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?
I thought this was an amazing show. The ending was satisfying. This was a season with a great beginning, middle and end.
Great show and characters,would love to see it stay on.
Although this show had challenges from the beginning, I watched ever episode to see how it ended. Now that I’ve watched it all, I can truly say, it was some of the worst 15 hours of tv that I have ever seen. The concept was top notch, but this story could have been told in six or so episodes. Every week I waited for something new and exciting to happen, but every week it was pretty predictable. Then to make up wait 15 weeks, to wrap the end all nice and neat with a bow (literally), was and insult to… Read more »
I think this series was absolutely amazing! I don’t understand why people are saying that “Hostages” is the dumbest show and doesn’t make any sense. It makes perfect sense, and is an intriguing and has a mind-blowing performance as Duncan Carlisle, Archer and Sandrine do things around the Sanders house. It’s amazing how well they’ve worked together without being negative or giving up, and I love how Duncan was passionate the whole time and kept his word when he said that he wasn’t going to kill the Sanders family and “you have my word on it”. That showed me so… Read more »
I agree enjoyed it a lot didn’t miss a minute great ending but hard to continue the show would have to use all knew cast.
Very well stated Carlo!!!
Everyone is entitled to an opinion – good or bad – but I just hope that those who did watch and enjoyed the show comment and show their support!!!!
I thought it was stupid because I would of killed the president on my first try to save my family…that family went though hell….she didn’t know the president she knew her family but yet she choose the president over her family…..I’m sorry but if any parent is given a choice to kill someone they don’t know to save their children they are going to save their children…end of story.
I loved the cast of the show and I hated to see it end. But the storyline had reached it’s conclusion and there wasn’t any further to take it. I was very satisfied with the ending tying up a lot of loose ends. Considering all that transpired there were happier endings than I thought were possible? If there was a way to create another storyline I would definitely watch it. Really loved Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette!
I totally agree. I loved the show from beginning to end. Yes, I hated to see it end, but it had come to it’s logical conclusion. I can’t see how it could possibly be extended to a second season, which is fine. Sometimes a good thing has a limited span of time. To me, it was like a really long movie–probably something I would buy on DVD and watch again from time to time. I was very satisfied with the ending–it was about as perfect as it could be, although, I do wonder what the fate of the President will… Read more »
This is one of the most implausible, absurdly- written shows ever, but somehow I got hooked on it. It insulted my intelligence on a regular basis but I kept coming back for more. Glad it’s over, I mean, to continue this would be madness.
Incredible ending to a great series! I would LOVE to see this series come back! I think the ratings were low because people didn’t want to get invested in a series that was supposed to end! CBS should give this a shot as a regular series!
I absolutely LOVED this show! The season finale was so exciting and has left me wanting more. There are so many more story lines that can be created around Duncan & Ellen which can include all or some of the other characters! I hope it does not get cancelled!
Loved Hostages last episode. I really would hate to see it cancelled as there are far to few good shows on the air.
I absolutely LOVED the two hour ending!!! There were twists and turns until the very end. I thought Ellen would leave her husband at the end, and for all we know she probably still will since she can’t get past his cheating. Duncan turning himself in at the end was a nice way to end things. The president’s wife and sis in law confronting him at the end was DELICIOUS!!! I can only imagine what those two did to him or planned to do to him!! I would LOVE for this show to come back preferably with the same cast… Read more »
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BEST TV SERIES EVER!!!! PLEASE DON’T CANCEL SHOW!! DYLAN MCDERMOTT IS A GREAT ACTOR. HE PLAYS HIS ROLE WITH HEART AND SERIOUSNESS. CHANNGE THE MONDAY SHOW TO ANOTHRT DAY. YOU CAN CANCEL SHOWS LIKE HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, MOM, 48HOURS, OR UNDERCOVER BOSS AND THEY WOULD NOT BE MISSED. TONIGHT SHOW WAS FANTASTIC. NEED TO CONTINUE BECAUSE WE NEED TO KNOW IF DUNCAN IS CLEARED AND DOES HE GET INVOLVED WITH ELLEN. LOVE THIS SHOW. WOULD NOT MISS A SHOW.
There are still some loose ends that could allow the story to continue (in my opinion). Who was the man following Brian working for? What does the First Lady and her sister do? Does Logan have any memory of what happened in the operating room?
I thought this show was great unlike so many “reality” shows which are again in my opinion not worth wasting the electricity to watch.
I loved the show – and want it to continue – it could develop in many ways- so many loose ends.
I want more-so much better than those silly sit -coms and reality shows
Great series. Good ending.
Excellent final hour. Couldn’t have been better.
Riveting and exciting.
Award winning acting.
Didn’t think the Dr. and her husband would reunite. Not what I think she wanted
the finale show was awesome but do not want to see the show end. Please renew series…. cannot see how anyone can think this show is not great
Totally agree! I’ve been totally glued to the series and hope it’s renewed!