Netflix is heading deep into the heart of Texas with Ransom Canyon, a sweeping new drama where passion, power, and past sins collide under the crimson skies of the Hill Country. Premiering April 17, 2025, this 10-episode series invites viewers into a world where loyalty is currency, love is a gamble, and land is everything.
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Where the Land Is Sacred and the Drama Is Real
Set in the rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country, Ransom Canyon centers around three powerful ranching families locked in a generational battle for control of the land they call home. But it’s not just the looming threat of outsiders that rattles their legacy—it’s the secrets they’ve buried deep, now bubbling to the surface.
At the center stands Staten Kirkland, played with quiet intensity by Josh Duhamel. A stoic rancher reeling from personal loss, Staten is a man caught between duty and desire. His only comfort? Quinn O’Grady (played by Minka Kelly), a longtime family friend and the soulful owner of the local dancehall. Their connection is deep, their history complicated—and their chemistry, undeniable.
But as pressure mounts and enemies close in, a mysterious cowboy rides into town, threatening to unravel what little peace remains. As tensions ignite and secrets flare, Staten must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect his land, his love, and what’s left of his soul.
A Rich Cast of Characters
Created, showrun, and executive produced by April Blair, Ransom Canyon is more than just a western—it’s a multi-layered story of resilience, romance, and reinvention. As Blair puts it:
“At its core, Ransom Canyon isn’t just a town. It’s an idea. It’s the painful longing for your first love. It’s the burning desire to protect your family. It’s cowboys and lovers, grifters and thieves. Lust, deceit, heartache, home…Ransom has it all. I think people are going to fall in love with this little slice of Texas and the dramas and romances that we created there.”
Joining Duhamel and Kelly is an ensemble cast including
Series Regulars
- James Brolin
- Eoin Macken
- Lizzy Greene
- Andrew Liner
- Marianly Tejada
- Garrett Wareing
- Jack Schumacher
Guest Stars
- Philip Winchester
- Meta Golding
Recurring
- Kate Burton
- Casey W. Johnson
- Jennifer Ens
- Brett Cullen
- Jaren Robledo
- Niko Guardado
- Justin Johnson Cortez
- Tatanka Means
- Kenneth Miller
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Why Ransom Canyon Is a Must-Watch
With its rich character arcs, stunning landscapes, and emotionally layered storytelling, Ransom Canyon is poised to be Netflix’s next buzzy drama. It’s Yellowstone meets Virgin River—a series steeped in tradition, romance, and the fight to hold on to what matters most.
So saddle up and get ready—because when Ransom Canyon rides in, you’ll want to be along for the journey.
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Series Details:
- Title: Ransom Canyon
- Premiere Date: April 17, 2025
- Episodes: 10
- Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer: April Blair
- Main Cast: Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Marianly Tejada, Garrett Wareing, Jack Schumacher
- Guest Stars: Philip Winchester, Meta Golding
- Recurring Cast: Kate Burton, Casey W. Johnson, Jennifer Ens, Brett Cullen, Jaren Robledo, Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez, Tatanka Means, Kenneth Miller
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