The Three Hostages

A talky, stage-bound spy serial that builds unease through hypnotic menace and clipped British resolve rather than action.

Created by

C.A. Lejeune

Genres

Drama

Starring

Patrick Barr, John Laurie, Jill Melford

Overview

Former spy Richard Hannay is drawn out of retirement to stop a criminal conspiracy involving hypnotism and blackmail. A sinister organisation kidnaps the children of prominent figures to manipulate global affairs, forcing Hannay to confront the deviously charismatic Dominick Medina in a battle of wits and psychological warfare.

How it feels

Tense, eerie, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Conspiracy, deception, power, crime

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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