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While the Ransom TV show was reportedly cancelled after one season on CBS, news has broken that there is still a chance for a season two renewal. While this isn’t exactly a Timeless cancellation/renewal scenario, a pick-up may still be in the offing, because this series is an international co-production, and CBS is just one of the parties involved in the series’ fate.
A crime drama, Ransom stars Luke Roberts as crisis and hostage negotiator, Eric Beaumont. The CBS cast also includes Brandon Jay McLaren, Nazneen Contractor, and Sarah Greene. Eric and his team resolve tough cases no one else can.
In an exclusive, TV Wise reports that two of the four partners involved have greenlit a second season of Ransom. Here’s more:
The reports of Ransom’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Despite a flurry of media reports that CBS had axed the Luke Roberts fronted show, sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell me that it has in fact NOT been cancelled. I’m hearing that CBS has not made a decision one way or another and Ransom remains in contention for a second season pick up.
It looks like some of the confusion here may boil down to the fact that Ransom is, unlike CBS’ other shows, an international co-production with multiple commissioning partners (not just CBS). With four such partners having to sign on for a second season, securing a full green-light is taking longer than expected. I’m told two partners have signed on for season two and negotiations are on-going with the remaining partners to secure a renewal. While, admittedly, ratings were soft on CBS, I hear they believe in the show’s creative potential and are inclined to bring it back. Representatives of CBS did not immediately respond to TVWise’s request for comment.
Executive producer Frank Spotnitz confirms that the show’s fate is still up in the air:
Stop the presses, #Ransom fans! Our show has not yet been renewed… or cancelled. More news as it comes. #RenewRansom
— Frank Spotnitz (@FrankSpotnitz) May 18, 2017
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Ransom TV series? Should Ransom be cancelled or renewed for season two on CBS? Let us know, below.
i enjoyed this show immensely and it was a nice change from the other crime dramas available-hope it is renewed
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please keep Ransom on it is a great show
This is encouraging news that Ransom might be, will hopefully be, continuing on with a second season. For a show that had a difficult time slot to succeed in, it has already developed quite a following!
Please keep Ransom on air! Of all the shows being cancelled, Ransom was the one that upset my husband and I the most.
Thank you.
This is a fascinating show with very interesting plot lines. The european scenarios are especially excitng. Please renew it!
Yes…definitely would love there to be a season two! I really enjoy this TV show.
Don’t cancel it! It is a very good show. All of the actors are great and the content has been great too.
Don’t cancel a good quality program. Some television today is an insult to our intelligence and yet these shows continue to be renewed. Who is making the decisions at CBS?
I really hope that this show comes back especially after the Finale.
Hopefully another network picks up the show because CBS doesn’t give their freshman (drama) show’s much of a chance.
Time slot is so important for viewer numbers. Plus among many American audiences the global nature is suspect–considering politics leaning toward more isolation. I see a hint of travelogue and love the scenes abroad, so please renew at a better time.
Big fan of this show. Bring it back
I love Ransom! I hope they renew it. It is one of my favorite shows!
My husband and I are both fans of Ransom and would continue watching!
Yes, please! It’s a great show, well written and acted and great premise!
Great show! I hope it’s renewed
Great show! I watch every week.