“The Diplomat” has created some unmissable narratives around: The streaming powerhouse is launching a fresh series in August that definitely deserves a spot on your watchlist if you’re a fan of programs like Keri Russell’s praised thriller. It’s “Hostage,” debuting on August 21, focused on the unthinkable decisions faced by world leaders who must navigate the complexities of politics alongside their personal dilemmas.
The upcoming series centers on a British prime minister (portrayed by Suranne Jones) whose spouse is abducted during a diplomatic visit. Her adversary, the French president, also faces blackmail, a dual crisis that compels the two leaders to collaborate as their futures and lives hang in the balance. The series is directed by Matt Charman, the scribe behind “Bridge of Spies” and the originator of “Treason.” With all these elements, along with a stellar cast that features Julie Delpy as the French leader, “Hostage” is shaping up to be the type of series that will have political thriller enthusiasts like myself riveted to the screen.
“I’ve been eager to discover the perfect story to collaborate with Suranne, and I truly believe what she has accomplished with this role will astonish the Netflix audience,” Charman expressed in a discussion with Netflix’s Tudum. “A beleaguered British PM amid a struggle for her nation and her family — she’s fierce, merciless, and impossible to look away from.”
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