Ransom is an internationally co-produced drama television series created by David Vainola and produced by Frank Spotnitz, starring Luke Roberts, that began airing on CBS.

[17] Ransom was the first newly U.S. scripted series that debuted on its Saturday night schedule since The District cancelled in 2004.

[citation needed] The series follows 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 second season began shooting in Toronto and Budapest, Hungary in November 2017, with production expected to finish in May 2018.

The website's consensus states: "Ransom is a typical network procedural that lacks any originality or excitement.