Even though the first season of the Ransom TV show did so poorly in the Nielsen ratings that it should have been cancelled, CBS renewed it for a second season, anyhow. The show has a lot of international partners and did well outside the US, so the Tiffany Network decided to pick up season two, and once again air it on Saturday nights. How will the crime drama fare, in its sophomore outing? Will Ransom be cancelled or renewed for season three? If it is renewed, will CBS carry it? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A CBS mystery thriller from creators Frank Spotnitz and David Vainola, Ransom stars Luke Roberts, Sarah Greene, Brandon Jay McLaren, and Nazneen Contractor. The story centers on crisis and hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont (Roberts). He and his team save lives which often seem beyond saving, in part, because Eric understands criminals better than they understand themselves. Exploiting his powers of manipulation, Eric eschews using violence, even in the most dangerous kidnappings and ransom cases. Psych-profiler Oliver Yates (McLaren), former police officer Zara Hallam (Contractor), and investigator Maxine Carlson (Greene) form the team that backs up Beaumont.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival.
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For comparisons: The first season of Ransom on CBS averaged a 0.43 rating in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic and 3.457 million viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Ransom TV show? Should this CBS TV series be cancelled or renewed for season three?
*7/16/18 update: Ransom has been renewed for a third season on CBS. Details here.
One of the better scripted shows on TV! Every episode is nail biting!
I love this show. Great cast and writers. Please renew it. I wish there were more episodes.
I love this show please renew it. I just wish there were more episodes. Great cast and great writers.
Love Ransom and needs to be renewed for another season. The finally was fantastic really liked when it showed the dark side of Eric. Hope there is more in the future
I love, love, love this show!!!!!!!!
Please renew Ransom I look forward to seeing this show. Always keeps me interested and Canadian to boot.
Please Renee Ransom! Excellent show with great actors. Enjoyed seeing Evie in the couple episodes this year. Would like to see more of Eric’s wife. Truly entertaining series.
Great show! I did not want the show to end eventhough it was the finale. Great acting, and writing and never was bored with the plot or characters, and loved the addition of Cynthia. I hope there is a season 3 soon with a better time/day.
I really like Ransom and it shouldn’t be cancelled. I especially liked that it had more action. Please renew it really good show and I also tape it In case something comes up
I think this show is great. It is well written and well acted. I think Saturday is a bad night for the 18-40 demo. I am older so it doesn’t matter to me. I would watch it whatever night it is shown. I thought the 2nd season was ever better than the first.
Please renew it. Love the stories and actors are great! Quality tv, not the typical kids stuff, adults love it!