Drama

Kidnap & Ransom

International hostage negotiator Dominic King’s motto, "Never Promise, Never Lie" has, until now, meant 100% success. Facing the most challenging cases of his career, King must race against the clock with lives at stake.

Episode 1

45m 59s

Dominic King is in Kashmir negotiating the release of a British Asian family. When the kidnappers panic at the handoff they board a tourist bus and take all the passengers hostage. Dominic must negotiate for their release while convincing the police not to attack.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 46m 29s

    When Naomi Shaffer gets kidnapped in South Africa on business, Dominic King quickly establishes that the kidnappers are amateur street kids and in over their heads. King flies to Cape Town to appease the kidnappers’ demand by promising $100,000 in cash. Everything seems to be going smoothly but at the handoff things go horribly wrong.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 46m 20s

    The amateur kidnappers have been superseded by a group that is much more professional, with a mysterious British man, Willard, in charge. After tough negotiations with Dominic, Willard agrees to release Naomi and Dominic brings Naomi home. But Dominic suspects she’s holding something back.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 46m 29s

    Dominic’s fears for Naomi are proved correct when he finds out that her daughter Sally has been kidnapped. It quickly becomes clear that Willard is after something far more lucrative than money. Dominic allows the police to become involved but they underestimate the intelligence of the kidnappers, with shocking results.

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