Ransom Renewed for Season Three by CBS, Global

The drama series Ransom has been renewed for a third season, which is set to premiere in 2019 on CBS in the U.S. and Global in Canada.

From Entertainment One (eOne), Korda Studios, Big Light Productions and producers Sienna Films, the 13-episode season will shoot in Budapest, Hungary, beginning in October. Season three of Ransom follows the world of international crisis and hostage negotiating, with Eric Beaumont (Luke Roberts) and his elite team as they save lives when no one else can.

“Continuing Global’s dedication to deliver compelling and powerful original content, we are pleased to renew this intense drama for another season,” said Lisa Godfrey, VP of original content for Corus Entertainment. “Teaming up once again with our broadcast and production partners, we are excited to see what type of high-stakes situations the crisis resolution team will be up against next season.”

“It is thrilling for us to continue the heart-stopping and adrenaline-driven action of Ransom with its fantastic cast, crew, writers, and our production partners,” said Jocelyn Hamilton, eOne’s president for Canadian television. “Ransom has found fans across North America and the around the world as viewers tune-in to see the crisis resolution team tackle situations in all parts of the globe.”