The Hack (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2025, The Hack is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Hack stars David Tennant as Nick Davies, Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger, Robert Carlyle as DCS Dave Cook and Rose Leslie as Charlotte Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Hack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX and ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hack tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hack (2025)?
- In GB, The Hack is available to stream on ITVX and ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hack worth watching?
- The Hack holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hack?
- The Hack stars David Tennant, Toby Jones, Robert Carlyle, Rose Leslie and Steve Pemberton.
- When was The Hack released?
- The Hack was released in 2025.