Suranne Jones plays a different kind of prime minister in Netflix's Hostage Des Willie/NetflixFollowing on from the huge success of British originals like Baby Reindeer, Toxic Town, Black Doves and, of course, Adolescence, Netflix has now unveiled its latest UK-centric drama. Hostage has all the makings of yet another huge hit for the streaming platform, featuring Suranne Jones in the lead role of a British prime minister who has to make some pretty hefty decisions when, as the title suggests, her husband is abducted and held at ransom. AdvertisementCritics so far are in agreement that the show is destined to find a huge audience, with its most glowing reviews hailing it as “fascinating” and “captivating”. So if you’re prepared to suspend a platoon’s worth of disbelief, then Hostage is not without adrenalin-rush entertainment value. But sadly, Hostage is the kind of show you’ll forget by Labour Day.”Advertisement

Source: Huffington Post August 21, 2025 08:16 UTC