American Hostage

Name: American Hostage
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2026-09-20
Cast: Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha, William Jackson Harper, Mireille Enos

BETWEEN SEASONS1 Season8 Episodes★ 6.9

American Hostage is a crime and drama series on MGM+ that premiered in 2026, with 1 season and 8 episodes to date. Its latest season ended on Nov 1, 2026, and we haven't confirmed whether it's coming back for Season 2.

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NetworkMGM+

First AiredSep 20, 2026

Last AiredNov 1, 2026

GenreCrime, Drama

Created ByShawn Ryan, Eileen Myers

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionSony Pictures Television, MiddKid Productions, Criminal Content

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Overview from TMDB

A psychological thriller anthology series focusing on a different hostage case every season.

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Cast

Jon Hamm

Fred Heckman

Giovanni Ribisi

Tony Kiritsis

Kristoffer Polaha

Dick Hall

William Jackson Harper

Ben Hairston

Mireille Enos

Barbara Heckman

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter, is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.

E1My Town Indy

Sep 20, 202641m★ 8.1

WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a hostage taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed live on air. Fred must decide whether to air the explosive interview.

E2McMahon, Martinis & Madness

Sep 20, 202650m★ 8.2

Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.

E3Magic Ticket Sweepstakes

Sep 27, 202650m★ 8.5

When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.

E4A Taste of Indianapolis

Oct 4, 202651m★ 8.2

Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.

E5WIBC Mystery Science Theatre

Oct 11, 202648m★ 8.0

Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer; a moment of connection between him and FBI Special Agent McNally shifts into a tense game of cat and mouse, and Fred must face a moral reckoning.

E6Moon News and Markets

Oct 18, 202648m

Fred wrestles with selling the false immunity agreement to Tony over the air, taking the story back to 1972.

E7Tomorrow's Here

Oct 25, 202647m

Having sold the lie of immunity on-air and successfully convinced Tony to sign the agreement, Fred now finds himself shut out of law enforcement's plans to bring this crisis to an end today, one way or another.

E8Break the Bank

Nov 1, 202655m

Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.

About American Hostage

American Hostage is a crime, drama series on MGM+. The show first aired on Sep 20, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. American Hostage's latest season ended on Nov 1, 2026. We haven't confirmed whether it's coming back for Season 2. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 15 votes. The cast includes Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha, William Jackson Harper, Mireille Enos. Created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers.

American Hostage FAQ

How many seasons does American Hostage have?

American Hostage has 1 season and 8 episodes.

Is American Hostage renewed or canceled?

American Hostage's latest season ended on Nov 1, 2026. We haven't confirmed whether it's coming back for Season 2.

Where can I watch American Hostage?

American Hostage is available on MGM+. You can stream it on Fubo, MGM+, Philo.

Will there be a Season 2 of American Hostage?

We haven't confirmed a Season 2, and no premiere date is listed. Season 1 ended on Nov 1, 2026. Track American Hostage to get an alert when there's news.

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