The State Within (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2006, The State Within is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 December 2006. After a plane explodes over Washington DC, panic begins to envelop the British embassy, and its ambassador to Washington, Mark Brydon, finds himself caught in a potentially damaging diplomatic incident.
Who’s in it. The State Within stars Jason Isaacs as Mark Brydon, Ben Daniels as Nicholas Brocklehurst, Eva Birthistle as Jane Lavery and Aaron Abrams as Matthew Weiss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The State Within has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The State Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The State Within tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The State Within (2006)?
- In US, The State Within is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The State Within worth watching?
- The State Within holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The State Within?
- The State Within stars Jason Isaacs, Ben Daniels, Eva Birthistle, Aaron Abrams and Neil Pearson.
- When was The State Within released?
- The State Within was released in 2006.