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American Hostage

TV-MA2026–1 seasonShawn Ryan

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

CrimeDrama
1970sHostageBased On True StoryAnthologyPsychological ThrillerNews ReportBased On Podcast

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What is American Hostage (2026) about?

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

Who stars in American Hostage?

American Hostage stars Jon Hamm (Fred Heckman), Giovanni Ribisi (Tony Kiritsis), Kristoffer Polaha (Dick Hall), William Jackson Harper (Ben Hairston), Mireille Enos (Barbara Heckman). The series was created by Shawn Ryan.

How many seasons does American Hostage have?

American Hostage has 1 seasons. There are 8 episodes in total.

Where can I watch American Hostage?

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