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Hostages is an American television drama series initially developed from a previous Israeli adaptation. It debuted in September 2013 and ran for approximately ten months before concluding in January 2014, with Jeffrey Nachmanoff directing the initial episode. The show was produced by Chaim Sharir and based on work by Omri Givon, Rotem Shamir, and Alon Aranya.
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What is the American series Hostages about?
Hostages follows surgeon Dr. Ellen Sanders after her family is taken hostage and she is ordered to make a deadly medical decision. The pressure comes from a group led by FBI agent Duncan Carlisle, played by Dylan McDermott.
When did Hostages air in the United States?
The American series debuted on CBS in September 2013 and concluded in January 2014. It was a limited drama built around one escalating hostage situation.
Is Hostages based on an Israeli series?
Yes. The American drama was developed from the Israeli television series Bnei Aruba, also known internationally as Hostages. The US version adapted the premise for an American network audience.
Who stars in Hostages?
Toni Collette plays Dr. Ellen Sanders, while Dylan McDermott plays Duncan Carlisle. Jeffrey Nachmanoff directed the initial episode and was involved in developing the American version.
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