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They say everything is bigger in Texas, and surely that includes family drama. Soon you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Lone Star State’s countryside with the forthcoming series Ransom Canyon, out April 17.< 4000 /p>
Created, written, and executive produced by April Blair (Wednesday, All American), Ransom Canyon is 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. “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,” Blair tells Tudum. “I think people are going to fall in love with this little slice of Texas and the dramas and romances that we created there.”
Minka Kelly as Quinn in Ransom Canyon Season 1.
The show is led by Josh Duhamel (The Lost Husband, Transformers, Love, Simon) and New York Times bestselling author Minka Kelly (Euphoria, Friday Night Lights). Duhamel stars as the steadfast, stoic Staten Kirkland, owner and sole occupant of the sprawling Double K Ranch. Staten leads the charge to resist the outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves. Meanwhile, Kelly plays Quinn O’Grady, who has often found herself in the shadow of others. After a stint in New York pursuing a career as a concert pianist, Quinn has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve out a new path.
Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman and Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell in Ransom Canyon Season 1.
First, there’s James Brolin (Sweet Tooth), who stars as Cap, a brash ex-Army captain and bullheaded owner of Fuller Ranch. After losing his only son in Afghanistan, Cap buried his grief in work and the occasional drink, his once renowned ranch having fallen into slight disrepair. Resisting pressure to sell, Cap hires a new foreman, Yancy Grey, and is quick to let the young man know exactly what he’s doing wrong. About as salty as they come, Cap is kept in line only by Ellie, daughter of a fallen brother in arms, who checks in on him from time to time.
Eoin Macken (La Brea) portrays Davis Collins, the charming, Ivy-educated owner of the modern Bar W Ranch. Unlike his counterpart Staten Kirkland (Duhamel), Davis is intent on capitalizing on the invaluable aquifer running below Ransom’s ranchland. But this is far from the first issue that Staten and Davis have butted heads over. As the two biggest landowners in Ransom, the Kirkland and Collins families have been feuding for generations. But passionate (if opposite) stances on the water pipeline aren’t the only thing Davis and Staten share — both have fallen hard for the beguiling Quinn O’Grady (Kelly), lavender farmer and owner of the local dance hall.
Lizzy Greene (A Million Little Things) plays Lauren Brigman, Ransom Canyon's ambitious head cheerleader. The daughter of the town sheriff and girlfriend of cocky quarterback Reid Collins, Lauren appears to be living her best life… but all she really wants is to put this small town in her rearview. With her sights set on making the cheer team at UT Austin as her ticket out, Lauren must navigate her strict father’s desire that she remain in Ransom. Her only reprieve comes in the form of a new, unexpected love interest: Lucas Russell, a kindhearted underdog from the other side of the tracks who her father and her friends do not approve of.
Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez in Ransom Canyon Season 1.
Marianly Tejada (One of Us is Lying) is Ellie Estevez. Tough and whip-smart, Ellie is the personification of “Do no harm, but take no shit,” especially from resident curmudgeon Cap, whom she looks after. Ellie is young, hungry, and driven to make her mark in Ransom Canyon. She has no interest in settling down with a romantic partner, at least not yet, which is why she’s a bit thrown when she crosses paths with mysterious newcomer Yancy.
Jack Schumacher (Top Gun: Maverick) plays Yancy Grey, a charming yet enigmatic drifter with a secretive, troubled past. No one knows much about Yancy and he’d like to keep it that way, but his past catches up to him as he fights to hide it from Ellie, Cap, and the town he’s starting to call home.
Garrett Wareing (Manifest) is Lucas Russell. While struggling to provide for his family by working at the Double K Ranch, Lucas is always on the outside looking in. He’s determined to achieve a brighter future than Ransom Canyon has to offer, and he’s got the mind and work ethic to propel himself there. This mindset aligns perfectly with head cheerleader Lauren’s desire to leave Ransom, and the two find that this may not be the only desire they have in common.
Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey in Ransom Canyon Season 1.
Andrew Liner (Vampire Academy) is Reid Collins. Toeing the line between confident and cocky, Reid appears to have the perfect life as the star quarterback of Ransom High, Lauren’s boyfriend, and heir to the Collins family ranch. He was devastated when his cousin was killed in a car accident but doesn’t let that stop him from living life to the fullest as a 16-year-old with nothing to lose. Behind the arrogant exterior, though, lies a caring, emotional boy eager to be loved and with a secret that’s haunting him.
Additional cast includes Jaren Robledo (Rez Ball) as Jack Yellowbird, Casey W. Johnson (GLOW) as Kit Russell, Jennifer Ens (Chapelwaite) as Ashley, Brett Cullen (Joker) as Senator Samuel “Sam” Kirkland, Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy) as Katherine Bullock, Niko Guardado (Party of Five) as Tim O’Grady, Philip Winchester (Strike Back) as Sheriff Dan Brigman, Justin Johnson Cortez (Walker: Independence) as Kai, and Kenneth Miller (The Cleaning Lady) as Freddie.
Watch a brand-new teaser to see the cast in action.
Josh Duhamel as Staten in Ransom Canyon Season 1.
Ransom Canyon’s first two (of 10 total) 60-minute episodes are directedby Amanda Marsalis (Ozark, The Umbrella Academy).
Contemporary Western lovers and fans of good old-fashioned drama, something special is galloping your way.
Giddyap! Ransom Canyon will premiere on Netflix starting April 17.
For future updates on Ransom Canyon, check back with Tudum.