There’s a new political thriller dominating the Netflix charts. Hostage, which premiered on August 21, is currently the second most-watched English show on the platform, with 10.8 million views in its first week.
Not quite enough to dethrone Wednesday, but more than enough to earn the reputation of a bona fide hit. Does that mean that more episodes are coming?
Hostage Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s no news about a potential Hostage season 2. Additionally, the show is listed on Netflix as a limited series, so there’s a chance this is all we get.
Still, the streaming service might reconsider given the impressive viewership numbers. It might also wait a while to see how the show performs before giving the green light.
For now, all we can do is keep our fingers as crossed as possible. Even if the show gets renewed, we probably won’t get a new season until 2027.
Hostage Cast
- Suranne Jones as Abigail Dalton
- Julie Delpy as Vivienne Toussaint
- Corey Mylchreest as Matheo Lewis
- Lucian Msamati as Kofi Adomako
- Ashley Thomas as Dr Alex Anderson
- James Cosmo as Max Dalton
- Jehnny Beth as Adrienne Pelletier
- Martin McCann as John Michael Shagan
What Could Happen in Hostage Season 2?
Hostage follows Abigail Dalton, the newly elected British Prime Minister, and Vivienne Toussaint, France’s first female President.
Dalton, who’s already struggling with a devastating healthcare crisis at home, is pushed to the brink when her husband is kidnapped. Toussaint, meanwhile, becomes the target of blackmail in the midst of a contentious reelection campaign.
Forced into an uneasy alliance, the two must navigate international conspiracies and impossible choices. All in order to unravel a crisis that threatens both their countries and their family lives.
By the end of the five episodes currently available, viewers might find themselves dizzy from the many twists and turns. We get answers, a tragedy, and a sense of finality by the time the end credits roll. Even so, Dalton’s political fate is left in the air.
If Hostage season 2 becomes reality, it might follow her as she tries to move on with her life. We wouldn’t be mad if she had to face yet another political crisis; after all, the word “hostage” has to play in somehow. Thankfully, the show’s creator seems on board.
“Look, I would love to tell more of this story, partly because I love writing for Suranne. But I also think there’s something really exciting about who she might go up against next. What her next opposite number might be, you know? Yeah, if we were lucky enough, I’d love to take this story on,” Matt Charman told RadioTimes.
Are There Other Shows Like Hostage?
If you loved the thrill and political intrigue of Hostage, there are plenty of other Netflix shows that scratch that itch. We recommend checking out The Diplomat, The Recruit, House of Cards, Zero Day, Treason, and Sara – Woman in the Shadows.
