2026 · TV Series · 1 season · ★ 7.20

American Hostage

CrimeDrama

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

About American Hostage

American Hostage is a 2026 crime and drama TV series created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, starring Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha and William Jackson Harper. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far. The series airs on MGM+. Viewers rate it 7.2/10. Original language: English.

American Hostage cast

Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman
Giovanni Ribisi as Tony Kiritsis
Kristoffer Polaha as Dick Hall
William Jackson Harper as Ben Hairston
Mireille Enos as Barbara Heckman

Series details

First aired: 20 September 2026
Latest episode: 20 September 2026
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1 (8 episodes)
Genres: Crime, Drama
Created by: Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers
Network: MGM+
Language: English
Rating: ★ 7.2/10

American Hostage episodes

Season 1

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.

My Town Indy

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.

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McMahon, Martinis & Madness

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

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Magic Ticket Sweepstakes

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.

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A Taste of Indianapolis

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

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WIBC Mystery Science Theatre

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.

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Moon News and Markets

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

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Tomorrow's Here

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.

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Break the Bank

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

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American Hostage FAQ

Where can I watch American Hostage?

You can watch American Hostage episodes online on Flixwave. Pick a season below and press “Watch” on any episode.

How many seasons of American Hostage are there?

American Hostage has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in American Hostage?

The main cast includes Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha, William Jackson Harper and Mireille Enos. The series was created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers.

Is American Hostage worth watching?

American Hostage has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 and is a good pick for fans of crime and drama series.