The experiences of four British men and women who leave their lives behind to join ISIS in Syria.
- Created by
- Peter Kosminsky
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
S1 E1Part One
Aug 20, 201750 min
Four young British male and female ISIS recruits are excited to begin their new lives in Syria. Jalal and Ziyaad enjoy the male camaraderie as they are trained and equipped for battle, while Shakira and Ushna are taught the strict rules wom
S1 E2Part Two
Aug 21, 201750 min
The recruits are forced to reflect on their new lives in The State. Jalal and Ziyaad experience bloody frontline battle, while Shakira witnesses the horrifying aftermath of a barrel bomb and Ushna is shocked at the brutal treatment of women
S1 E3Part Three
Aug 22, 201750 min
Marriage to a foreign fighter proves challenging for Ushna but she is determined to make it work. Shakira too must marry to continue working, but turns down a proposal from Abu Akram with brutal consequences. Jalal is horrified by the treat
S1 E4Part Four
Aug 23, 201750 min
Jalal is given a new role by ISIS, and witnesses barbaric punishments and mock executions to feed its propaganda machine. With the noose tightening around him, he decides to risk his own safety to help Ibitsam and Narin escape. As Ushna’s c
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The State?
- The State is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel. It can also be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The State are there?
- The State has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The State?
- The State has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 23, 2017.
- Who stars in The State?
- The State stars Ryan McKen, Ony Uhiara, Shavani Seth, Ali Suliman, Samer Bisharat.
