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Season 1 – Hostages

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Driven by desperation, rogue FBI agent Duncan Carlisle makes hostages of renowned surgeon Ellen Sanders' family. He demands that she kill the president during an upcoming operation. While Carlisle and his team of accomplices -- including brother-in-law Kramer, hot-headed ex-soldier Archer and mysterious Sandrine -- hold the family captive, the lines between right and wrong become increasingly blurred. Ellen faces a terrible dilemma between following her captors' demands or further endangering her family.
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Ellen E Jones Independent (UK) We can enjoy the exhilarating ride you'd expect from exec producer Jerry "Blow 'em up" Bruckheimer. Say what you will about Con Air and Armageddon, but this guy knows how to hold an audience's attention. Jan 15, 2014 Full Review Diane Garrett TheWrap Suspense-filled from the get-go, Hostages revolves around a family full of secrets. Oct 8, 2013 Full Review Jeff Jensen Entertainment Weekly If the writing can bring invention to the thriller parts and smarts to the domestic parts, and invention, Hostages could have an indefinite hold on our imagination. Rated: B- Sep 24, 2013 Full Review Terence Johnson AwardsCircuit.com Hostages is one of those pilots that doesn't build the momentum necessary to make one want to return to the show, despite the central conflict and great cast. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 26, 2018 Full Review George Meixner What Culture There will be no episode two account of Hostages from this reviewer. They took an hour of my life and I refuse to enter into a dialogue with my captors. Jan 13, 2014 Full Review Amber Dowling The Loop The 14 and 15th final episodes of Hostages aired Monday night, bringing the story of Dr. Sanders and her family's kidnapping to a gripping close, and those who did choose to tune in were rewarded with a great final hour. Jan 8, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Possibly the worst series I've ever watched in my whole life. There's nothing good about Hostages, the cast is cheesy and the plot is absolutely ridiculous. I really regret having wasted my time in this. Highly NOT recommended. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Losing the will to live !!! can't see me seeing the series through to the end Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette lead the cast in the CBS drama Hostages. When the President goes under the knife for a routine surgery a group of mercenaries hold the surgeon's family hostage in order to force her to kill the President; but soon things get complicated and the family begins to question whether they should be helping the mercenaries instead of resisting them. The season starts out a little weak as it tries to seed too many subplots, but around midseason it finds its focus and begins to weave a compelling conspiracy. While there are some problem with story structure, Hostages delivers an entertaining 15 episode first season that's exciting and full of thrills. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Only watched 2 episodes so far but it seems to be one of these shows that has promise but implausible to think the president would be advertising that he is going in for a routine operation. Oh and after the doctors cock up, she would be replaced, but I will stick with it.. good cast Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Although its plot keeps jumping from point A to point B, Hostages keeps us thrilled with its never ending twisty story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This series is quite consistent -- in its consistently poor acting, lame dialogue, and zero suspense. I need to say this again: none of those actors showed more than a thin one-dimensional character. Toni Collette was better in her small role in 'Enough Said' (the movie) than in her leading role in this series. Dylan McDermott showed zero emotion throughout the whole damn series. None of the other actors were any better. Truly: this series could not have been worse! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Toni Collette

Dr. Ellen Sanders

Dylan McDermott

Duncan Carlisle

Tate Donovan

Brian Sanders

Sandrine Holt

Sandrine

Rhys Coiro

Kramer

Billy Brown

Archer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2013 Pilot A rogue FBI agent takes Dr. Ellen Sanders hostage after she is chosen to operate on the president, threatening to kill her and her family unless she assassinates him during the surgery. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2013 Invisible Leash Duncan informs Ellen that her refusal to assassinate the president will cost her a loved one's life; the family learns it will be monitored by Duncan's men until the operation. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2013 Power of Persuasion After the president decides to go with a different surgeon, Duncan insists that Ellen change his mind or face the consequences; Ellen gains some insight into Duncan's life when she meets his daughter. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2013 2:45 PM Brian and Ellen form a plan to escape with their children; Duncan's wife wants to stop her treatment. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2013 Truth and Consequences Ellen has to perform emergency surgery at her house; Duncan wants answers when an innocent person in their plan becomes a victim. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2013 Sister's Keeper When Ellen's sister visits unexpectedly, Duncan forces Ellen to get rid of her without raising any suspicions. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2013 Hail Mary Ellen and Brian try to take down Duncan; Archer's accomplice plans to reveal information to the assistant district attorney about a murder. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2013 The Good Reason As Ellen tries to decide if she should save Duncan, she confronts his wife; Creasy has a meeting with Col. Blair and Vanessa. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 2013 Loose Ends When investigators get close to uncovering the plot to kill the president, Duncan is ordered to take out an insider. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 25, 2013 Burden of Truth Ellen tries to talk Duncan into backing out of the assassination plot when a member of the president's staff is murdered. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 2013 Off the Record Duncan locks the Sanders in a room for the day as he and the team go after the snipers in New York; Duncan's mother-in-law wants to expose the president. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 9, 2013 The Cost of Living Brian wants to expose Duncan to the police, but changes his mind when he sees evidence of Ellen and Duncan getting close. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 16, 2013 Fight or Flight Ellen reveals to Duncan that she will not kill the President; She insists she will help him to get the bone marrow he needs to save his wife, as long as he gives her something in return - a promise to protect her children. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 6, 2014 Suspicious Minds Duncan discovers Sandrine's betrayal and decides to use it to his advantage in an attempt to help his own family, who have fallen into Blair's hands. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 6, 2014 Endgame The first lady confronts Ellen before she operates on the president. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Phil Abraham, David Von Ancken, Duane Clark, Russell Lee Fine, Henry Bronchtein
Executive Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Rick Eid, Omri Givon, Rotem Shamir, Chayim Sharir
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Rick Eid, Nick Santora, Aron Eli Coleite, Cassie Pappas, Jennifer Cecil, Alon Aranya
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2013