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Hostage – Limited Series, Episode 1

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With the country in crisis and her husband held hostage, the newly-elected British prime minister turns to the visiting French president for help.
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Matt Charman

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Julie Delpy

Vivienne Toussaint

Suranne Jones

Abigail Dalton

Corey Mylchreest

Matheo Lewis

Lucian Msamati

Kofi Adomako

Ashley Thomas

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Jack King New York Magazine/Vulture Aug 21
4/5
How do you make such a choice between the person that you love, who you have raised a child with, and your obligation to the millions of people who have entrusted you with leading an entire nation? It’s an interesting moral dilemma. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis With the country in crisis and her husband held hostage, the newly-elected British prime minister turns to the visiting French president for help.
Director
Isabelle Sieb, Amy Neil
Creator
Matt Charman
Executive Producer
Foz Allan, Steve Searle, Suranne Jones
Screenwriter
Matt Charman
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 21, 2025
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