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Hostages

2013 · TV Series · TV-14 · 42 min · ★ 5.9 · 60% critics

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A high-stakes suspense drama follows a top surgeon whose family is taken captive at home by a rogue FBI agent with a political agenda. Forced into a dangerous situation, the surgeon must navigate threats while being ordered to commit an unimaginable act involving the President’s surgery.

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Also known as Hostages (US)

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Details
Years
2013–2014
Release date
2013-09-23
Network
CBS
Language
English
Rated
TV-14
Runtime
42 min
Critic score
60/100
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (89 votes)
About

If you want nonstop political hostage tension with a serious thriller vibe, Hostages delivers—Not for you if you need realism, clarity, or believeability; you may prefer The Catch or The Resident instead.

Pros: fast-paced suspense; strong lead acting; gripping family tension | Cons: confusing plot; unrealistic events; rushed/weak execution

Themes

  • surgeon
  • hostage situation
  • assassination of president

Cast & crew

Episodes1 season · 15 episodes

Season 115 episodes
  • S1E1Pilot42m
  • S1E2Invisible Leash42m
  • S1E3Power of Persuasion42m
  • S1E42:45 PM42m
  • S1E5Truth and Consequences42m
  • S1E6Sister's Keeper42m
  • S1E7Hail Mary42m
  • S1E8The Good Reason42m
  • S1E9Loose Ends42m
  • S1E10Burden of Truth42m
  • S1E11Off the Record42m
  • S1E12The Cost of Living42m
  • S1E13Fight or Flight42m
  • S1E14Suspicious Minds42m
  • S1E15Endgame42m