American Hostage

Reactions to this psychological thriller anthology are pretty split, with most people landing in the middle. The story and acting, especially from Giovanni Ribisi, are clear strengths, and the show looks fantastic. But there's a real divide over the main character. Jon Hamm's performance is getting a mixed response, and that's largely because his character, Fred Heckman, is consistently described as deeply unlikable. While some appreciate the tense, true-crime atmosphere creator Shawn Ryan brings, others found the story's pacing to be a slog that's hard to get through.