Netflix‘s latest political thriller is drawing comparisons to some of the platform’s most gripping series.
The show is being praised by fans for is its breakneck pace and dual-nation focus.
“This one feels like ten episodes crammed into five, and I mean that as a compliment: it goes, goes, goes, and never lets up until it’s over,” noted one.
The series manages to pack more plot twists and political maneuvering into its compact runtime than many shows accomplish across entire seasons.
Fans are already singing the show’s praises across social media, with many describing it as their latest obsession.
“Just finished it in one sitting – couldn’t look away! Suranne Jones is absolutely phenomenal,” tweeted one.
Another viewer posted: “Why did no one tell me how addictive it would be? Five episodes flew by, and I need more immediately.”
“This show had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The moral dilemmas are crushing, and Julie Delpy is terrifying as the French President,” shared one Reddit user.
Others have praised the pacing, with one fan commenting: “Finally a Netflix thriller that doesn’t drag – every minute counts!”
Critical reception has been largely positive, with reviewers praising both the performances and the show’s relentless pacing.
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 85% approval rating based on 26 critic reviews, indicating a strong critical consensus.
The Guardian calls it a ‘gripping, five-hour Netflix political thriller’ that avoids streaming fat and delivers both thrills and thoughtful commentary on leadership and sacrifice.
Critics have consistently highlighted the show’s lead performances despite reservations about the overall execution.
Jones and Delpy are fantastic in their respective roles, but the show has a soapy quality to it, preventing it from being elevated to true high drama, noted Variety‘s review.
The Hollywood Reporter was more critical, writing that the leads are defined by the power of their positions and the fragility of their significant others rather than by voices or personality traits.
Hostage centers around a fictional scenario that feels all too plausible in today’s political climate.
When the British prime minister’s husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
When the PM’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders face unimaginable choices.
Forced into a fierce rivalry can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?
The stellar cast is led by Suranne Jones, known for her work in Doctor Foster and Gentleman Jack, who plays British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton.
Opposite her, Julie Delpy takes on the role of the French President, bringing her considerable acting chops to this high-pressure political role.
The cast also includes Lucian Msamati, Corey Mylchreest, and Ashley Thomas, rounding out an ensemble that critics agree elevates the material.
Conceived and written by Matt Charman, whose CV includes an Oscar nomination for his work on Steven Spielberg’s film Bridge of Spies, the series represents another high-profile political thriller from the acclaimed screenwriter.
Watch the trailer for Hostage below…
Hostage is available to stream now on Netflix.
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