The State

Drama 2017

Unflinching in its portrayal of the hardships, brutality and everyday realities of life as members of the Islamic State, The State is a truly compelling drama, exploring one of the most complex and troubling issues of our age.

Drama 2017

18+

Starring Ony Uhiara, Sam Otto, Shavani Cameron

EPISODE 1

Part One

Four ISIS recruits are excited to start new lives in Syria, but face harsh realities.

46 min · Sep 18, 2017 14+
EPISODE 2

Part 2

The recruits are forced to reflect on their new lives as Jalal and Ziyaad experience battle and Shakira witnesses the aftermath of a barrel bomb.

47 min · Sep 18, 2017 14+
EPISODE 3

Part 3

Marriage to a foreign fighter is challenging but Ushna is determined to make it work. Shakira turns down a proposal, with brutal consequences.

47 min · Sep 19, 2017 18+
EPISODE 4

Part 4

Jalal is given a new role and witnesses barbaric punishments. With the noose tightening around him, he risks his life to help Ibitsam and Narin.

48 min · Sep 19, 2017 18+

Ony Uhiara

Shakira
Sam Otto

Jalal
Shavani Cameron

Ushna Kaleel
Ryan McKen

Ziyad Kader
Hiam Abbass

Umm Salaams

About

The State

DRAMA

Unflinching in its portrayal of the hardships, brutality and everyday realities of life as members of the Islamic State, The State is a truly compelling drama, exploring one of the most complex and troubling issues of our age.

Information

Studio: NAT GEO
Released: 2017
Rated: 18+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.