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Hostage

2025 · 1 season

A taut, high-stakes political thriller that keeps you on edge as two leaders face impossible choices under relentless pressure.

Created by
Matt Charman
Genres
Drama, War & politics
Tagline
I will not negotiate. I will not be held...
Overview
When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
How it feels
Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About
Power, politics, betrayal, family
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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Created by
Matt Charman
Genres
Drama, War & politics
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

Cast

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  • Netflix

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Details

Genres
drama, war & politics
Created by
Matt Charman
Written by
Matt Charman
Starring
Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Ashley Thomas, Martin McCann, Isobel Akuwudike, Hiftu Quasem, Sophie Robertson
Music
Jeff Russo
Cinematography
Catherine Derry, Matt Gray
Length
1 seasons, 5 episodes
Network
Netflix
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French

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