Netflix is turning up the tension with Hostage, a gripping political thriller led by Suranne Jones (Vigil, Doctor Foster, Gentleman Jack). This high-stakes drama explores what happens when power, trust, and personal loss collide at the very top of global politics.
Here's everything you need to know about the new drama.
What to expect from Hostage on Netflix?
Hostage is a 5-part Netflix series about a fictional British Prime Minister called Abigail Dalto (played by Suranne Jones), whose world is thrown into chaos when her husband is suddenly kidnapped during a high-profile summit. At the same time, the visiting French President (Julie Delpy) is blackmailed, threatening to expose a scandal that could bring down governments and spark an international crisis.
What begins as a diplomatic nightmare soon spirals into a deadly game of secrets, manipulation, and betrayal. With their political futures and their lives on the line, these two powerful leaders must navigate a tense, dangerous alliance. Can they trust each other long enough to uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Who's in the cast of Hostage?
• Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey, Save Me) as British Prime Minister Abigail Dalto
• Julie Delpy (On The Verge, The Lesson) as French Prime Minister Vivienne Toussaint
• Corey Mylchreest (Queen Charlotte) as Matheo Lewis, Toussaints step son
• Lucian Msamati (Conclave, Gangs of London) as Kofi Adomako, Dalton’s Chief of Staff
• Ashley Thomas (Them, Great Expectations) as Alex Anderson, Dalton’s doctor husband
• James Cosmo (Jack Ryan, Game of Thrones) as Max Dalton, her ailing father
• Jehnney Beth (Anatomy of a Fall) as Adrienne Pelletier, Toussaints Chief of Staff
When is Hostage coming to Netflix?
Hostage has a release date of Monday 21st August, making it the perfect summer binge-watch!
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