Hostage: Suranne Jones Stars in Netflix’s Explosive Political Thriller
A Prime Minister’s personal crisis collides with global diplomacy in Netflix’s new five-part miniseries.
When the husband of British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton is kidnapped during a high-profile summit, political power games become personal in Hostage, a gripping new thriller from Netflix and Binocular Productions. Created by Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Treason), the five-part series debuts globally on August 21, 2025.
Hostage follows Dalton, portrayed by Suranne Jones, as she’s forced into an impossible dilemma: meet the kidnappers’ demand to resign, or risk her husband’s life. As the summit with the French President spirals into chaos, diplomatic ties fray, and national security takes a backseat to personal sacrifice.
Opposite Jones is Julie Delpy as Vivienne Toussaint, the French President, who’s simultaneously being blackmailed. The two leaders must navigate a fractured alliance, deep mistrust, and rising political pressure, all while an election looms and a mysterious health crisis surfaces.
The trailer, titled Hostage | Official Trailer | Netflix, reveals glimpses of emotional turmoil, covert operations, and psychological tension. Directed by Isabelle Sieb and Amy Neil, the miniseries was filmed across the UK and La Palma, Canary Islands, wrapping production in June 2024.
The cast also includes Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Jehnny Beth, and Martin McCann, all of whom play pivotal roles in the conspiracy and chaos that unfolds.
Beyond the abduction narrative, Hostage explores power, trust, and resilience through the lens of two women at the pinnacle of global leadership. The series combines Charman’s signature political storytelling with high-stakes drama and emotional depth.
For fans of tense geopolitics and personal stakes, Hostage promises edge-of-your-seat suspense and thought-provoking drama. As the world watches the leaders’ every move, the true question remains: how far will they go to protect the ones they love?
