DC Buzz Aldrin
- Adrian Lester as Mr. Apollo
- Konnie Huq as Mr. Apollo 2
- Harry Hill as Mr. Apollo 1
- Jonathan Ross as Mr. Apollo 4
- Gabby Logan as Mr. Apollo 3
- Robert Glenister as DCI Callum Lockhart
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | September 24, 2025 | November 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Following a tip from an anonymous source, journalist Nick Davies investigates reports of endemic phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World. |
September 24, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 DCS Dave Cook takes on the most-investigated unsolved murder in the history of the Met and uncovers troubling links to Fleet Street. |
October 1, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Nick fights to protect his editor and his newspaper from a Fleet Street backlash, while forming new alliances and coming into conflict with Scotland Yard. |
October 8, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 5, 2025 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |