A psychological thriller anthology series focusing on a different hostage case every season.
Creator: Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers
A psychological thriller anthology series focusing on a different hostage case every season.
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American Hostage is a 2026 crime and drama TV series from the United States created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers, starring Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi and Kristoffer Polaha. It first aired on September 20, 2026. The series has 1 season and 8 episodes on MGM+. Audiences rate it 6.6/10 from 9 votes — mixed to positive. You can stream it on Prime Video Free, Philo Free, MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime) and The Roku Channel.
American Hostage premiered on September 20, 2026.
American Hostage was created by Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers.
The main cast includes Jon Hamm, Giovanni Ribisi, Kristoffer Polaha, William Jackson Harper and Mireille Enos.
American Hostage has 1 season (8 episodes). Status: Returning Series.
It is available to stream on Prime Video Free, Philo Free, MGM+ (Via Amazon Prime), The Roku Channel and MGM+ (US). See "Watch Now" above for rent and buy options.
It holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 9 ratings, so fans of crime and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Streaming links by Watchmode. Availability for US.
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
| E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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Shawn Ryan
Eileen Myers
Jon Hamm
Giovanni Ribisi
Kristoffer Polaha
William Jackson Harper
Mireille Enos