‘Zero Day’ Review: Robert De Niro Excels in Netflix’s Uneven Political Thriller

'Zero Day' Review: Robert De Niro Excels in Netflix's Uneven Political Thriller

At the age of 81, and with a career that’s lasted over half a century, Robert De Niro has played just about every type of character there is, from the good to the outright villainous. In Netflix’s new six-episode limited series, Zero Day, which releases February 20 on Netflix, De Niro dons the role of a former U.S. President. It’s one of his most intriguing roles, with George Mullen first introduced as some virtuous Josiah Bartlet type before his flaws are revealed. Making Mullen a…