Tonight marks the end of Hostages on CBS. Though the “limited series” has not been officially cancelled, the ratings have been so poor that there’s just no way that they’re going to bring it back for a second season.
On the two final episodes — titled “Suspicious Minds” and “Endgame” — Duncan (Dylan McDermott) discovers Sandrine’s (Sandrine Holt) betrayal and decides to use her to save Nina (Francie Swift) and Sawyer (Lola Cook). Before Ellen (Toni Collette) operates on President Kincaid (James Naughton), the First Lady (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) confronts her and forces Ellen to tell the truth about the assassination plot.
What do you think? If you’ve seen the finale, was it a satisfying ending to the series? Do you think they could have realistically made another season — either with some of the same characters or, with completely new ones? Would you have watched?
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137 Comments on "Hostages: Was the Finale a Satisfying Ending?"
The ending was not satisfying at all. Wish they could come with a second season
I like the show alot. They always cancel good shows
its not really clear whom such badly written and played stuff counted on. i got an impression those studios running out of good ideas, feeding bull…t like this to the viewers.
it’s sad to see how an actress as mary mastrantonio agreed to play in a such cheap stuff…well, i guess its called retirement age in hollywood and more less anyone’s fate in such age as she is. pity.
I loved it! I was a interesting series. Perfect actors and actresses, and it was the best way to end it the show “if” its the last, I believe it is. I wish it could go on farther, but there would be no story line anymore. It was great, start with a dog, end with a dog.
The series was a good one. If you have any complaints, let’s discuss it face to face.
Too many coincidents that stopped planned actions happening. Unreal! Some storylines weren’t finished or characters called to account. Messy script. Watched it all but every time I got angry at the predictability that a plan would go astray.
Loved the show!!!! Looked forward to it every week . After all those reality, talent show it was a refreshing change. Hope it is not cancelled……
Kind of a far-fetched premise, but certainly superior to the reality shows and comedies that are on CBS. The other networks as well. As for another season, well, would hope that the Sanders family wouldn’t be held hostage again so I guess a new season couldn’t be called “Hostages”. But I would watch it.
I will watch any show with Dylan McDermott. I loved it when he and Toni C. kissed and would love to have seen that play out. All in all, I liked the ending. In my fantasy world, Dylan did his time, or whatever he had to do to redeem himself, then he and Toni got together.
Don’t see how the series could have logically continued but I appreciate seeing it through to the end.
Couldn’t stop clapping at the end, great show. No need for second season, I’m ok, just happy they gave it a great ending and closure! I’m satisfied and smiled at the end. Thank You!
What do you get when you combine a stellar cast with the most ridiculous plot ever committed up for primetime TV?
HOSTAGES
My suspension of belief snapped before the first episodee was over.
What a horrible script.
I was embarrassed for Toni Collette;
her and Tate Donovan deserve better.
The finale was just as I expected: ridiculous.
If I wasn’t bed ridden with hours of time to spare, I wouldn’t have wasted my time.
HOSTAGES was a mess. The only positive thing I have to say is that it wasn’t as bad as BETRAYAL.
Next.
I agree entirely with your comments. Great staff but totally ridiculous script. I also found it embarassingly unbelievable.
I watched only because of the cast and stayed to the end. I am so glad it is over.
I thought Hostages was a good show compared to all those cheesy singing shows.
I’m just wondering how they could bring back a second season with the family safe
and Duncan turning himself in. Who knows what those writers have up their sleeve.
I feel the exact same way!
I loved it! But the scheduling was what made it impossible for me to watch. It was on at the same time as an also very good show, and Monday nite football I could catch an episode once in a while when the foot ball was boring, but that only made it worse, not enough to make sense of the plot. CBS should consider its spot in the schedule, not the show…it was excellent what I saw of it. I will not pay for each episode!!
I loved loved loved this show………….I recorded it & loved watching the episodes back to back…………I just couldn’t stop………..great suspense…………yes it was a bit dark & edgy but its TV folks & that’s what I want………..entertainment……great storylines…..great characters & acting (all of which this show had ) …………….I would love to see a 2nd season please…….this was excellent tv drama…………….the way it should be !!!