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Wild Cards – Season 3, Episode 8 The Hostage Always Rings Twice

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Max finds herself playing hostage negotiator when a kidnapped woman calls 911 using a makeshift phone, unraveling a complex web involving an affair, gambling and a race against time at a NASCAR event. Actors: Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Tamara Taylor, Justin Allgaier, Terry Chen, Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Fletcher Donovan.

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Michael Konyves

Creator

Giacomo Gianniotti

Ellis

Vanessa Morgan

Max

Karin Konoval

Commissioner Russo

Jason Priestley

George

Amy Goodmurphy

Detective Yates
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Shelby Elpers Tell-Tale TV 3d
3.5/5
“The Hostage Always Rings Twice” finds the characters at a familiar yet dynamically repurposed crossroads — going through with a con that jeopardizes their progress or dealing with the potentially deadly consequences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Max finds herself playing hostage negotiator when a kidnapped woman calls 911 using a makeshift phone, unraveling a complex web involving an affair, gambling and a race against time at a NASCAR event. Actors: Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Tamara Taylor, Justin Allgaier, Terry Chen, Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Fletcher Donovan.
Creator
Michael Konyves
Executive Producer
Michael Konyves, James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone, Morwyn Brebner
Network
CBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 24, 2026