Hostage
Series Overview
Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Islamic State Group comes this gripping documentary thriller that follows the fate of British photojournalist John Cantlie, kidnapped in Syria alongside his colleague and friend James Foley.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
58 min per episode
2026 – 2026
Premiered: Wed, Mar 4, 2026
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
After the murder of James shocks the world, John appears online in Islamic State videos, raising chilling questions about loyalty, coercion, and survival.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marian Mohamed
Martin McDonnell
Alec Webb, Dlovan Barwari, Mustafa Alali, Firas Itani, Ben de Pear
Department Leadership Roster
Marian Mohamed
Director
Alec Webb
Producer
Martin McDonnell
Editor
Dlovan Barwari
Producer
Mustafa Alali
Producer
Firas Itani
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hostage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostage
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What is Hostage about?
Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Islamic State Group comes this gripping documentary thriller that follows the fate of British photojournalist John Cantlie, kidnapped in Syria alongside his colleague and friend James Foley.
How many seasons does Hostage have?
Hostage comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hostage?
Key cast members in Hostage include Not specified.
Who created or directed Hostage?
Hostage was developed and directed by Marian Mohamed.