American Hostage
Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s that 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.
- Metascore61
- 2026-2026
- 1 season
- Amazon Prime Video
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
Based on the acclaimed first season of the scripted podcast of the same name, American Hostage is a psychological thriller set in the 1970s that 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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
My Town Indy
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 41 mins
WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a hostage taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed live on air. Fred must decide whether to air the explosive interview.
Episode 2
McMahon, Martinis, & Madness
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 49 mins
Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.
Episode 3
Magic Ticket Sweepstakes
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 50 mins
When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
Episode 4
A Taste of Indianapolis
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 50 mins
Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Sun, Nov 1, 2026