Countdown To Conflict

The trailer for the highly anticipated Taiwanese drama Zero Day kicks off with the ominous “Day Z,” the abbreviation for Zero Day, signifying the day the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) lands in Taiwan. The trailer masterfully builds tension by showcasing the events of the seven days leading up to this critical moment.

The trailer begins with a Taiwan news channel reporting that a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Y-8 aircraft had crossed the South China Sea before “suddenly vanishing from the radar screens.”

A news anchor warns viewers, “China is blocking Taiwan’s waters under the pretext of search and rescue.” The announcement sets off a wave of panic as the Taiwanese army retreats and the PLA lands on Kinmen, a frontline island off China’s coast, marking what is later described as a “declaration of war from China.”

On “Day Z-7: Blocking Taiwanese Waters,” the PLA Navy and Air Force encircle Taiwan under the guise of a search and rescue mission. The Chinese forces spread propaganda, urging Taiwanese citizens to abandon resistance and sign a peace agreement. Chilling scenes depict eerily silent neighborhoods as tanks roll through streets and jets roar overhead.

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“Day Z-5: Evacuation” features scenes of evacuation as countries issue travel alerts and announce the evacuation of their citizens from Taiwan. The trailer shows individuals from various nations, including Vietnam, contemplating their departure from the island.

On “Day Z-4: Public Infrastructure Suspended”, public infrastructure grinds to a halt due to hacker attacks and espionage, resulting in widespread disruptions to water, power, and internet services.

Amid this chaos, the Taiwanese President addresses the nation, only to be interrupted by a broadcast from Chinese state TV. A female newsreader instructs Taiwanese citizens to “follow the instructions” of Chinese soldiers, with messages plastered across screens island-wide, urging people to “raise their arms” and inform PLA soldiers of any hidden pro-independence activists.

“Day Z-3: Social Unrest” depicts the infiltration of Taiwan’s underground and social groups by China. The phase reveals prisons releasing dangerous criminals, inciting widespread disorder.

“Day Z-2: Fifth Column” illustrates the rise of internal collaborators in Taiwan who, under pressure and incentives from the PLA, believe that the PLA can create a new regime in Taiwan. These collaborators brandish pro-Beijing flags and resort to armed resistance.

“Day Z-1: Total Chaos” shows severe supply shortages and complete disruption of water, electricity, and telecommunications, prompting a desperate exodus of citizens.

Finally, Zero Day arrives. The trailer depicts the beginning of the invasion, with a Chinese anchor declaring, “Dear Comrades, We Belong to the Same Family.” This signals the start of a chilling and suspenseful series that mirrors real-world fears and tensions.

The “Zero Day” trailer effectively sets the stage for a gripping drama that will not only entertain but also provoke deep reflection on the precarious state of Taiwan’s security and sovereignty.