Hostage lacks a sense of political realism or nuance, even before the miniseries delves into a ludicrous and mostly tension-free kidnapping plot that cuts to the heart of the British leadership.
Our streaming services are conducting a long-term love affair with a genre I’ll call Let’s Put A Female Leader Under Duress! The latest, Hostage, puts Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy in a tight spot.
Netflix thriller Hostage, starring Suranne Jones (MaryLand) and Julie Delpy (Before Midnight), follows the story of a diplomatic meeting derailed by a kidnapping and blackmail scheme.
Netflix releases a laundry list of series heading to the platform in 2025, including a first look at The Woman in Cabin 10, a release date for Adolescence, and a new period piece with Matthew McFayden.
Netflix gears up for more British content with seven new series, most of which are from creators whom viewers already know from other projects like Steven Knight, Stephen Graham, Jamie Dornan, Guy Richie, and the Heartstopper team.
