Netflix’s new thriller Hostage has topped the streaming charts since its August 21 release, making viewers more curious about how it ends. Created by Matt Charman, the series follows British Prime Minister Abigail Dalton as her husband, Alex, gets kidnapped. With that, she is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that also entangles French President Vivienne Toussaint.
So, for those looking for an explainer, here’s a detailed look at Hostage’s ending and the mystery behind Alex’s kidnapping.
What happened at the end of Hostage?
Hostage ends with Abigail regaining control and exposing the full conspiracy against her. After surviving multiple threats, including a bomb at 10 Downing Street that killed Vivienne, Abigail uncovers the plot linking mercenary John Shagan and General Livingston. After all, the bombing creates chaos, allowing Livingston to temporarily remove Abigail from power. But her investigation and political acumen help her identify the masterminds behind the schemes.
Abigail confronts Livingston at the Ministry of Defense, accusing him of orchestrating the coup to reverse her military budget cuts. When he inadvertently reveals classified details about the bombing, authorities arrest him, clearing the way for Abigail’s reinstatement as Prime Minister. The final scenes show her preparing a public address, vowing transparency and honesty as she calls for a general election.
Who kidnapped Alex on Hostage?
Alex’s kidnapping drives the central tension of Hostage. Shagan and his mercenaries abduct Alex and his Doctors Without Borders colleagues in French Guiana. Why? He seeks revenge on Abigail for her decision during her early political career to leave local collaborators behind in Belize, which resulted in the death of his pregnant fiancée.
So Shagan enlists Saskia Morgan, a former military colleague and Matheo’s romantic partner, to help execute the plan. French President Vivienne’s military support aids Alex’s rescue. However, Shagan and Saskia later hold Abigail and her family hostage in a safe house. Ultimately, in the climax, Sylvie, Abigail’s daughter, shoots Shagan after he reveals he is responsible for her grandfather’s death.
