2020 - 2023
Cobra is a British political thriller exploring a fictional scenario where the UK government faces a series of national emergencies. Set in the heart of government, the series follows Prime Minister Robert Sutherland and his chief of staff as they navigate impossible political decisions while managing personal pressures. Named after the Cabinet Office Briefing Room where crisis meetings are held, each season deals with different catastrophes from power outages to cyberattacks. The show examines how democratic institutions respond to existential threats while balancing political survival with public duty.