Channel 4 · Ended

The State

Drama, War · 2017 · Rated 7.3/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2017-08-23

Award-winner Peter Kosminsky's compelling new drama, based on extensive research, follows the experiences of four British men and women who leave everything behind to join Isis in Syria.

Cast

Sam Otto Jalal Hossein

Ony Uhiara Shakira Boothe

Shavani Cameron Ushna Kaleel

Hiam Abbass Umm Salamah

Ryan McKen Ziyaad Kader

Jessica Gunning Umm Walid

Haaz Sleiman Dr. Rabia

Amir El-Masry Sayed

Ali Suliman Abu Omar

Yasen Atour Abu Issa

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2017-08-20 · 60 min Four young British Isis recruits are excited to begin their new lives in Syria, but are soon confronted with the harsh realities of life in The State.

E2 Episode 2 2017-08-21 · 60 min The recruits are forced to reflect on their new life in The State, faced with frontline battle, a barrel bomb attack and severe restrictions on women.

E3 Episode 3 2017-08-22 · 60 min As Ziyaad and Ushna are drawn deeper into Isis's hold, a brutal beating and a Yazidi slave market force Shakira and Jalal to question their beliefs.

E4 Episode 4 2017-08-23 · 60 min Jamal and Shakira's disillusionment with the brutality of life under Isis is complete and they decide to risk their own lives to help others get out. Jamal is given a new role and witnesses barbaric punishments. With the noose tightening around him, he risks his life to help Ibitsam and Narin.

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