Life or Death: The Negotiators (2025)

Season 1

Explores the tactics and psychology of skilled negotiators in high-stakes, life-or-death situations, revealing the secrets to de-escalation and successful outcomes.

Released April 23, 2025 Episode 44 min 14+

Genres: Documentary

Watch Providers: Hulu, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand + 4 more, Reveel, Cineverse, National Geographic, YouTube TV

Network: National Geographic

Country: United States
Languages: English

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S1E1 - Pirate Hijack

A pro bono team of hostage negotiators tries to help free 26 fishermen held hostage by Somali pirates for over four years.

April 23, 2025, midnight

S1E2 - Taipei Hostage Crisis

One of Taiwan’s most dangerous criminals has kidnapped a South African diplomat’s family. Can negotiators rescue them?

April 30, 2025, midnight

S1E3 - Sydney Siege

An armed couple holds 27 people at gunpoint, seeking the return of their 3-month-old child. Police negotiators step in to try to keep the peace.

May 7, 2025, midnight

S1E4 - Embassy Under Siege

In Bangkok’s Myanmar embassy, 89 people are held hostage by university students. Can a group of Thai negotiators prevent tragedy?

May 14, 2025, midnight

National Geographic

44 min/ep

352 min

April 23, 2025

June 12, 2025, midnight

Returning Series

TV-14 / 14+