The gripping world of international hostage negotiation is coming to Netflix in a major new six-part drama, Hostage, starring BAFTA winner Suranne Jones.
Jones, celebrated for her roles in Doctor Foster and Vigil, takes on the lead role of Dr. Agnes Reed, a renowned conflict negotiator. Her character is the last hope for a British family whose holiday of a lifetime turns into a nightmare when they are violently taken captive.
A High-Stakes Plot
The series opens with Agnes Reed at the peak of her career, a respected expert frequently called upon by governments to diffuse critical international situations. Her professional composure is shattered when she receives a panicked call: her own husband and children have been kidnapped while on vacation.
Now, the master negotiator finds herself on the other side of the table. Forced to negotiate for the lives of her own family, Agnes must use every tool at her disposal while her personal anguish threatens to cloud her professional judgement. The official synopsis teases a tense battle of wits, asking: "Can the master negotiator secure the release of her own family?"
Meet The Cast
Suranne Jones leads a stellar British cast. She is joined by Arian Nik (The Lazarus Project), who plays her on-screen husband. The series also features notable names including Joe Sims (Broadchurch), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), and Bethany Antonia (House of the Dragon).
The production is a collaboration between the makers of The Crown and the team behind the critically acclaimed It's a Sin, promising high production values and powerful storytelling.
When Can You Watch It?
While Netflix has yet to announce an exact premiere date, filming has officially wrapped. The series is expected to land on the global streaming platform in late 2024, positioning it as a major autumn release. This intense and personal thriller is already generating significant buzz and is set to be one of the must-watch dramas of the year.
