Ransom 2017
What is Ransom?
The television series Ransom is a drama that follows a team of crisis negotiators who travel the globe to help resolve complex negotiations and conflict resolution. The series focuses on Eric Beaumont, an experienced crisis and hostage negotiator, and his team, who solve kidnap and ransom cases involving the most dangerous criminals in the world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2017
- Last aired
- May 25, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBS, Global TV
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Buy
Apple TV StoreStream
iciTouTV
StackTV Amazon Channel
fuboTV
Britbox Apple TV ChannelWith ads
Global TVBuy
Apple TV StoreStream
RTL+
RTL+ Max Amazon Channel
RTL Crime Amazon ChannelStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels
Buy
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoStream
Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsStream
PhiloBritbox Apple TV ChannelWith ads
The Roku Channel
Pluto TV
Plex
Tubi TVBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Ransom is a drama that follows a team of crisis negotiators who travel the globe to help resolve complex negotiations and conflict resolution. The series focuses on Eric Beaumont, an experienced crisis and hostage negotiator, and his team, who solve kidnap and ransom cases involving the most dangerous criminals in the world. The team uses their knowledge of human behavior to defuse dangerous situations all over the world. Ransom was created by Frank Spotnitz and David Vainola and features a cast including Luke Roberts, Brandon Jay McLaren, Nazneen Contractor, and Sarah Greene. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Philo, Britbox Apple TV Channel, and The Roku Channel, and can also be purchased as a download on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. The show's title refers to the consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity.
Should you watch it?
“A specialized crisis negotiator team resolves high-stakes kidnapping cases that appear impossible to solve.”
- high-stakes negotiation scenarios
- focus on psychological strategy
- formulaic case-of-the-week structure
Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas centered on conflict resolution and negotiation tactics.
The series contains depictions of high-pressure kidnapping scenarios and tense confrontations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Return Jan 1, 2017
- E2 Grand Slam Jan 7, 2017
- E3 The Box Jan 21, 2017
- E4 Joe Jan 28, 2017
- E5 The Enemy Within Feb 4, 2017
- E6 Celina Feb 11, 2017
- E7 Regeneration Feb 18, 2017
- E8 Say What You Did Feb 25, 2017
- E9 Girl on a Train Mar 4, 2017
- E10 The Artist Mar 11, 2017
- E11 The Castle Mar 25, 2017
- E12 Refuge Apr 8, 2017
- E13 Bulletproof Apr 15, 2017
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Three Wishes Apr 7, 2018
- E2 Alters Apr 14, 2018
- E3 Secrets and Spies Apr 21, 2018
- E4 A Free Man in Paris Apr 28, 2018
- E5 Undercover May 5, 2018
- E6 Legacy May 12, 2018
- E7 Anatomy of a Lost Cause May 26, 2018
- E8 The Fawn Jun 2, 2018
- E9 Hardline Jun 9, 2018
- E10 Radio Silence Jun 16, 2018
- E11 The Client Jun 23, 2018
- E12 Promised Land Jun 30, 2018
- E13 Semaphore Jun 30, 2018
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Justice Feb 16, 2019
- E2 Black Dolphin Feb 23, 2019
- E3 Indiscretion Mar 2, 2019
- E4 It's a Gravenzo Mar 9, 2019
- E5 Life and Limb Mar 16, 2019
- E6 Stay of Execution Mar 30, 2019
- E7 Prima Apr 13, 2019
- E8 Dark Triad Apr 20, 2019
- E9 Broken Record Apr 27, 2019
- E10 Unfit May 4, 2019
- E11 Truth & Reconciliation May 11, 2019
- E12 Playing God May 18, 2019
- E13 Story for Another Day May 25, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows Eric Beaumont and his team as they negotiate the release of hostages in difficult cases.
What is the role of the main character?
Eric Beaumont serves as a crisis negotiator who handles complex kidnap and ransom situations.
Is this a procedural series?
Yes, the show focuses on the team resolving specific cases in each episode.
What kind of cases does the team handle?
They are brought in to manage the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases when other methods fail.
What is the primary goal of the team?
The team works to save lives and resolve kidnapping crises.