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Netflix’s 'Ransom Canyon' Debuts to Strong Reception, Season 2 Development Underway

The contemporary Western drama, now streaming its 10-episode first season, is drawing comparisons to Yellowstone and Virgin River as creators prepare for a potential continuation.

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Overview

  • Ransom Canyon, based on Jodi Thomas's novels, premiered on Netflix on April 17, 2025, with all 10 episodes now available for streaming.
  • The series explores the intertwined lives of three ranching families in Texas Hill Country, highlighting themes of love, loss, and legacy against corporate pressures.
  • Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly lead the cast as Staten Kirkland, a grieving rancher, and Quinn O’Grady, a dance hall owner navigating complex relationships.
  • Filmed in New Mexico, the show leverages the state’s landscapes and production incentives, with a reported 700 locals involved in its creation.
  • While Netflix has not officially renewed the series, creator April Blair has confirmed that her team is already developing ideas for a potential second season.