Hostages (2022)
Overview
On November 4, 1979, Iranian student activists seized control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran, holding more than 60 Americans hostage. Initially intended as a brief protest against American interference, the situation escalated into a 444-day international crisis, capturing global media attention. This compelling series combines rare archival footage with insightful interviews from both the American captives and their Iranian captors. It offers a profound exploration of the historical context surrounding the hostage situation and examines its lasting political implications, making it a powerful reflection on a pivotal moment in American history.
Episodes
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Episode 1
A lethal flu virus has taken hold of Britain and is rapidly spreading across the globe. As millions succumb to the illness, a small group of survivors...
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Part One: The Peacock Throne
During Mohammad Reza Shah's reign, Iran undergoes an economic surge fueled by oil, yet the regime's oppressive measures and extravagance spark rising ...
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Episode 2
Abby and her friends learn that resources are not distributed fairly in their new environment. A group of armed criminals has taken control of all the...
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Part Two: Den of Spies
In November 1979, an Iranian student group organizes a 48-hour sit-in at the American embassy in Tehran to protest the United States' enduring ties wi...
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Episode 3
Abby discovers a community that may be crucial for everyone's survival. Led by the last remaining government official, Samantha Willis, this settlemen...
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Part Three: The Sand Storm
As 1980 draws near and the crisis shows no signs of resolution, both American and Iranian media amplify the escalating situation. With diplomatic atte...
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Part Four: The Transaction
One year into the siege, Carter is tirelessly striving to finalize a deal with the 1980 U.S. presidential election looming. As Ronald Reagan gears up ...
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Episode 4
Abby discovers a group of boys residing in a nearby mansion named Waterhouse and decides to leave her new friends to search for her son, Peter. Upon a...
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Episode 5
In the gripping penultimate episode of Adrian Hodges' post-apocalyptic drama, the enigmatic spiritual leader John arrives unexpectedly at the survivor...
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Episode 6
In the series finale, Abby and her friends are on the run from Samantha, who has forged a perilous alliance that endangers their freedom. At the same ...
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Episode 1
Greg has been shot and is in critical condition, while Anya, Al, and Tom urgently scour a nearby hospital for essential medical supplies. Just as they...
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Episode 2
While struggling to survive in the city, the family learns that others have been taken just like Abby. Tom, Al, Anya, and Sarah embark on a mission to...
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Episode 3
A traveling merchant reveals the family's whereabouts to Samantha, prompting her to orchestrate Tom's capture. She intends to put him on trial for the...
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Episode 4
Tom and Greg find themselves trapped in Mr. Smithson's coal mine, along with many others. Meanwhile, the Family is frantically pursuing their only lea...
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Episode 5
Reunited, the Family journeys south in search of a new place to settle down. They stumble upon a vibrant community of survivors and accept their warm ...
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Episode 6
In the gripping finale of the post-apocalyptic saga, the destinies of the Family, the Lab, and the entire world collide in a fierce and deadly confron...