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Hostage S1E2 — Episode 2
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Hostage•Season 1•Episode 2

Episode 2

4.9/10 · 17 votesAug 21, 202543 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byIsabelle Sieb
Written byMatt Charman
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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

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Matt Charman

Matt Charman

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Matt Gray

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Ben Drury

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Hostage season 1. It scored 4.9/10 from 17 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 4.5). Directed by Isabelle Sieb and written by Matt Charman, it aired on August 21, 2025.

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