Netflix Casts New Western Saga 'Ransom Canyon'

Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly

Saddle up for a new western saga! Ransom Canyon starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly is heading to Netflix. The new romantic drama, created by April Blair, is based on Jodi Thomas’ book series of the same name.

"It’s a contemporary Western romance show, just looking for more in this comfort romance space," Netflix's Jinny Howe previously told Deadline. "It’s a multi-generational family show set on a ranch, and we say it’s Virgin River meets Yellowstone. We think that it’s going to deliver on all the romance and again it will be a really beautiful vista and setting, very escapist."

Before moseying on over to the couch to watch, here is everything to know about Ransom Canyon, including release date and cast.

How to watch Ransom Canyon

Ransom Canyon will be available on Netflix.

How many episodes will there be of Ransom Canyon?

Netflix subscribers can look forward to 10 hourlong episodes.

What is the Ransom Canyon release date?

While the release date has not yet been announced, Netflix has teased that Ransom Canyon is "coming soon." Howe revealed to Deadline in 2022 that the series was "in development in early stages," adding, "But we’re very excited about it; it feels very promising."

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Who is in the Ransom Canyon cast?

So far we know just two cast members:

Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland

Duhamel's character, who's described as steadfast and stoic, is the owner and sole occupant of the Double K Ranch. "Staten leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves," per Netflix.

Minka Kelly as Quinn

Kelly's character has "often found herself in the shadow of others." After pursuing her career as a concert pianist in New York, Quinn returns to Ransom Canyon "to carve out a new path for herself."

What is Ransom Canyon about?

The Netflix drama is based on Jodi Thomas' book series Ransom Canyon. According to the show's logline, it's a "romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country."

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