Hostages is the new Hindi series by hotstar specials. The starcast, I must say, is really good. The story starts very well in the beginning and as it moves through couple of episodes makes you stick to it. But when it just goes further ahead and starts unveiling the background, it starts fading away. The end is just abrupt and doesn't make any sense.
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Dont even think of watching season 2
vansh-6023811 September 2020
profanity, over done
jaybhakta-8009512 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
I dont get why profanity is that important to prove you are angry in a particular scene. It can be avoided. If you want more viewers watching a show without having to feel ashamed that new content nowadays
Is nothing but C****, Benc***, and madhar***. Again i just dont get it. Just a heads up for season 3 and on if its in the talks.
Another Remake from Hotstar
abhishek-9040531 May 2019
This series is also a remake just like the other series on Hotstar. The series is remake of Israeli series which goes by the same name. IDK what they think before producing such shows as they are just remakes and spoils the originals. Stop remaking and bring something new and fresh.
Too slow.
kuberakalyan10 September 2020
Great story but Incomplete
kaivangala15 June 2019
Thrilling series
khaanzeeshsn17 April 2021
Season 1 was much better than Season 2.
pradeepism22 January 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Agreed that the entire series in not great by any means, but season 1 was far better than 2. No matter how many flaws S01 had of its own, it kept me hooked to the screen bcoz eventually Mira was the only hostage who was allowed to leave the house bcoz she's a doctor and she's been chosen by Prithvi for the job.
Season 1 could've actually ended by killing the CM in the last episode thereby wrapping up the entire series. But nope they came up with S02.
The people who were supposed to leave for Nepal, take shelter in an old dilapidated house and the hostage scenario for the entire season is set up. It felt dragging at several times, though actors like Ronit Roy, Kanwaljit Singh, Divya Dutta and (to some extent) Sachin Khurana, did their best, the plot didn't support their efforts at all.
Characters of Shibani Dandekar & Dino Morea felt really useless (though it was good to see Dino back on screen) as the reasoning of their union as well as whatever those GI & LC was, it felt really stupid. A good actress like Shilpa Shukla was also wasted (she appeared in 2-3 episodes only I guess).
S02 had more flaws than S01 and it's only the acting of Ronit Roy which makes the S02 watchable.
I hope they do not come back with a S03 even if they're thinking or if a S03 exists of the original Israeli series, this series should end with the death of Ronit Roy's character.
Must watch
shreyakundu12 June 2019
Went good, but got lost
palexpalash24 May 2022
It goes nowehere
rajeev-vasani6 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It seems the writer completely lost the way with this one. The attempted twist ending is ludicrous. In fact, I could guess it half way into the last episode but I told myself that the writer would surely have done better than that. But he did not.
In the last 15 minutes, the Chief Minister of a state in India got sedated on the operation table with a drug that cannot show up in autopsy. Then he got declared as dead when he was not, by a huge team of doctors. Then his body was exchanged with that of a random person and he was transported out the hospital. And then he was taken to a house where a whole bone marrow transplant procedure was supposed to take place.
Nobody in CM's family asked for the dead body. The chief minister died in a normal surgery procedure and there was no inquiry. There were no fans, followers, party men gathered to see his dead body. A simple morgue incharge took his body from the hospital through the back exit. As simple as that.
The whole story is filled with loopholes. The kid who is held hostage has a phone but he doesn't use it to call the police. Instead he video chats with his girlfriends. The principal of a school and the owner of a standalone duplex bungalow with swimming pool doesnt have money to pay his EMI. Random characters and side stories, having no relation to the main narrrative are thrown in for no reason. A senior doctor having an affair with a young nurse in the hospital, the kid hacking exam papers for her girlfriend, the daughter's pregnancy and his army boyfriend, - all useless side stories with no real contribution.
The Indian audience deserves much more intelligent thrillers than this one.
In the last 15 minutes, the Chief Minister of a state in India got sedated on the operation table with a drug that cannot show up in autopsy. Then he got declared as dead when he was not, by a huge team of doctors. Then his body was exchanged with that of a random person and he was transported out the hospital. And then he was taken to a house where a whole bone marrow transplant procedure was supposed to take place.
