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The Best Episodes of Hostage Season 1

Every episode of Hostage Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hostage Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Hostage Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(563 votes)

    S1:E4

    A grieving Dalton faces her mutinous cabinet and Toussaint confronts her furious husband. Despite everything, the leaders finally reach an agreement.

    Director:Amy Neil
    Writer:Matt Charman

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  2. Hostage Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(581 votes)

    S1:E3

    As the UK terror threat level rises to critical, the kidnappers go quiet. The two heads of state discuss a deal that could save them both.

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Matt Charman

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  3. Hostage Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.1/10(618 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dalton looks for ways to rescue her husband without informing the cabinet. But without Toussaint's help, there's no chance of saving him.

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Matt Charman

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  4. Hostage Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(769 votes)

    S1:E1

    With the country in crisis and her husband held hostage, the newly-elected British prime minister turns to the visiting French president for help.

    Director:Isabelle Sieb
    Writer:Matt Charman

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  5. Hostage Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.6/10(587 votes)

    S1:E5

    A state of emergency is declared across the country. With the military in control, Dalton must find who's behind it all before it's too late.

    Director:Amy Neil
    Writer:Matt Charman

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 4" is the best rated episode of Hostage season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 563 votes. Directed by Amy Neil and written by Matt Charman, it aired on August 21, 2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".