BREAKING: Netflix’s Political Thriller Hostage just debuted — and the Rotten Tomatoes REVIEWS are STRONG! 🔥⚡ Critics are calling it a high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat replacement for The Diplomat, packed with betrayal, chaos, and drama that cuts deeper than politics itself.

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If there’s one thing Netflix does pretty well, it’s original political thrillers that manage to captivate viewers with their twists, turns, and conspiracy-laden plots. Their newest offering, Hostage, is no different, as the series made its anticipated debut on the streaming service today to rave reviews from critics.

Starring Julie Delpy (Before Sunset, Avengers: Age of Ultron) and Suranne Jones (Coronation Street, Gentleman Jack) as the fictional French president and British prime minister, Hostage centers on a crisis during a summit between the UK and France. When Jones’ husband is kidnapped by militants who demand her resignation and Delpy becomes the target of blackmail, the two leaders must decide whether they can overcome their differences and collaborate to uncover the conspiracy behind these attacks. Think Prime Video’s Heads of State without the laughs.

Hitting Rotten Tomatoes with an 83% rating from critics, there’s a lot to love about the five-part series, as Isabella Soares from Collider notes that “if you’ve been on the lookout for another compelling series that resembles The Diplomat or Anatomy of a Scandal, Hostage is a fitting replacement.” Gavin Baker-Whitelaw from TV Guide also had high praise for the new series, adding:

“Hostage introduces more than enough twists and red herrings to keep us coming back for more. Like many contemporary political dramas, however, you may find it more enjoyable if you politely hand-wave its relationship to real-world politics.”

Netflix’s ‘Hostage’ Features Some “Riveting” Performances

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As veterans of their craft, both Delpy and Jones know what it takes to deliver commanding performances. The former is not only an accomplished actress who’s starred in some of the best romcoms ever made, but she’s also an acclaimed director. The latter starred in not only what is perhaps the best British soap opera of all time, but also in one of HBO’s most criminally overlooked series that never got the chance to shine. As such, they bring a wealth of experience to Netflix’s Hostage, and the results, says critic Andrew Murray, are top-notch, even if the series ended on a bit of a low note for him:

“Although Hostage doesn’t quite stick its landing, its strong premise and riveting performances are enough to make this a notable entry into Netflix’s ever-growing library.”

Karina Adelgaard from Heaven of Horror was another who enjoyed Hostage, saying that it’s not “one of those Netflix series that drags on for too long,” but rather one that is “all very fast-paced and intense in a way that leaves both its characters and us, the audience, breathless.” Abe Friedtanzer echoed those sentiments, adding that the series’ female leads help make it much more than just your standard political thriller:

“This is above all a fast-paced conspiracy thriller, but there are layers of meaning about being a woman in the workplace – which in this case involves running a country – that help elevate it from pure popcorn fare.”

With only six Rotten Tomatoes reviews so far, Hostage‘s 83% score is certain to change as the day goes on, but so far it seems to be one of those series that you can easily binge this weekend in a single sitting. Be sure to add it to your watch list if political thrillers are your jam, because from the sounds of it, it’s definitely worth your time.