Robert De Niro's Zero Day starts off on a really strong note, though quickly loses the plot as it shifts its focus away from its gripping mystery.

"Zero Day" is Robert De Niro's first starring TV role, so this Netflix show was always going to be the top show to watch this week on the streaming service. But the question remained — would it live up to the hype? Having now watched the entire six-episode limited series, I can tell you that the answer is a resounding yes.

The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.