The Hack

About The Hack

Set between 2002 and 2012, the drama deftly interweaves two real life stories, the uncovering of phone hacking at the News of the World, and running parallel, the investigation into the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan.

ITV1's The Hack is a crime series. Its themes are journalist, historical drama, and phone hacking.

Its one season of 7 episodes was broadcast from September 2025 to November 2025.

David Tennant stars as Nick Davies, Toby Jones as Alan Rusbridger, Robert Carlyle as DCS Dave Cook, and Rose Leslie as Charlotte Harris. The story is adapted from real events. Production companies include AC Chapter One, ITV Studios, and One Shoe Films.

The Crown, Reign, and Masters of Sex make useful companions to The Hack.