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Ransom

2017·Show
39Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.7Metacritic464.4Rotten Tomatoes–78%
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Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Eric Beaumont's crisis negotiator team is brought in to save lives and resolve the most difficult kidnap and ransom cases when no one else can.
Crisis NegotiationKidnap and RansomHigh-StakesInternationalTenseCharacter-DrivenProcedural DramaContemporary Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Eleanore Lindo, James Genn, Sturla Gunnarsson
Written by:
David Vainola, Frank Spotnitz, Kyle Hart

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ransom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ransom legally?

PhiloBritboxThe RokuPluto TVPlexTubi TV

Ransom is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ransom worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ransom rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Ransom have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 39 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ransom?

Critics46
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Ransom higher (63) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Ransom air?

It ran from 2017 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Ransom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Canada, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ransom?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ransom in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ransom use?

Serial KillerDeath Faked for YouWestern TerroristsActor AllusionThe Dog Was the MastermindThe StarscreamConspiracy TheoristTitle DropGambit PileupLoony FanRansom DropDoes This Remind You of Anything?and 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Ransom, including Serial Killer, Death Faked for You, Western Terrorists.