Eric Beaumont and his elite CriRes team struggle to balance the demands of their personal lives with their careers as negotiators handling high-pressure kidnappings and hostage-takings. As they negotiate with formidable criminals and immerse themselves in the world of extreme hostage situations, the team members deal with the repercussions of last season’s dramatic conclusion.

Moments after the kidnapping of Eric’s 15-year-old daughter, Evie, the team is against the clock as they face the demands of the dangerous and unusual kidnapper. Eric must come to grips with his darkest fear – that his work has put his family directly in harm’s way. As they negotiate with top-ranking criminals and delve deep into the world of high-stakes hostage situations, the team members struggle to balance their personal lives, with a criminal world that knows no boundaries.

Season 1 of House of the Dragon premiered on January 1, 2017.