American Hostage

Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers bring a chilling new anthology to MGM+ with American Hostage, a series that swaps the usual crime procedural for a deep dive into the psychological warfare of captivity. Premiering in September 2026, this eight-episode first season sets the stage for a gritty drama where every story stands alone yet shares a common thread of human desperation. The show leans heavily into the tension of the 1970s, a decade ripe for high-stakes crime narratives.[edit]