Nobody in CM's family asked for the dead body. The chief minister died in a normal surgery procedure and there was no inquiry. There were no fans, followers, party men gathered to see his dead body. A simple morgue incharge took his body from the hospital through the back exit. As simple as that.
The whole story is filled with loopholes. The kid who is held hostage has a phone but he doesn't use it to call the police. Instead he video chats with his girlfriends. The principal of a school and the owner of a standalone duplex bungalow with swimming pool doesnt have money to pay his EMI. Random characters and side stories, having no relation to the main narrrative are thrown in for no reason. A senior doctor having an affair with a young nurse in the hospital, the kid hacking exam papers for her girlfriend, the daughter's pregnancy and his army boyfriend, - all useless side stories with no real contribution.
The Indian audience deserves much more intelligent thrillers than this one.
The Amazing Cast
nehalgoenka1 June 2019
The cast has done a fabulous job in the whole series. Specially Tisca Chopra's acting has been worth praising. The story though, is highly predictable which makes it quite boring since you can predict what's going to happen next. Nevertheless, it's a good series to watch for timepass.
Bad ending
mempke8 July 2019
With best actor And full production team why the writer spoil it all. So bad ending that i even can't digest last two episodes.. Why you do this to. Please we have grown up with good content now. We don't always need'happy ending'
Season 2 seems like written by Ekta Kapoor writers
saurabhjayswal12 September 2020
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Season 2 is plain right stupid. I mean where do you find such stupid characters in real world. Bringing a CM in open without his face covered, when that CM is supposedly dead and heck, he is a Chief Minister, ever tom dick nd harry knows his face but you are not bothered to hide it? So much care for your wife? Moreover, in the car, you leave him unattended, not even hands and feet are tied, not even thought of putting a child lock on doors? I mean how more stupid can you go from here. Damn sure everyone involved in making is just high on weed, be it actors or ditector or writer or producers. What a waste of time.
Can something be as bad
diveshkumar-3844411 September 2020
Hostages Indian Web Series reviewed by Naimur
Iamnrdurjoy24 August 2019
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My Personal rating is 7⭐ out of 10⭐
Plot: One evening some unknown masked person broke into the house of renowned Doctor & Professor. They made all the four members of the family hostages and instructed them to give/do something to/for them.
What did they want? Why did they choose the family? Who was/were behind all this?
You have to see this film to know about these answers.
My Personal rating is 7⭐ out of 10⭐
Plot: One evening some unknown masked person broke into the house of renowned Doctor & Professor. They made all the four members of the family hostages and instructed them to give/do something to/for them.
What did they want? Why did they choose the family? Who was/were behind all this?
You have to see this film to know about these answers.
Hostages 2: Bigger and better!
mayankshukla14049 October 2020
Hostages 2 is a taut racy thriller that exceeded my expectations. The show is a major improvement on its predecessor in terms of pace & screenplay. It relentlessly delivers the thrills with just the right amount of twists & turns to keep you engaged throughout. To its credit this season doesn't drag as the earlier one inspite of having 12 episodes.
It all starts with Retd SP Prithvi Singh & his gang planning to move to Nepal with CM Handa but are followed by CM's assistant Subramanian. They all eventually end up in an abandoned old bungalow in unforeseen circumstances. The bungalow is surrounded by the police force & commandos. The hostage drama begins & Prithvi has a task cut out to save his family & get out safely. This time around we are introduced to a lot of new characters & sub plots. At times you feel there is a lot of stuff happening on screen but thankfully it has been stitched together neatly.
All the roads lead to man at the centre of it all- Prithvi Singh played by Ronit Roy who is in terrific form. This has been a great role for him & he doesn't let go the opportunity. Let's talk about other performances that manage to stand out. Divya Dutta is excellent in the role of Ayesha Khan who negotiates with the kidnappers. It was great to see the lovely Kanwaljit Singh in the role of ATS chief. Amit Sial gets a meatier role here & is brilliant as Peter (Morgue incharge). Dino Morea surprises & delivers his best performance yet as a cold blooded assassin. Shweta Basu Prasad gets a major role to play but goes overboard at times playing an intelligence officer.
