The State
2017 · Channel 4 · 60 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Episode 4
Thu, 24 Aug, 7:00 am
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.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Mon, 21 Aug· 60 minFour 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.
- E02
Episode 2
Tue, 22 Aug· 60 minThe 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.
- E03
Episode 3
Wed, 23 Aug· 60 minAs 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.
- E04
Episode 4
Thu, 24 Aug· 60 minJamal 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.
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
