Netflix Reveals Ransom Canyon's Premiere Date, 1st Look After Cast Exits

By Yana Grebenyuk Us Weekly

Updated April 29, 2026 1:40 PM

Ransom Canyon is almost back - and better than ever - despite several surprising cast exits.

Netflix announced on Wednesday, April 29, that season 2 of Ransom Canyon premieres on July 23. The first look teased the next eight episodes, which show the return of Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, Jack Schumacher, Marianly Tejada and Casey W. Johnson.

Patricia Clarkson, Ben Robson, Heidi Engerman, Tatanka Means, Justin Johnson Cortez, Philip Winchester, Jennifer Ens, Brett Cullen and Niko Guardado will make up the rest of the cast of the hit series.

"A heartfelt drama set against the sweeping vistas of Texas Hill Country, Ransom Canyon follows the intersecting lives of deep-rooted families in a town where your neighbors know everyone's business," the synopsis reads. "Season 2 picks up six months after the events of the first season, with rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) fighting to reclaim his legacy after being unseated as trustee of his family's Double K Ranch, while musician Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly) must decide if her heart truly belongs in the small town she once tried to outrun or in the fast-paced world of New York City."

The description continues: "Are they star-crossed lovers, or fated to be together? In Ransom Canyon, true love stories are messy, complicated, and always worth the wait."

Based on Jodi Thomas‘ book series about a town that is full of drama, romance and hope, Ransom Canyon premiered in April 2025 and introduced Us to the locals od Texas Hill Country. Duhamel's character, Staten, was grieving two major losses in season 1 while navigating his undeniable connection with childhood friend Quinn (Kelly), who also caught the eye of Staten's brother-in-law and love triangle rival Davis (Eoin Macken).

There was also Yancy (Schumacher), who had a past he was hiding from Ellie (Tejada). Viewers found themselves further invested in a love triangle between high school students Lucas (Wareing), Lauren (Greene) and Reid (Andrew Liner).

Ahead of season 2, news broke that Macken and Liner, who played father and son Davis and Reid, respectively, will not be returning as series regulars. It is unclear whether they could return in a guest star capacity.

Steve Howey, meanwhile, joined in a recurring guest star role as Staten's half brother, Levi. Netflix describes the character as "a mountain man of sorts who lives off the land."

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