RANSOM CANYON. Josh Duhamel as Staten in Episode 102 of Ransom Canyon. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © … More 2025
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Described as a blend between Virgin River and Yellowstone, Netflix’s Ransom Canyon is resonating with Netflix viewers thanks to its mix of small-town romance and Western drama. As the freshman series climbs the streamer’s U.S. charts, you might be wondering whether a second season is in the works.
Ransom Canyon is based on the book series by bestselling author Jodi Thomas and follows the intertwined lives of three ranching families in Texas Hill Country. As they compete for control of the land, their legacies are put at risk by outside forces determined to upend their way of life.
The story centers on Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), the owner and sole occupant of Double K Ranch, who is mourning the loss of his wife. The rancher’s only glimmer of hope is in the “eyes and heart of Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the local dancehall,” the synopsis reads. “But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past.”
ForbesThe Best New TV Shows Streaming In April 2025 On Netflix, Max, And MoreBy Monica MercuriThe beating heart of the show is the slow-burn romance between Staten and Quinn, which unfolds over its 10 episodes. “They have a lot of chemistry, but it’s also very volatile,” the show’s creator April Blair told Netflix’s Tudum. “There’s a lot of push-pull with the two of them. You don’t really know, are they or aren’t they, which I find super relatable.”
Just one day after the debut of the first season, Ransom Canyon has already claimed the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s U.S. TV chart. Here’s everything to know about a potential Ransom Canyon Season 2.
Will There Be A Ransom Canyon Season 2 On Netflix?
RANSOM CANYON. (L to R) Minka Kelly as Quinn and Josh Duhamel as Staten in Episode 102 of Ransom … More Canyon. Cr. Anna Kooris/Netflix © 2024
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Netflix hasn’t officially renewed Ransom Canyon for Season 2 just yet, and the decision will likely depend on how well the first season performs on the platform. The promising news? Creator April Blair told Deadline the team is already “in the room” working on a second season, so there’s a good chance the series will be back.
Blair also told Tudum that she hopes viewers will want more episodes after watching the Season 1 finale. “My favorite feeling is when a show ends, and you don’t want it to end, and you just want more,” she said. “It makes you feel warm and familiar, and you don’t want to let go. That is how I hope people feel. It’s how I feel about the show watching it.”
The Ransom Canyon book series includes eight main novels, giving Netflix plenty of source material to pull from if the show is renewed for another season. The first book, Ransom Canyon, is followed by Rustler’s Moon, Lone Heart Pass, Sunrise Crossing, Wild Horse Springs, Indigo Lake, Mistletoe Miracles, and Christmas in Winter Valley.
As for who might return in Season 2, fans can likely expect to see Duhamel as Staten, Kelly as Quinn, Eoin Macken as Davis, Lizzy Greene as Lauren, Marianly Tejada as Ellie, Jack Schumacher as Yancy, Garrett Wareing as Lucas, Andrew Liner as Reid, and more.
When Could Ransom Canyon Season 2 Be Released On Netflix?
Ransom Canyon. Minka Kelly as Quinn in Episode #103 of Ransom Canyon. Cr. Anna Kooris/Netflix © 2025
Anna Kooris/Netflix © 2025
The first season of Ransom Canyon was filmed between February and June 2024, before premiering on Netflix in April 2025, according to Marie Claire. Based on that 15-month production timeline, Season 2 could potentially arrive in fall 2026 or later—depending on when (or if) Netflix officially greenlights the next installment.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ransom Canyon Season 2.
The first season of Ransom Canyon is streaming now on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.
