American Hostage

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.

Show Info

Web channel: United States MGM+ (2026 - now)
Schedule: Sundays (~ 48 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Scripted
Genres: DramaThriller
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes

Official site: www.mgmplus.com

6.3 (15 votes)

Previous Episode

Break the Bank

Episode 1x08; Nov 1, 2026

Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x08: Break the BankNov 1, 2026
1x07: Tomorrow Is HereOct 25, 2026
1x06: Moon News and MarketsOct 18, 2026
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Cast

Extra Details

Also known as:
  • Amerikai túsz (Hungary Hungary)
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