The star plays the UK Prime Minister whose husband is taken hostage during a sensitive state visit.  

State visits can be fraught affairs, but a forthcoming Netflix thriller adds complications beyond the political theatre.

Starring Suranne Jones (Vigil), The Hostage sees a French Presidential visit to the UK derailed by kidnapping and blackmail. The five-part drama comes from writer Matt Charman (Bridge of Spies, Treason).

Here’s what the streamer tells us about The Hostage:

When the British prime minister’s husband is kidnapped and the visiting French president is blackmailed, the two political leaders both face unimaginable choices. Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?

Alongside Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy, the limited series also stars Corey Mylchreest (The Sandman). Plus, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Martin McCann and Jehnny Beth.

Suranne Jones says:

“I’m thrilled to be on Netflix, in something I’m really proud of. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. We’d talked about projects previously, but for me, it was about finding the right thing. Hostage was perfect — me and Matt together, backed up by this brilliant, supportive team. I loved it.” 

Writer Matt Charman adds:

“I’ve been dying to find the right story to tell with Suranne and I honestly believe what she’s done with this character is going to blow the Netflix audience away. An embattled British PM in the middle of a fight for her country and her family — she’s fierce, ruthless, and you can’t take your eyes off of her.”

The Hostage land at Netflix on August 21st, 2025.