Netflix’s latest chart-topper, Hostage, has stormed past Wednesday Season 2 to become the #1 show globally, despite sparking fierce debate among viewers. Created by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies), Hostage is a taut, five-episode political thriller that blends diplomacy, betrayal, and high-stakes suspense.
What Hostage Is About
- Set during a tense Franco-British summit, the story kicks off when British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton’s husband is kidnapped.
- Simultaneously, French President Vivienne Toussaint is blackmailed, plunging both nations into a covert crisis.
- The series unfolds as a race-against-time investigation, packed with psychological twists and diplomatic brinkmanship.
Divisive but Addictive
Despite the mixed audience reactions, Hostage has clearly struck a chord—especially with fans of political thrillers like The Diplomat and The Night Agent. Its rise to the top of Netflix’s global charts proves that even divisive storytelling can dominate when the stakes are high and the drama is real.