Ransom Canyon Season 2 Is Officially Coming — Release Date Revealed As New Secrets, Scandals, And Cast Shake-Up Promise Major Drama

Love and lies wrapped in deception and vengeance? Yes, Netflix‘s western romance series, Ransom Canyon, offers all of that and more. Ransom Canyon captivated fans by focusing on corruption in politics, forbidden love, and insane family betrayal, all set in a rural town in Texas — the perfect combination. Plus, the two lead actors, Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel, add their special touch to it.

The characters’ longing for loyalty, forgiveness, revenge, and more left viewers craving more, and Netflix certainly listened and delivered. The streamer renewed the western romance series, which is based on Jodi Thomas’ novels of the same name. It was honestly a non-negotiable, considering that the first season ended on major cliffhangers. So, let’s take a look at everything we know about Ransom Canyon Season 2.

What Will ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2 Be About?

Eoin Macken’s Davis Collins and Josh Duhamel’s Staten Kirkland having a drink together in Ransom CanyonNetflix

Ransom Canyon truly took the word conflict as seriously as possible. Even though the ending of Ransom Canyon Season 1 brings some sort of resolution, including the revelation that the Sheriff’s wife was responsible for Randall’s death, and Staten and Quinn finally opened up about their undeniable feelings for each other, the western series left viewers with a ton of cliffhangers. Quinn and Staten’s shared future is uncertain because she accepted a job in New York, and Yancy faces some awkward tension as his alleged wife appears out of nowhere.

The first season of the series already had a lot to offer. Ransom Canyon’s two love triangles alone were a whirlwind of emotions that is hard to top, but this only means that its continuation will be even more mind-blowing. Of course, the central focus in Season 2 will be the romance between Staten and Quinn, but the landowner is torn between his family and how he feels about Quinn. Unfortunately, Staten is no stranger to being on the receiving end of family betrayals, and simultaneously fighting against political corruption and conflicts regarding his land isn’t an easy task. This raises the question: how would this man even have time to invest in a committed relationship?

To add even more chaos to an already tense situation, the new season of Ransom Canyon will also introduce new characters, including politicians and journalists who investigate the twisted situation in the town. As if that wasn’t enough, the sudden appearance of Yancy’s wife will likely play a significant role and shake up the dynamic at least between Yancy and Ellie, but perhaps also within the town. While we are still waiting to find out who will take the role, the stand-in in Ransom Canyon Season 1 has some valid chances. April Blair revealed to Deadline that Erica Dasher, who was the lead in her first show, Jane by Design, is the woman whose back of the head can be seen in the final episode, and she will likely audition for the role.