Hostages (2022) (2022)
S01E01 Part One: The Peacock Throne
Episode Overview
During Mohammad Reza Shah's reign, Iran undergoes an economic surge fueled by oil, yet the regime's oppressive measures and extravagance spark rising resentment against the Shah and his primary supporter, the United States. As religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini gains traction among the populace, the Shah is forced to escape, plunging the nation into a revolutionary upheaval that puts the U.S. embassy at risk.