A lot of fun.

It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

Boring nonsense. Turned off after 20 minutes! The characters are disjointed and it's too coonfusing to begin with! Don't waste minutes/hours on thIs hard to read (what's with subtitles appearing on the top of the screen then jumping to the bottom?! Sort it out NetFlix

To start on a positive note, the acting in this series is generally good, to the point where it adds a hint of realism to an unbelievably ridiculous storyline. Such is the stupidity of the plot, I feel it would be more appropriate to be categorised as a comedy rather than a thriller, and 3 or 4 episodes in I began to treat it as such.If you are going to attempt to create a drama series involving a plot to kill the President, then surely you need to ensure the storyline and script are as realistic (or simply believable) as possible? Unfortunately, there are so many gaping plot holes and ludicrous plot twists that it's nearly impossible to sit and watch without thinking about what else you could be doing with your valuable time. Avoid it like the plague!

I watched a couple of episodes. One would have thought that the writers would have done a bit of research. First off the SS would never have had a strange MD operate on the President without full vetting. With that vetting, the son's drug dealing, the husband's affair and the daughter's romance would have all been discovered. More then likely the MD would have been passed over on those issues alone. Even if there were not these family issues, more then likely the SS would have at least been watching them 24/7 until after the surgery.The show is contrived and not very realistic. Waste of good acting talent.

At first I thought it was poor acting and an unlikely story, but I'm hooked by watching the DVR'd episodes. I love the twists and turns of each character's loyalties and possible evils....the bad guys are beginning to look like the good guys and even the family members are changing their weaknesses and character. Anticipating a very surprise ending! Looking forward to the next episode!! I am also recording "Blacklist" which comes on at the same time and day. I am also hooked on that show. I don't usually watch TV intensely but my husband has been gone a lot in the past 3 months so I have indulged in these serial shows. I thought I enjoyed Blacklist more than Hostages, but now I think they are both equally exciting and full of suspense. Both shows make the viewer leery about what actually goes on in the higher levels of the government! Who can you trust??!!