Netflix's Ransom Canyon, a two-season Western drama based on Jodi Thomas' book series, follows residents of a small Texas town caught in overlapping romantic, business, and criminal conflicts.
Josh Duhamel stars as Staten Kirkland, a wealthy ranch owner grieving the deaths of his wife and teenage son, Randall. A year after Randall's death in what seemed like a random car accident, Staten finds evidence suggesting someone else caused it and pushes Sheriff Dan Brigman, played by Philip Winchester, to reopen the investigation.
The central tension stems from a pipeline deal. Davis Collins, Eoin Macken, Staten's brother-in-law, wants Staten to sell land for the project. Davis faces pressure himself; his family ranch could be lost if the deal fails due to his father's financial mismanagement. Cap Fuller, James Brolin, another rancher, also has land Davis targets for the pipeline.
Romantic entanglements complicate matters. Staten harbors unresolved feelings for Quinn O'Grady, Minka Kelly, even as Davis pursues her. Quinn owns a dance hall and struggles with whether supporting the pipeline could fund her business. Yancy Grey, Jack Schumacher, arrives to work for Cap but carries hidden motivations and secrets. He draws the interest of Ellie Estevez, Marianly Tejada, Quinn's employee.
Meanwhile, Reid, Davis' son and Andrew Liner, spirals after Randall's death. His ex-girlfriend, Lauren, Lizzy Greene, secretly dates his best friend, Lucas, Garrett Wareing. Lauren is the sheriff's daughter.
The show contains 18 episodes. It blends romance, family drama tied to land and legacy, and a murder mystery. Staten's journey centers on learning to care again after loss. Quinn works toward independence after returning home from pursuing music.
Ransom Canyon streams on Netflix.