CBS’ Saturday night series Ransom was never a huge success, and now it’s been revealed they’ve cancelled the TV show after one season.
5/19 update: Ransom may not be cancelled and could still be renewed for season two. Details here.
The drama follows Eric Beaumont (Luke Roberts), an experienced crisis and hostage negotiator, and his team who are brought in to save lives when no one else can. The cast also includes Brandon Jay McLaren, Nazneen Contractor, and Sarah Greene.
Ransom debuted on a Sunday night in January to a low rating of 0.85 in the 18-49 demo and 6.65 million viewers. Once the show moved to its regular timeslot on Saturday nights, the numbers dropped even further. Overall, season one averaged a 0.43 in the 18-49 demo and 3.46 million viewers, making it CBS’ lowest-rated series for the 2016-2017 season.
However, despite low ratings, the show did have fans. When we asked viewers if they’d watch a second season of Ransom, 91% said “yes.”
Additionally, the show was produced internationally which made it less expensive for CBS than some of the network’s other series. Nevertheless, the network has decided not to move on with Ransom.
What do you think? Did you see Ransom? Do you wish it had been renewed for a second season?
This was interesting to watch and showed a lot about negotiating, listening and creative response.It had suspense a nd the characters were interesting and I wanted to see what came next. The international look of the show was appealing. Saturday was a lousy night to open on. Could there not be some creative time shuffling? It was so interesting!
Interesting show with terrific potential shame to see it get cancelled BRING IT BACK !!!
Why why why cancel. All the good ones like Chicago Justice, Ransom, CM Beyond Borders are being cancelled. A big no no. PLEASE bring back!
Please do NOT cancel!
My husband and I looked forward to this show every week it was on. PLEASE-do not cancel!!!
Yes. all the good stuff are cancelled.. Why??
Ransom was one of CBS’s greatest shows!! They definately need to bring ransom back!!
One of the few recent shows I enjoyed. I”ll miss it on Saturdays
Please put this back on the Saturday nite line up. This was an interesting show and the group all had interesting histories. I’m sad !!!
Another nice Saturday night show taken off, hope everyone’s comments help and it will be back on.
I wish u get season 2….i wonder why the low ratings.it is a great show enjoyed it so much….
Great series.Excellent cast.Definitely should not be cancelled.One of the better series currently showing.
This is a very intelligent show, that makes you think. Maybe that is why it was cancelled. There are so many “Dumb” shows on TV, that are renewed year, after year. I also liked the cast. I hope that they change their mind, and decide to go forward for at least another year.
I really liked Ransom. Better than some other things on television these days.
I really enjoyed “Ransom”; maybe the cancellation could be reversed.
I watched “Ransom” every week. My friend and I eagerly looked forward to it and discussed it the next day. I sure hope they will decide to renew it. How will we resolve the ending without a new season?