Netflix drops the official trailer of the Josh Duhamel-led Western series, Ransom Canyon. Written, created, and executive produced by Wednesday creator April Blair, the upcoming series, adapted from Jodi Thomas’ novel series, follows the intersecting lives of three ranching families in Texas Hill Country. Along with Transformers‘ Duhamel, the cast of the Netflix show includes 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 new Ransom Canyon trailer 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 meets New York Times bestselling 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 Western movie Horizon: An American Saga has found success on Netflix. The new Western series American 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 means Ransom Canyon could perform well on the streaming platform.
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As teased in the trailer, Ransom Canyon dives into the modern Lone Star state and offers authentically immersive storytelling that will not only appeal to Western fans, but also anyone who’s looking for some drama and romance. Blair has previously teased that the series would be a blend of modern drama and old Western themes by 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, and Ransom Canyon‘s trailer hits the spot. From the soundtrack to the settings and the looks in the characters’ eyes, the trailer is proof that the 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 Canyon could potentially become another long-running Netflix show if season 1 proves to be successful.
Ransom Canyon is a different kind of neo-Western show from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone. It has some feel-good elements that draw similarities to Netflix’s Virgin River, which is about to enter its seventh season, along with having a spinoff that is in development. This means that Ransom Canyon could potentially become another long-running Netflix show if season 1 proves to be successful.
Source: Netflix
Ransom Canyon
- Network
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Netflix
- Showrunner
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April Blair
- Directors
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Amanda Marsalis
- Writers
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April Blair