Hostage
Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Islamic State Group comes this gripping documentary thriller that follows the fate of British photojournalist John Cantlie, kidnapped in Syria alongside his colleague and friend James Foley.
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Series 1
3 episodes
1. Episode 1In 2012, photojournalists John Cantlie and James Foley chase a scoop in Syria, but their reporting draws the attention of jihadists, and the net closes in on them.CC58minMar 4, 2026
2. Episode 2The kidnap of John and James sparks a perilous manhunt as Islamic State emerges, more journalists join them in captivity and survival becomes a desperate struggle.CC58minMar 11, 2026
3. Episode 3After the murder of James shocks the world, John appears online in Islamic State videos, raising chilling questions about loyalty, coercion, and survival.CC59minMar 18, 2026
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Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Islamic State Group comes this gripping documentary thriller that follows the fate of British photojournalist John Cantlie, kidnapped in Syria alongside his colleague and friend James Foley.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marian Mohamed
- Created by
- Alec Webb, Dlovan Barwari, Mustafa Alali, Firas Itani
- Studio
- Story Films
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Audio languages
English
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