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A psychological absurdist thriller set in the 1970s inspired by true events tells the harrowing story of a radio reporter thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when a hostage-taker demands to be interviewed live on his radio program.
2026
DramaGrittyIntense
DramaGrittyIntense
2026
Cast: Jon HammGiovanni RibisiKristoffer Polaha
TV-MA
5 episodes

  • 1. My Town Indy

    1. My Town Indy

    WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a used car salesman, Tony Kiritsis, takes his mortgage broker, Dick Hall, hostage. When Tony calls Fred and demands to be interviewed, Fred must decide whether to air the potentially deadly radio interview live.
    WIBC News Director Fred Heckman gets the story of his career when a used car salesman, Tony Kiritsis, takes his mortgage broker, Dick Hall, hostage. When Tony calls Fred and demands to be interviewed, Fred must decide whether to air the potentially deadly radio interview live.
    TV-MA
    41min
    Sep 19, 2026

  • 2. McMahon, Martinis & Madness

    2. McMahon, Martinis & Madness

    Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.
    Fred has a groundbreaking on-air interview with Tony, only to find himself pulled further and further away from his role as news director.
    TV-MA
    50min
    Sep 19, 2026

  • 3. Magic Ticket Sweepstakes

    3. Magic Ticket Sweepstakes

    When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
    When a report from WIBC sends Tony into a deadly spiral, Fred is forced to embrace the role of hostage negotiator to prolong Dick's life.
    TV-MA
    50min
    Sep 26, 2026

  • 4. A Taste of Indianapolis

    4. A Taste of Indianapolis

    Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.
    Fred, in trying to talk Tony through a dark period of despondency, ends up revealing deep personal truths that have repercussions for his marriage.
    TV-MA
    51min
    Oct 3, 2026

  • 5. WIBC Mystery Science Theater

    5. WIBC Mystery Science Theater

    Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer.
    Fred is pushed to the brink as he waits to see whether Tony will accept the DA's immunity offer.
    TV-MA
    48min
    Oct 10, 2026

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    A psychological absurdist thriller set in the 1970s inspired by true events tells the harrowing story of a radio reporter thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when a hostage-taker demands to be interviewed live on his radio program.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Nina Lopez-Corrado
    Cast
    Jon HammGiovanni RibisiKristoffer PolahaJonathan TuckerKat CunningWilliam Jackson HarperMireille Enos
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    © 2026 Sony Pictures Television Inc.
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    violencesmokingfoul languageFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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    EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]English Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: HighEspañol (Latinoamérica)
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