Decider by Joel Keller

Hostage is a solid political thriller made better by the performances of Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy, especially when they’re on screen together.

The Guardian by Lucy Mangan

It’s a rollicking, propulsive and compulsive yarn that also manages to give two great parts to two women of a certain age then leaves them to get on with it as characters rather than symbols.

Variety by Aramide Tinubu

Despite some truly far-fetched storylines and one rather salacious twist, “Hostage” is certainly worth the ride.

i by Emily Baker

Hostage is one of the best British dramas I’ve seen this year, and I couldn’t tear myself away from all five episodes – which is why I wish this wasn’t a Netflix show.

Collider by Isabella Soares

This is one of those TV shows that is made for a binge-watch, because although questions arise in every episode, the writers leave just the right number of revelations to keep you invested from start to finish.

Wall Street Journal by John Anderson

Can a series be geopolitically preposterous and still be a bingeable romp? Sure, and there are plenty of examples, though not many as forthrightly crackpot and provocative as “Hostage.”

TV Guide by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

In five fast-paced episodes, 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.

Empire by David Opie

A solid binge for viewers who like their thrillers lean, entertaining, and somewhat vacuous.

Radio Times by Morgan Cormack

Hostage is surely a good time – it's a series that is entertaining, has some fine performances, is slightly surprising in parts and fits the binge-watch model perfectly. It just won't be one that you'll likely remember after watching.

The Independent by Helen Coffey

The trouble is, beneath the series’ slick exterior lies a slightly wonky storyline – one that ranges from the shrug-worthy to the downright jump-the-shark.