‘American Hostage’ Review: Jon Hamm Anchors a Tepid Period Drama on Timely Threats to the Fourth Estate
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Inspired by a true story, co-creators Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers' eight-episode period drama follows Indianapolis radio reporter Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) as he tries to cover a hostage crisis without compromising his ethics — or getting anyone killed.
