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Hostage S1E4 — Episode 4

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Hostage•Season 1•Episode 4

Episode 4

4.9/10 · 16 votesAug 21, 202539 min

Ranked #2 of 5 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byAmy Neil

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

Crew12

A

Amy Neil

Director

Matt Charman

Matt Charman

Writer

J

Jesse Parker

Editor

C

Catherine Derry

Director of Photography

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Andy Torbet

Stunts

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Matt Bell

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Stuart Boother

Stuart Boother

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Andrew Burford

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Imogen Cain

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Elliot Collins

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N

Nic Goodey

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T

Troy Kenchington

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Episode 4" is episode 4 of Hostage season 1. It scored 4.9/10 from 16 votes, ranking #2 of 5 episodes this season (season average 4.5). Directed by Amy Neil and written by Matt Charman, it aired on August 21, 2025.

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