The State

A tense, sobering plunge into radicalisation that feels like a slow, uneasy descent into a world of conviction and consequence.

Created by

Peter Kosminsky

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ryan McKen, Ony Uhiara, Shavani Seth

Overview

The experiences of four British men and women who leave their lives behind to join ISIS in Syria.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and bleak. Measured and demanding.

About

Identity, faith, isolation, betrayal

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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