Netflix has announced a gripping new British political thriller, The Lords’ Day, adapted from Michael Dobbs’ novel. The six‑part series will feature Game of Thrones alum Gemma Whelan, best known as Yara Greyjoy, alongside an ensemble cast led by Damson Idris. Produced by Bad Wolf, the drama promises to deliver a high‑stakes hostage crisis inside Parliament, blending espionage, politics, and survival.
Quick read
- Gemma Whelan joins Netflix’s The Lords’ Day.
- Six‑episode thriller adapted from Michael Dobbs’ novel.
- Cast includes Damson Idris, Harry Lawtey, Arsema Thomas, Sophie Willan, Timothy Spall.
The series and its story
Based on Dobbs’ 2007 novel, The Lords’ Day unfolds during the State Opening of Parliament, when a terrorist siege traps Britain’s political elite inside Westminster. At the center is Harry Jones (Damson Idris), a British spy forced to navigate shifting loyalties and deadly stakes. The show is described as “an electrifying ride through England’s halls of power,” promising tension and intrigue in equal measure.
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Cast and creative team
The ensemble cast features:
- Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Harry Jones.
- Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, Killing Eve) in a key role.
- Harry Lawtey (Industry).
- Arsema Thomas (Queen Charlotte).
- Sophie Willan (Alma’s Not Normal).
- Timothy Spall (The Sixth Commandment).
Behind the camera, the series is written by Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent (Humans), directed by Ben Chanan (The Capture), and produced by Chris May. Executive producers include Jane Tranter, Dan McCulloch, and Joel Collins of Bad Wolf, the company behind His Dark Materials and Industry.
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For Gemma Whelan, this marks a return to high‑stakes drama after her breakout as Yara Greyjoy. Her casting adds star power to a series already stacked with talent. With Netflix investing heavily in UK originals, The Lords’ Day is positioned as a prestige thriller that could resonate globally, much like Dobbs’ House of Cards did years earlier.
