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Hostage S1E3 — Episode 3
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Hostage•Season 1•Episode 3

Episode 3

4.2/10 · 15 votesAug 21, 202545 min

Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

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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Jesse Parker

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Nathan Aldous

Nathan Aldous

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Tom Barnett

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Nellie Burroughes

Nellie Burroughes

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Annabel Canaven

Annabel Canaven

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Al Holland

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Ayesha Hussain

Ayesha Hussain

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Ian Songhurst

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Episode Summary

"Episode 3" is episode 3 of Hostage season 1. It scored 4.2/10 from 15 votes, ranking #4 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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