Drama | Thriller
Station:
MGM+ (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2026-09-20
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The first 8-episode installment of this anthology series is set in the 1970s. The psychological thriller tells the harrowing true story of Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.
There is no Next Episode of American Hostage planned.
S1E6 - Moon News and Markets
Fred wrestles with selling the false immunity agreement to Tony over the air, taking the story back to 1972.
Air Date: 18 Oct 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Tomorrow Is Here
Having sold the lie of immunity on-air and successfully convinced Tony to sign the agreement, Fred now finds himself shut out of law enforcement's plans to bring this crisis to an end today, one way or another.
Air Date: 25 Oct 2026 11:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Break the Bank
Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.
Air Date: 01 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)