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HISTORICAL FACTS: Abigail dalton - Caught on Camera

This plot trick is ruining modern television, and we’re to blame

STATE OF THE ARTS: As ‘Hostage’, ‘Coldwater’ and ‘The Guest’ all arrive within weeks of each other, Phil Harrison asks: are our low attention spans slowly destroying TV?

The Independent UK

Your next binge: 3 best shows in Netflix's top 10 you need to stream right now

Searching for your next Netflix watch? Here are the three best shows in Netflix's top 10 shows list that you shouldn't skip right now, including "Hostage."

Tom’s Guide

Hostage ending explained: The finale of the Suranne Jones Netflix thriller broken down

Who was behind Alex's kidnapping, and what does that mean for Abigail? We break down the explosive finale of the epic show

Woman & Home

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Your Next Binge: 3 Best Shows in Netflix's Top 10 You Need To Stream Now

Hunting for your next Netflix watch? Here are the three best shows in the Netflix top 10 that you shouldn't miss out on, including "Wednesday" season 2 and the new political thriller, "Hostage."

Tom’s Guide

'Hostage' Ending, Explained: Breaking Down the Netflix Thriller Finale

Thankfully, all of our questions are answered by the end of the Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy miniseries.

Marie Claire

Meet the Cast of 'Hostage:' Your Guide to the Netflix Series

Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones play world leaders forced to work together.

Marie Claire

Playing politics gets dangerous for Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones in ‘Hostage’

Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones found filming scenes as politicians terrifying for new Netflix thriller show “Hostage.”

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Working mothers and 'how the world perceives you as a woman' - Netflix's Hostage understands the challenges of modern parenting

Suranne Jones stars as the British Prime Minister in the series, but alongside the political action, you'll find a strong feminist undertone to Hostage

Woman & Home

Hostage episode 2 recap: tense negotiations and a double agent's identity is revealed (Spoilers)

Hostage episode 2 recap — Abigail Dalton, the British Prime Minister, and French President Toussaint are embroiled in a deadly scheme of kidnapping and blackmail.

WhatToWatch

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Best Political Thriller Series Of The Year

A high-profile cast leads a conspiracy thriller on par with 'The Night Agent' and 'The Bodyguard.'

Inverse

Suranne Jones says Hostage role showed her the brutal reality of political life

The actor leads Netflix’s new political thriller, in which her character Abigail Dalton forms an uneasy alliance with French President Vivienne Toussaint, played by Julie Delpy.

Evening Standard

Hostage ending explained: who is behind the coup? (Spoilers)

Hostage ending explained — Abigail Dalton, the British Prime Minister, and French President Toussaint are embroiled in a deadly scheme of kidnapping and blackmail.

WhatToWatch

Hostage episode 4 recap: who is assassinated? (Spoilers)

Hostage episode 4 recap — Abigail Dalton, the British Prime Minister, and French President Toussaint are embroiled in a deadly scheme of kidnapping and blackmail.

WhatToWatch

Hostage episode 3 recap: a murder plot and the walls close in on Abigail (Spoilers)

Hostage episode 3 recap — Abigail Dalton, the British Prime Minister, and French President Toussaint are embroiled in a deadly scheme of kidnapping and blackmail.

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TechRadar

I watched the new Netflix political thriller Hostage and it’s hands down the best original TV show of 2025

The new Netflix series Hostage follows a fictional British Prime Minister's husband being abducted, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

The Guardian - UK

Hostage review – five hours of fast, furious fun, featuring Suranne Jones as prime minister

Kidnappings, terrorists, blackmail: this globetrotting political thriller is a rollicking, propulsive yarn … and its take on female leaders is deeply refreshing

WhatToWatch

Hostage episode 1 recap: kidnapping, blackmail and the heads of state meet (Spoilers)

Hostage episode 1 recap — Abigail Dalton, the British Prime Minister, and French President Toussaint are embroiled in a deadly scheme of kidnapping and blackmail.

WhatToWatch

Netflix adds thriller starring Suranne Jones — it has to be your next binge

Hostage promises to be addictive

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Evening Standard

Hostage on Netflix review: a sharp, twisty, and engrossingly topical thriller

4/5 Even if it occasionally veers too far into pulp, the show’s powerhouse main performances are reason enough to watch

WhatToWatch

TV tonight: our highlights for Thursday, August 21 including Hostage

Also on is The Hotel Inspector and Tom Kerridge Cooks Spain

The Independent UK

Hostage review – Chic Suranne Jones thriller is let down by a wonky storyline

3/5 Jones and Julie Delpy star as formidable world leaders in this Netflix drama – it’s just a shame the series chases jump-the-shark plot points instead of grappling with the uncomfortable questions at its heart

Total Film

The best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

Check out our guide to the best movies and shows streaming this week, August 18–24

Tom’s Guide

New Releases on Netflix: 7 Must-Watch Shows and Movies This Week

Dig into all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including "Hostage," "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" and more.

Evening Standard

Hostage on Netflix: who’s in the cast, from Suranne Jones to Lucian Msamati

The show is being touted as the next The Bodyguard

The Guardian - UK

Hostage to Long Story Short: the seven best shows to stream this week

Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy star as frenemies in a captivating thriller, and BoJack Horseman’s creator is back with a delightful new animation. Plus: the Real Housewives of London … at long last

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