Cancel your bank holiday weekend plans to binge ‘steamy’ Netflix series
It's been called a 'soapy, guilty pleasure'.
A new Western series that’s been described as ‘Yellowstone meets Virgin River’ is now available to binge.
Based on Jodi Thomas’ series of books, which was first published in 2015, Ransom Canyon dropped in full on Netflix overnight.
Created, written, and executive produced by April Blair (Wednesday), the ‘deliciously addictive’ series is set in Texas Hill Country and follows the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.
It stars Josh Duhamel (Transformers) as the steadfast and stoic Staten Kirkland, the owner and only occupant of the expansive Double K Ranch, who is also grieving the loss of his wife.
The story then follows his ‘will-they, won’t-they romance’ with Quinn O’Grady, played by Friday Night Light’s Minka Kelly.
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After pursuing a career as a concert pianist in New York, she returns home to Ransom Canyon to ‘carve out a new path’ and run the local dance hall.
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Previous Page Next PageExplaining the chemistry between the pair, Blair said: ‘They’re both so on point and their antagonistic chemistry just crackles. It just really set the whole season in motion.’
Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, she also shared: ‘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.
‘I think people are going to fall in love with this little slice of Texas and the dramas and romances that we created there,’ she added.
Her aspirations for viewers’ response to the series seems to have been achieved too, with many already delivering their verdict after racing through the 10 episodes.
The show also features James Brolin (Picture: Anna Kooris/ Netflix)‘Watched the whole season today! Loved it. I hope it gets more seasons!!!,’ Brie commented on Instagram.
‘On the last episode and it’s such a damn good show!!! ???? its giving Yellowstone vibes for sure,’ Adriana shared.
‘Love it! Great show. Binged watched the whole season,’ Sally added.
Josh is best known for movies including Transformers: The Last Knight (Picture: Paramount Pictures/ Bay Films via AP)Meanwhile Variety wrote the following of the show in its review: ‘Beautifully shot and boasting a stunning cast, Ransom Canyon is a sexy, predictable, breezy viewing experience that delivers on its promises.’
‘Ransom Canyon, led by a lovable cast with surefire chemistry, finds ways to surprise you, make you laugh, and break your heart with Southern charm,’ ScreenRant shared.
‘No one is going to mistake Ransom Canyon for prestige television. But it’s certainly a soapy, guilty pleasure, anchored by performances from Duhamel and Kelly that make you want to see both of their characters get what they want, which is each other,’ Decider added.
When creating the series, Blair said she wanted to strike the right balance in it having ‘big and escapist but with romance, drama and mystery wrapped up in one package’.
Minka played Lyla Garrity in Friday Night Lights (Picture: Bill Records/ NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)Speaking about the chemistry between the main characters, the two stars also said they hit it off ‘immediately’ when meeting.
‘I remember we got together just to see what our chemistry would be like before we started shooting, and immediately, it was just like butter. I’m like, “Oh, this guy, we have such an easy exchange”,’ Minka told People.
‘I felt so safe with him. I remember texting him right afterwards going, ‘I’m so excited I get to do this with you. I feel so safe with you.’ And that really just continued throughout the series. I just had a really great solid partner through this. And he’s so amazing.’
Ransom Canyon also stars James Brolin, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene and Garrett Wareing.
Ransom Canyon is streaming on Netflix.
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