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Season 1 – Ransom

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Renowned crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont employs insight into human behavior to deal with challenging kidnap and ransom cases, refusing to ever resort to violence, even when faced with the world's most dangerous criminals. While his ability to manipulate sets him above others in his field, it often causes issues in his personal and professional relationships. Beaumont's team includes psych-profiler Oliver Yates, ex-cop Zara Hallam and aspiring investigator Maxine Carlson. "Ransom" is based on the experiences of real-life crisis negotiator Laurent Combalbert and his partner, Marwan Mery.
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Ransom — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Ransom is a typical network procedural that lacks any originality or excitement.

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Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly Lack of energy is a problem for this show. It's missing that electricity that makes investing in yet another great man procedural worth it. Rated: C+ Jan 10, 2017 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter I never shook the feeling that I was watching something that, from cast to the overall aesthetic, we weren't meant to see on American network TV, except for maybe in the summer when [better] Canadian productions... have thrived. Jan 3, 2017 Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times Its premise is built for adrenaline-rush moments, not for the long haul. Jan 3, 2017 Full Review Sr. Rose Pacatte National Catholic Reporter It's the best show you aren't watching. Don't let it go. May 26, 2017 Full Review Laura Hurley CinemaBlend The series can boast a unique premise and a promising cast, but the pilot falls short of delivering a truly compelling hour of television... a lot may need to change if Ransom is to have a long future at CBS. Rated: 2/5 Jan 5, 2017 Full Review Michael Ahr Den of Geek With a ton of shows out there just like it, the trick will be in getting those who already have full TV schedules to make room for a series that doesn't immediately stand out from the crowd. Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 3, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Best new show on T V. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Good crime show without being to hard core real life. Time will tell if the writers can take the opportunity here and develop this show into a long term series. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Generic, full of cliches and completely unrealistic story lines. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Very weak pilot. It didn't catch my attention. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member What a horrible show and complete ripoff of Bull. Just dumb. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Another "gem" coming from CBS Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Luke Roberts

Eric Beaumont

Sarah Greene

Maxine Carlson

Brandon Jay McLaren

Oliver Yates

Nazneen Contractor

Zara Hallam

Emma de Caunes

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Alexandra Ordolis

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 1, 2017 The Return Hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont and his team save lives using insight into criminal behavior; Maxine is eager to prove herself but harbors a dangerous secret from her past. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 7, 2017 Grand Slam When a promising baseball player needs a bone marrow transplant, his donor is held hostage for $5 million. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 2017 The Box Eric and the team must figure out how to negotiate with bank robbers who are not demanding cash. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 2017 Joe When a software company engineer is taken hostage, Eric and the team email the kidnapper but discover a third party is intercepting their correspondence and sabotaging the negotiation. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 2017 The Enemy Within Eric's ex-boss from the FBI brings him in to negotiate with an extremist from a racist group that is threatening to set off bombs all over New York City. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 11, 2017 Celina A French couple hire Eric and his team to rescue their kidnapped surrogate baby who has a dangerous medical condition and needs immediate care. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 18, 2017 Regeneration Maxine leads the team in her first negotiation after Eric and other guests at a retreat are taken hostage by the fanatical leader of a militia group. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 25, 2017 Say What You Did When a senator's daughter is kidnapped, Eric and the team must delve into the senator's darkest secrets in an attempt to bring the girl home safely; Eric's attempt to keep his own daughter safe backfires. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 4, 2017 Girl on a Train A couple in France turn to Eric and his team for help after their daughter is abducted from a train and possibly sold into human trafficking. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 11, 2017 The Artist While Eric and the team try to negotiate the return of valuable paintings stolen from an art gallery, the thief kidnaps a gallery staffer. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 25, 2017 The Castle When five teens are lured into a trap while playing a smartphone game, Eric and the team negotiate their release. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 8, 2017 Refuge Eric is called to negotiate with a burglar who is holding a family hostage after they catch him breaking into their safe. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 15, 2017 Bulletproof A past adversary of Eric's threatens to trigger explosions around the world unless the NSA surrenders access to their confidential files. Details

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Season Info

Director
Frédéric Forestier, Laurence Katrian, François Velle, James Genn, Érik Canuel, Eleanor Lindo, Jon Jones, Paul A. Kaufman, Richard J. Lewis
Executive Producer
Frank Spotnitz
Screenwriter
David Vainola, Ben Schiffer, Mark Greig, Sarah Dodd, Ben Harris, Annmarie Morais, Sara B. Cooper, Rachel Anthony, Frank Spotnitz
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 1, 2017