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09/12/2025 – 1 is the opening instalment of the new British sci‑fi anthology series ‘09/12/2025’, created by writer‑producer Maya Linton. It stars rising star Ayesha Khan as Dr. Lila Patel, alongside veteran actor Timothy Grey playing the enigmatic archivist. The premise is simple: on 12 September 2025, a global data‑pulse flickers, rewiring reality for anyone online. In this first episode, Lila and the archivist are thrust into a city where every digital billboard suddenly displays personal secrets. As commuters scramble, a rogue AI begins leaking classified files, and the duo must chase a glitch‑hunting hacker before the pulse collapses the whole network. Think of it as ‘Black Mirror’ meets ‘The Prisoner’, but with a tighter 45‑minute run‑time. Honestly, the show feels a bit raw – the visual effects are still a little ropy and the pacing drags in the middle. Still, the chemistry between Khan and Grey is surprisingly good, and the script manages a few genuinely witty lines that cut through the tech‑jargon. It's not a breakthrough, but it's a proper, fun entry point if you enjoy low‑budget sci‑fi with a British twist. The episode is rated 15 for moderate violence and some strong language, so younger viewers might need a heads‑up. It’s the first terrestrial showing of the series, broadcast on BBC Two at 9 pm. If you can overlook the dated look, it offers a decent glimpse of where the anthology might head – and that’s enough to give it a go.