For one of its key scenes, Netflix’s new political thriller looked back to ancient Greece.

What Is the Gordian Knot in Netflix’s Zero Day?

The Gordian Knot mention refers to a popular proverb that dates back to the days of Alexander the Great.

Zero Day The Gordian Knot conversation, Robert DeNiro and Angela Bassett

Essentially, the Gordian Knot means a near-unsolvable problem without great action.

In ancient chronicler Arrian’s recantation of the events, this intrigued Alexander the Great.

He then dove into the knots for hours, attempting to unravel the ropes.

Robert De Niro as George Mullen sitting in a suit in Zero Day with an American flag behind him

However, Bassett’s TV president justifies her actions, saying,“This is different.

We knew who did it then.

We have no clue here and no time to spare.”

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