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Hostage S1E1 — Episode 1

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Hostage•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

4.5/10 · 16 votesAug 21, 202544 min

Ranked #3 of 5 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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

Directed byIsabelle Sieb

Written byMatt Charman

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Cast9

Suranne Jones

Suranne Jones

Abigail Dalton

Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy

Vivienne Toussaint

Corey Mylchreest

Corey Mylchreest

Matheo Lewis

Ashley Thomas

Ashley Thomas

Dr Alex Anderson

Martin McCann

Martin McCann

John Shagan

Isobel Akuwudike

Isobel Akuwudike

Sylvie Anderson

Hiftu Quasem

Hiftu Quasem

Ayesha

Sophie Robertson

Sophie Robertson

Saskia Morgan

Lucian Msamati

Lucian Msamati

Kofi Adomako

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Isabelle Sieb

Isabelle Sieb

Director

Matt Charman

Matt Charman

Writer

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Matt Gray

Director of Photography

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Ben Drury

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Hostage season 1. It scored 4.5/10 from 16 votes, ranking #3 of 5 episodes this season (season average 4.5). Directed by Isabelle Sieb and written by Matt Charman, it aired on August 21, 2025.

Next: E2 · Episode 2 Best of Season 1