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Don’t miss Jon Hamm in the new series, ‘American Hostage’

Don’t miss Jon Hamm in the new series, ‘American Hostage’

Hamm stars as Fred Heckman, a popular radio reporter who finds himself in the middle of a tense hostage negotiation.

Justin Golba
Justin Golba is a long-time sports reporter, writing for outlets such as Land-Grant Holy Land, AmateurGolf.com, and various newspapers. As an avid TV and movie watcher, he brought his writing to The Streamable to help the cord-cutters navigate the streaming world.
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Justin Golba is a Kent State graduate and long-time sports reporter who covers Ohio State, hosts the "Bucketheads" college basketball podcast, and works in the golf industry. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Administration.
Justin Golba is a Kent State graduate and long-time sports reporter who covers Ohio State, hosts the "Bucketheads" college basketball podcast, and works in the golf industry. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Administration.

Jon Hamm is back, and he has another intriguing series to check out. “American Hostage” is a new series coming to MGM+, and the eight-episode series debuts Sunday, Sept. 20, at 9 p.m. ET, with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, Nov. 1. Hamm, the star of “Mad Men” and “Your Friends & Neighbors”, stars as Fred Heckman, alongside Emmy Award nominee Giovanni Ribisi as Tony Kiritsis in this true story. You can catch the entire series with a subscription to MGM+.

How to watch ‘American Hostage’

Everything you need to know about ‘American Hostage’

When does ‘American Hostage’ come out?

“American Hostage” will premiere on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. ET. The eight-episode series will air on MGM+. The series will debut with a two-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes through the finale on Sunday, Nov. 1.

What is the episode release schedule for ‘American Hostage’?

Date Time (ET) Episode Outlet
Sunday, Sept. 20 9 p.m. Episode 1: My Town Indy MGM+
Sunday, Sept. 20 10 p.m. Episode 2: McMahon, Martinis & Madness MGM+
Sunday, Sept. 27 9 p.m. Episode 3: Magic Ticket Sweepstakes MGM+
Sunday, Oct. 4 9 p.m. Episode 4: TBA MGM+
Sunday, Oct. 11 9 p.m. Episode 5: TBA MGM+
Sunday, Oct. 18 9 p.m. Episode 6: TBA MGM+
Sunday, Oct. 25 9 p.m. Episode 7: TBA MGM+
Sunday, Nov. 1 9 p.m. Episode 8: TBA MGM+

Can you watch ‘American Hostage’ for free?

Probably, depending on whether MGM+ keeps its current trial offer in place. Right now, MGM+ offers a seven-day free trial, so new subscribers should be able to watch “American Hostage” for free once it premieres, assuming that offer is still around. So, you can watch the two premiere episodes and then decide if you want to watch the rest.

After that, MGM+ costs $8 per month. The service also has no ads and includes offline downloads, which makes it a pretty easy sign-up if this is the kind of drama you want to check out.

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MGM+ is a premium subscription streaming service from Amazon MGM Studios that features a curated library of theatrical films, original series, and classic entertainment. It focuses on high-quality, cinematic programming with an emphasis on Hollywood movies, prestige dramas, and action-oriented storytelling.

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The service includes MGM+ Originals such as “From,” “Godfather of Harlem,” and “Billy the Kid,” along with a rotating selection of recent films and an extensive catalog of legacy titles from the MGM film library. Its lineup is designed for viewers who prefer a more curated, movie-first streaming experience rather than a broad, everything-at-once catalog.

MGM+ operates as a standalone subscription service and is available through its own app as well as via add-on channels on platforms like Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and other major streaming devices. Subscribers can stream on-demand, with many titles available in HD and select content in 4K.

With its focus on cinematic storytelling, exclusive originals, and a streamlined catalog, MGM+ appeals to viewers looking for a premium, film-forward alternative to larger general-purpose streaming platforms.

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Watch the trailer for ‘‘American Hostage’

What is ‘American Hostage’ about?

“American Hostage” is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s, inspired by 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. Kiritsis took his mortgage broker, Richard Hall, hostage in 1977, and the crisis took place over three days.

The show is based on the scripted psychological thriller podcast directed by Shawn Christensen and starring Hamm, Joseph Perrino, Carla Gugino, and Dylan Baker.

American Hostage stars Hamm as Fred Heckman, alongside Emmy Award nominee Giovanni Ribisi as Tony Kiritsis. The rest of the cast includes Kristoffer Polaha as Richard Hall, Emmy Award nominees William Jackson Harper as Ben Hairston, Mireille Enos as Barbara Heckman, Jonathan Tucker as FBI Special Agent Cormac McNally, and Kat Cunning as Ibby Hall.

The executive producers of the show are Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers, Sharon Hoffman, Jon Hamm, Connie Tavel, Marney Hochman, Shawn Christensen, Gabriel Mason, Jen Roskind, and Adam Arkin and Nina Lopez Corrado. Arkin and Corrado also serve as series directors.

American Hostage

September 20, 2026

A psychological thriller anthology series focusing on a different hostage case every season.

Justin Golba
Justin Golba is a long-time sports reporter, writing for outlets such as Land-Grant Holy Land, AmateurGolf.com, and various newspapers. As an avid TV and movie watcher, he brought his writing to The Streamable to help the cord-cutters navigate the streaming world.
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