American Hostage

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Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local 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. American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun

    In the series Premiere, local news reporter Fred Heckman's life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected call from a listener. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter Sponsor: Ritual Essential for Men Multivitamin https://ritual.sjv.io/1rJmvB

    27 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Episode 2 | The Man with the Microphone

    Tony and Fred’s negotiations heat up as WIBC and Indianapolis detectives contemplate the ramifications of letting a hostage-taker air his personal grievances live on the radio. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    24 min
  3. Episode 3 | The Lion's Den

    EPISODE 3

    Episode 3 | The Lion's Den

    As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    29 min
  4. Episode 4 | The Profiler

    EPISODE 4

    Episode 4 | The Profiler

    The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    20 min
  5. Episode 5 | The Interview

    EPISODE 5

    Episode 5 | The Interview

    Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word... the gun goes off. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    22 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Episode 6 | Playing with Fire

    As the public joins the airwaves to sound off on Tony and the hostage crisis, local authorities send in SWAT, setting Tony off, and putting everyone's life at risk. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    20 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode 7 | To Kill or Not to Kill

    Tony pressures the tyrannical banking system to issue him an apology letter to read at the press conference, as Fred mentally prepares to meet Tony in person... on national television. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter ztrww9XJGk9ZaM7zRos8

    22 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode 8 | Live: On National Television

    In the season finale of American Hostage, Tony pulls Fred in closer, as the TV cameras record his last hope for retribution. Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker Directed by: Shawn Christensen Written by: CD Carpenter

    26 min
  9. Episode 9 | Aftershow with Jon Hamm

    EPISODE 9 BONUS

    Episode 9 | Aftershow with Jon Hamm

    What happened to the real Tony Kiritsis after the hostage crisis? Did he and Fred Heckman ever meet again? Plus, what drew Jon Hamm to step into this world and play Fred Heckman? In this special bonus episode, join us for a roundtable discussion about the making of American Hostage, featuring Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, director Shawn Christensen, writer CD Carpenter, and moderator G.G. Hawkins.

    47 min

  10. EPISODE 10 BONUS

    Episode 10 | Killer Psyche: Inside the Mind of Tony Kiritsis

    In this special Killer Psyche and American Hostage crossover episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the twisted mind of the real-life Tony Kiritsis. Candice surfaces new details from Tony's past, revealing who he was before this crime and what drove him to kidnap Richard Hall, strap a gun to the back of his head, and hold him hostage for 63 hours.

    51 min
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Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local 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. American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.

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