The Hack OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream David Tennant's true-crime series

The official streaming release date in India for the critically acclaimed British true-crime television series The Hack has been confirmed. On November 7, 2025, Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) will launch the seven-part drama that details the infamous phone hacking case at News International.

Phone hacking scandal

With an emphasis on the years 2002–2012, the show explores one of the biggest media scandals in contemporary British history. The show expertly weaves together two intricate, real-life investigations. Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch (Steve Pemberton) owned the now-defunct tabloid News of the World, and the main plot follows investigative journalist Nick Davies (David Tennant) of The Guardian as he relentlessly discovers widespread phone hacking activities at the publication.

A distinct, long-unsolved crime—the 1987 assassination of private investigator Daniel Morgan—runs parallel to the journalistic exposé. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook (Robert Carlyle) leads the inquiry and discovers ties to the criminal underworld that was central to the phone hacking operation. The show focuses on the ways in which police investigations and the hunt for tabloid stories overlapped, going so far as to target crime victims like murdered youngster Milly Dowler.

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Star-studded ensemble cast

Renowned British actors are part of the ensemble cast. In the role of Alan Rusbridger, Toby Jones portrays the former editor-in-chief of The Guardian who defended Davies's journalism. The ensemble also includes Cara Theobold as journalist Amelia Hill, Eve Myles as hacking victim Jacqui Hames, Gordon Brown played by Dougray Scott, Rebekah Brooks by Rosalie Craig, and "Mr. Apollo"—the anonymous source—played by Adrian Lester. This ensemble cast gives a tale about power, press ethics, and institutional failure tremendous dramatic weight.

Writing credits for The Hack go to Annalisa Dinnella and BAFTA winner Jack Thorne, while Lewis Arnold serves as director. The series, according to Thorne—who has written and directed powerful historical dramas like Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office—is an important look back at previous events, especially now that "the truth seems more in danger than ever." The series will tackle the complicated legal and ethical terrain of the scandal with precision and intensity, given the creative team's history in high-stakes, socially relevant drama.

What to expect

Indian viewers should expect a riveting and thought-provoking seven-part series. With its star-studded ensemble, painstakingly researched events, and concentrated, non-sensational approach to the true-crime element, The Hack is sure to be a giant addition to Lionsgate Play's (OTTplay Premium) slate this November.

FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for The Hack in India?

A: The British true-crime series The Hack is scheduled to release in India on November 7, 2025.

Q: Where can I watch The Hack in India?

A: The Hack will be available to stream exclusively on the OTT platform Lionsgate Play (OTTplay Premium) in India.

Q: How many episodes are there in The Hack?

A: The Hack is a limited drama series consisting of seven episodes.