The captain of the ship this time is Sachin Krishn & one must say he has done a great job in delivering a fast paced gripping thriller. I personally feel this season is better & edgier than the first one. My only complaint is with the ending which was a bit underwhelming though it created enough room for another season. I strongly recommend this one to those who have watched the first season & also to those who haven't. You won't be disappointed! Streaming on Disney Hotstar.
It all starts with Retd SP Prithvi Singh & his gang planning to move to Nepal with CM Handa but are followed by CM's assistant Subramanian. They all eventually end up in an abandoned old bungalow in unforeseen circumstances. The bungalow is surrounded by the police force & commandos. The hostage drama begins & Prithvi has a task cut out to save his family & get out safely. This time around we are introduced to a lot of new characters & sub plots. At times you feel there is a lot of stuff happening on screen but thankfully it has been stitched together neatly.
All the roads lead to man at the centre of it all- Prithvi Singh played by Ronit Roy who is in terrific form. This has been a great role for him & he doesn't let go the opportunity. Let's talk about other performances that manage to stand out. Divya Dutta is excellent in the role of Ayesha Khan who negotiates with the kidnappers. It was great to see the lovely Kanwaljit Singh in the role of ATS chief. Amit Sial gets a meatier role here & is brilliant as Peter (Morgue incharge). Dino Morea surprises & delivers his best performance yet as a cold blooded assassin. Shweta Basu Prasad gets a major role to play but goes overboard at times playing an intelligence officer.
The captain of the ship this time is Sachin Krishn & one must say he has done a great job in delivering a fast paced gripping thriller. I personally feel this season is better & edgier than the first one. My only complaint is with the ending which was a bit underwhelming though it created enough room for another season. I strongly recommend this one to those who have watched the first season & also to those who haven't. You won't be disappointed! Streaming on Disney Hotstar.
Amazing series
shwetarmoddi22 September 2020
Fairly Binge Watch Worthy.
ritesh6579 September 2020
HOSTAGES S01 (2019) REVIEW
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📜 Plot:
Four masked men break into the Anand family home, taking them hostage. Pushed into a do-or-die situation, Dr. Mira Anand has to make a choice. Will she take a life or save lives?
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Hostages, is Hindi remake of the Israeli show of the same name. This is a generic thriller that offers nothing new in terms of the story it tells as. The Season is divided into 10 Episodes and kept very tight considering the screenplay which is decently engaging. However the premise slowly seem to be implausible when slowly the lives of all family members who are now kidnapped reveal with gradual episodes. Sudhir Mishra's screenplay is exciting at parts and not always succeed in keeping the intensity of the show.
What Hostages achieves is good 'masala' fare, the kind that's mostly eluded OTT platforms trying to create local content in India. The show scores high in the Indian context because we desis love our big, dramatic moments over highly intricate plots.Performances are brilliant from specially the leads Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra. They hold the episodes tight due to their brilliant acting and screen presence. . . . 👍Goods : 1. Ronit Roy's and Tisca Chopra's Performances 2. Engaging Drama . . 🔥 Final Rating : 7/10 . . ✅ Verdict : Overall, Hostages is a decent binge worthy show which you will finish in no time as the show is tailor made for Indian Audiences with loads of drama and fairly engaging moments. Give it watch you may like the show. ( Binge Worthy) 🔥 . .
What Hostages achieves is good 'masala' fare, the kind that's mostly eluded OTT platforms trying to create local content in India. The show scores high in the Indian context because we desis love our big, dramatic moments over highly intricate plots.Performances are brilliant from specially the leads Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra. They hold the episodes tight due to their brilliant acting and screen presence. . . . 👍Goods : 1. Ronit Roy's and Tisca Chopra's Performances 2. Engaging Drama . . 🔥 Final Rating : 7/10 . . ✅ Verdict : Overall, Hostages is a decent binge worthy show which you will finish in no time as the show is tailor made for Indian Audiences with loads of drama and fairly engaging moments. Give it watch you may like the show. ( Binge Worthy) 🔥 . .
