Hostage (2025)

Name: Hostage
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Cast: Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Ashley Thomas, Martin McCann

I will not negotiate. I will not be held...

★ 6.8 Drama · War & Politics Latest: S1 E05

When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.

Created by: Matt Charman
Cast: Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Ashley Thomas, Martin McCann, Isobel Akuwudike, Hiftu Quasem, Sophie Robertson
Country: United Kingdom
First aired: August 21, 2025

Seasons

Limited Series · 5 episodes

Limited Series Episodes

1. Episode 1
With the country in crisis and her husband held hostage, the newly-elected British prime minister turns to the visiting French president for help.
2. Episode 2
Dalton looks for ways to rescue her husband without informing the cabinet. But without Toussaint's help, there's no chance of saving him.
3. Episode 3
As the UK terror threat level rises to critical, the kidnappers go quiet. The two heads of state discuss a deal that could save them both.
4. Episode 4
A grieving Dalton faces her mutinous cabinet and Toussaint confronts her furious husband. Despite everything, the leaders finally reach an agreement.
5. Episode 5
A state of emergency is declared across the country. With the military in control, Dalton must find who's behind it all before it's too late.