Netflix has today announced that the new limited series, ‘Hostage,’ will launch on 21st August, and shared the first look imagery.

The five-part series stars and is executive-produced by Suranne Jones, marking her first project with Netflix. It’s written by Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Treason).

First Look image from Netflix series Hostage First Look image from Netflix series Hostage

When the British Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French President is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices. Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures and lives might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?

First Look image from Netflix series Hostage
Lucian Msamati as Kofi. Cr. Des Willie/Netflix © 2025
First Look image from Netflix series Hostage
Sophie Robertson as Saskia, Corey Mylchreest as Matheo. Cr. Des Willie/Netflix © 2025

Isabel Sieb, Amy Neil serves as series directors. The cast includes Suranne Jones, Julie Delpy, Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Martin McCann, and Jehnny Beth.

First Look image from Netflix series Hostage
Suranne Jones as Abigail, Julie Delpy as Vivienne. Cr. Kevin Baker/Netflix © 2025
First Look image from Netflix series Hostage
Ashley Thomas as Dr. Alex (Centre). Cr. Ollie Upton/Netflix © 2025