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A good thriller
mdmujahis11 September 2020
Poor direction & Made longer
yashpatel-764376 June 2019
POOR SCREENPLAY!!
anubhavgoyal-392841 June 2019
If actors like Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra are working for a project you have high hopes with it. Hostages wasn't able to do the justice when it comes to it's screenplay and direction. The basic plot of the show is really good but the execution of the same is really pathetic. All the episodes went with the same pace with the same thing was happening over and over again. Certain turning points were there but most of them were predictable because of the poor screenplay. Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra were on point with their acting skills but this show proves to be a sheer waste of talent. If anyone doesn't have anything to do or to watch go for Hostages.
A must watch web series!!
sb-1243820 September 2020
Hostage is an enchanting, the edge of the seat thriller web series.Ronit roy, Tisca chopra, Divya Dutta and Shweta basu prasad were the ones i was waiting anxiously to watch out for in the complete web series as they bestowed the wonderful acting skills along with the justified expressions( Tisca looked glamourous too 😍). The compassionate and humble expressions of Ronit Roy in the stressful situations were applaudable and perfectly matched his personality as the role of top cop. Divya Dutta even in short role had an impressive influence with her attitude of "i am best at acting whatever role comes my way " and confidence oozing out from on the spot dialogue deliveries!! . But the teamwork makes the things possible, so good performances of other actors can not be negated and were also appreciative!! Soooo, a big Thumbs up 👍👍👍
Complicated to understand
shreyasmohan-9495620 August 2021
Utter Kooda Kachda Web Series
ravish96 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This webseries is an utter waste of talented actors, terribly lacks on plots, logics and almost everything. It could be counted among the worst screenplay and directions ever done for any Indian webseries. Sudhir Mishra...an overhyped director's weaknesses become very crystal clear. I had never believed in this director and always considered him overhyped. But here he is wide open with his poor lack of depth.
The plot is extermely week. A doctor family is made hostage to operate on CM and get him killed. This entire misison is being funded by some businessman in Gurgaon...who has a joker like presence of just 2 minutes scene with dialogue that Brahman ko bhojan ke beech me nahi tokte! Absurd! And in this entire mission, what is the logic to kill the CM ...only God knows. To kill CM, a dry honest police officer is hired, who is doing it for money for bone marrow transplant of his wife. And this man further hires some lampoons who r enough good to spoil any misison..yet he hires them....end of the story the police officer's wife is found as an illegitimate child of a rpist CM who finds himself lying nearby his illegitimate daughter and when he wants to get up, Ronit Roy says "lete rahiye..apko to waese narak me hona chahiye tha lekin abhi aap apni beti ke bagal me hain"!.....Show is over! Jitni galiyan padho sudhir Mishra aur screenwriter ko uitna kum. SUdhir Mishra has no clue how to stitch stories with scenes. Every scene is scattered, and overtly dragged. There is hardly any good thing to tell about this movie.
Had the same money been given to TVF, they would have made a far superior show from it.
The plot is extermely week. A doctor family is made hostage to operate on CM and get him killed. This entire misison is being funded by some businessman in Gurgaon...who has a joker like presence of just 2 minutes scene with dialogue that Brahman ko bhojan ke beech me nahi tokte! Absurd! And in this entire mission, what is the logic to kill the CM ...only God knows. To kill CM, a dry honest police officer is hired, who is doing it for money for bone marrow transplant of his wife. And this man further hires some lampoons who r enough good to spoil any misison..yet he hires them....end of the story the police officer's wife is found as an illegitimate child of a rpist CM who finds himself lying nearby his illegitimate daughter and when he wants to get up, Ronit Roy says "lete rahiye..apko to waese narak me hona chahiye tha lekin abhi aap apni beti ke bagal me hain"!.....Show is over! Jitni galiyan padho sudhir Mishra aur screenwriter ko uitna kum. SUdhir Mishra has no clue how to stitch stories with scenes. Every scene is scattered, and overtly dragged. There is hardly any good thing to tell about this movie.
Had the same money been given to TVF, they would have made a far superior show from it.
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