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Netflix’s 'Ransom Canyon' Debuts to Positive Reviews, Showcasing Grief, Romance, and Western Drama

The new series, based on Jodi Thomas' novels, explores intergenerational ranching conflicts and emotional struggles, with Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly leading the cast.

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Lake Ransom Canyon

Overview

  • All ten episodes of 'Ransom Canyon' are now streaming on Netflix, with critics praising its engaging blend of neo-Western drama and romantic storytelling.
  • Josh Duhamel stars as Staten Kirkland, a grief-stricken rancher navigating personal loss, land disputes, and a complicated relationship with Minka Kelly's Quinn O'Grady.
  • The series highlights tensions between ranching families and corporate interests, with Austin Water & Power's proposed pipeline threatening generational legacies.
  • Filmed in New Mexico, the show leverages the state's striking landscapes and growing reputation as a filming hub, despite its Texas setting.
  • Executive producer and showrunner April Blair adapts Jodi Thomas' novels, creating a contemporary Western drama that resonates with fans of 'Yellowstone' and 'Virgin River.'