Those who lovedThe Night AgentandThe Diplomatwon’t want to miss Netflix’sHostage. The upcoming series, which will begin streaming on Netflix on Jul 27, 2025, should continue a positive trend for the platform. A thrilling political drama,Hostagecomes from creator Matt Charman and stars Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy as Prime Minister Abigail Dalton and French President Vivienne Toussaint, respectively.
The trailer forHostageintroduces Jones' Prime Minister Dalton, who starts out at odds with Delpy’s President Toussaint. However,these two are faced with an impossible choice when the British leader’s husband is abducted and held hostage, and Toussaint begins receiving threats.Hostageis all intense action and political intrigue, which is precisely the formula that has worked forNetflix’s seriesin recent years.
Hostage Adds To Netflix’s Major Political Thriller Series Trend
This Genre Has Been Full Of Winners For Netflix
Several of Netflix’s most popular series in recent years have been political thrillers, andHostageappears to be an attempt to continue the trend. Of course,The Night AgentandThe Diplomatare prime examples. Both these series premiered in 2023 and have since put out exceptional sophomore seasons.
The Night Agentcurrently holds an 80% critic scoreonRotten Tomatoes, whileThe Diplomatcomes in even higher with a 90% score. More recently,Zero Dayhit Netflix, and though its critical reception was a bit lower, its social impact shouldn’t be understated. Then there are some of Netflix’s older political thrillers likeHouse of Cards, which initially got this trend rolling.
Based on the trailer forHostage, this TV show will fit right in with some of Netflix’s biggest successes. This could very well be our next action-packed binge watch. Unfortunately,Hostageis billed as a limited series, so it likely won’t have as long a run as some of the political thrillers listed above. Still, it could be the perfect thing to hold us over as we wait for the return of other Netflix hits.
Hostage Will Be Perfect To Watch While Waiting For The Diplomat & The Night Agent Season 3
This New Political Thriller Can Hold Us Over
The trailer forHostagehas a similarly intense vibe asThe Night AgentorThe Diplomat. There’s just something about taking a peek into the secret world of political leaders (however fictitious and dramatized) that is thrilling, so Netflix’s newest offering within the genre is entirely welcome. The timing is especially good, sinceHostageshould make our wait for returning seasons much easier.
There is currently no official release date for The Diplomat season 3, but it’s expected to hit Netflix sometime in the fall of 2025. Then, The Night Agent season 3 is expected to arrive a handful of months later, near the beginning of 2026.
There is currently no official release date forThe Diplomatseason 3, but it’s expected to hit Netflix sometime in the fall of 2025. Then,The Night Agentseason 3 is expected to arrive a handful of months later, near the beginning of 2026.Hostage’s August 2025 release is the perfect way to pass the time, in addition to being, hopefully, a strong expansion to the genre.
Hostage
Cast
Hostage is a 2025 political thriller that follows the intense predicament faced by the British Prime Minister and the French President. As the Prime Minister’s husband is kidnapped and the French President is blackmailed, both leaders grapple with dire decisions that could impact their political careers and personal lives.
The Night Agent
The Night Agent is a suspenseful thriller in which a dedicated FBI agent becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after answering an emergency line call. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue, the agent uncovers a mole within the White House, posing significant risks to national security.
The Diplomat
Set within the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, The Diplomat follows the challenges and intricacies faced by an ambassador as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. The series explores the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities amidst global tensions and the pursuit of peace.
