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Hostages

Drama
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2013
1 Season
15 Episodes
EN
Canceled
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A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders Dr. Sanders to assassinate the President when she operates on him.

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Season 1

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Pilot
E1

Pilot

Sep 23, 201342m5.8

After Dr. Ellen Sanders, a prominent Washington D.C. surgeon, is handpicked to operate on the President of the United States, rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle and armed intruders suddenly take her and her family hostage.

Invisible Leash
E2

Invisible Leash

Sep 30, 201342m7.0

Duncan promises to kill a member of Ellen's family when she refuses to assassinate the president during surgery. Duncan also informs the family to go about their normal lives for the next two weeks until the commander in chief's operation.

Power of Persuasion
E3

Power of Persuasion

Oct 7, 201342m7.5

When the President decides to use another doctor for his surgery, Ellen is threatened by Duncan to make him change his mind. Also, Ellen meets Duncan's daughter which could help her get more insight into him.

2:45 PM
E4

2:45 PM

Oct 14, 201342m7.0

Ellen and Brian work on a plan to escape with their kids. Meanwhile, Duncan's mom makes a difficult decision.

Truth and Consequences
E5

Truth and Consequences

Oct 21, 201342m7.3

Emily puts her skills to work when there is an emergency in the house. An innocent becomes a victim and Duncan wants answers.

Sister's Keeper
E6

Sister's Keeper

Oct 28, 201342m8.0

Ellen's sister Lauren unexpectedly arrives at the house and decides to stays while unaware of the current situation. Hoffman in his investigation of the disappearance of Nurse Angela discovers Archer's involvement and confronts Duncan about his lies. Meanwhile Kramer discovers a way that can get Sandrine the money that she needs with dire consequences by robbing a high stakes poker game and Morgan visits a OBGYN in a routine pregnancy checkup.

Hail Mary
E7

Hail Mary

Nov 4, 201342m8.0

Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder.

The Good Reason
E8

The Good Reason

Nov 11, 201342m8.0

As Ellen tries to decide if she should save Duncan, she confronts his wife; Creasy has a meeting with Col. Blair and Vanessa.

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About Hostages

A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders Dr. Sanders to assassinate the President when she operates on him. Across 1 season and 15 episodes, originally airing on CBS, with status "Canceled".

Hostages Cast and Characters

The cast features Toni Collette (as Ellen Sanders), Dylan McDermott (as Agent Duncan Carlisle), Tate Donovan (as Brian Sanders), Quinn Shephard (as Morgan Sanders), and Mateus Ward (as Jake Sanders). Their performances are a major reason Hostages has built such a passionate audience.

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Hostages flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Hostages has 15 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Hostages good? What's the rating?

Hostages holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 89 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Hostages?

The main cast includes Toni Collette, Dylan McDermott, Tate Donovan, and Quinn Shephard, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Hostages available in English?

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When was Hostages released?

Hostages first aired in 2013.

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How many seasons and episodes does Hostages have?

Hostages currently has 1 season and a total of 15 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Hostages about?

A high-octane suspense drama that centers on Dr. Ellen Sanders, a premier surgeon thrust into a chilling political conspiracy when she and her family are held captive in their home by rogue FBI Agent Duncan Carlisle, a desperate man doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, who orders Dr. Sanders to assassinate t… It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is Hostages originally available?

Hostages was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Hostages first released?

Hostages first premiered on September 23, 2013 (2013).

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