American Hostage
2026
DramaCrime
Fred Heckman, a beloved Indianapolis radio reporter, 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.
Production
Sony Pictures Television, MiddKid Productions, Criminal Content
Language
EN
Status
In Production
First Aired
September 20, 2026
Networks
MGM+
Created By
Shawn Ryan, Eileen Myers
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
My Town Indy
Air date: 2026-09-20
Hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed live on air.
E2
McMahon, Martinis & Madness
Air date: 2026-09-20
Fred has an on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further away from his role.
E3
Magic Ticket Sweepstakes
Air date: 2026-09-27
Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
E4
A Taste of Indianapolis
Air date: 2026-10-04
Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a period of despondency, ends up revealing personal truths.
E5
WIBC Mystery Science Theatre
Air date: 2026-10-11
Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer.
E6
Moon News and Markets
Air date: 2026-10-18
Fred wrestles with selling the false immunity agreement to Tony over the air.
E7
Tomorrow's Here
Air date: 2026-10-25
Having sold the lie of immunity on-air, Fred now finds himself shut out of law enforcement's plans.
E8
Break the Bank
Air date: 2026-11-01
Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.
Cast
Jon Hamm
Fred Heckman
Giovanni Ribisi
Tony Kiritsis
Kristoffer Polaha
Dick Hall
William Jackson Harper
Ben Hairston
Mireille Enos
Barbara Heckman
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