Netflix drops the official trailer of the Josh Duhamel-led Western series,Ransom Canyon.Written, created, and executive produced byWednesdaycreator April Blair, the upcoming series, adapted from Jodi Thomas' novel series,follows the intersecting lives of three ranching families in Texas Hill Country. Along withTransformers' Duhamel, the cast of theNetflix showincludes James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Andrew Liner, Marianly Tejada, Garrett Wareing, and Jack Schumacher. All 10 episodes will be released at once on Netflix on April 17.
Netflix’s newRansom Canyontrailer teases romance and generational drama. Duhamel plays Staten Kirkland, the sole owner of the Double K Ranch, who is still recovering from the loss of his wife, when he meetsNew York Timesbestselling author Minka Kelly’s Quinn O’Grady, a concert pianist who returns to Ransom Canyon for a new start. The trailer offers a first look at the diverse characters in the series and the will-they-won’t-they central storyline between Quinn and Staten. Check out the trailer below:
What This Means For Ransom Canyon
Ransom Canyon Could Be Netflix’s Next Western Hit
Kevin Costner’s WesternmovieHorizon: An American Sagahas found success on Netflix. The new Western seriesAmerican Primeval, which arrived in January, immediately became popular following its release on Netflix. There’s certainly a demand for more titles in the genre, which meansRansom Canyoncould perform well on the streaming platform.
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As teased in the trailer,Ransom Canyondives into the modern Lone Star state and offers authentically immersive storytelling that will not onlyappeal to Western fans, but also anyone who’s looking for some drama and romance. Blair has previously teased that the series would bea blend of modern drama and old Western themesby incorporating mystery, escapism, bigger-than-life concepts, and romance all in one story.
Our Take On Ransom Canyon’s Trailer
Ransom Canyon’s World-Building Is A Highlight
There’s something about Westerns that is captivating and haunting, andRansom Canyon’s trailer hits the spot. From the soundtrack to the settings and the looks in the characters' eyes, the trailer is proof thatthe upcoming Netflix series has a lot to offer to Western fans. Staten and Quinn’s entangled love story is one thing to look forward to, but as seen in the trailer, what makes this series fascinating is the world-building and the characters whom viewers can invest in.
Ransom Canyoncould potentially become another long-running Netflix show if season 1 proves to be successful.
Ransom Canyonis a different kind ofneo-Western showfrom Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstone. It has some feel-good elements that drawsimilarities to Netflix’sVirgin River, which is about to enter its seventh season, along with having a spinoff that is in development.Thismeans thatRansom Canyoncould potentially become another long-running Netflix show if season 1 proves to be successful.
