Netflix Announces The Lords Day Thriller Starring Damson Idris

Netflix has announced a new six-episode political thriller series titled The Lords Day, starring British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris in the lead role of ex-spy Harry Jones. Production is set to begin in the spring of 2026 in the United Kingdom, with the story unfolding inside the Palace of Westminster during the State Opening of Parliament.

In the series, Idris portrays Harry Jones, a former British intelligence operative and convicted traitor who finds himself trapped amid a lockdown as a hostage siege escalates. The plot centers on the United Kingdom's government being taken hostage, turning Parliament into enemy territory. As tensions rise, Jones navigates the halls of power, testing loyalties and prompting sacrifices in a fight for survival. Not all characters will make it out alive, and the narrative questions whether Jones can leverage his skills to rescue the nation.

The series is adapted from a novel by Michael Dobbs, a Conservative politician and member of the House of Lords best known for authoring the House of Cards trilogy, which inspired both a 1990 BBC adaptation and Netflix's 2013 American series. Dobbs's insider knowledge of British politics lends authenticity to...