Hostage
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, War & Politics
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.8 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Homeland or Masters of the Air, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 282K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Matt Charman
- Suranne JonesAbigail Dalton
- Julie DelpyVivienne Toussaint
- Corey MylchreestMatheo Lewis
- Ashley ThomasDr Alex Anderson
- Martin McCannJohn Shagan
- Isobel AkuwudikeSylvie Anderson
- Hiftu QuasemAyesha
- Sophie RobertsonSaskia Morgan
- Lucian MsamatiKofi Adomako