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Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' Climbs Charts and Eyes Season 2

The Western romance debuts at #2 with 7.2 million views, while production sustainability and pay equity efforts draw attention.

(L to R) Josh Duhamel as Staten and Minka Kelly as Quinn in Episode 109 of Ransom Canyon.
Right-of-way of a buried underground high-pressure natural gas pipeline crossing the desert in the canyon country of Utah.
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Overview

  • Ransom Canyon, released on April 17, 2025, has quickly become Netflix's #2 most-watched show, amassing 7.2 million views in its first week.
  • The series, based on Jodi Thomas' novels, follows ranchers Staten Kirkland and Quinn O’Grady navigating love, loss, and family feuds in fictional Texas Hill Country.
  • Showrunner April Blair confirmed that writers are already developing Season 2, though Netflix has not officially renewed the series.
  • Lead actress Minka Kelly successfully negotiated a significant pay increase to narrow the gap with co-star Josh Duhamel, highlighting Netflix's support for pay equity.
  • Ransom Canyon's production reduced its carbon footprint by over 50% through solar-powered equipment, showcasing Netflix's commitment to sustainable filmmaking.