Season 1

## Chronology

The **first season** of ***Ransom Canyon*** was announced on December 5, 2023.

## Premise

“*Ransom Canyon*” is a multigenerational drama that chronicles the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country.

## Storylines

### Staten Kirkland

Staten leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves.

### Quinn O'Grady

Quinn has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve out a new path for herself.

### Cap Fuller

After losing his only son in Afghanistan, Cap buried his grief in work and the occasional drink, his once-renowned ranch having fallen into slight disrepair.

### Davis Collins

Davis is intent on capitalizing on the invaluable aquifer running below Ransom’s ranch land.

### Lauren Brigman

Lauren appears to be living her best life — but all she really wants is to put this small town in her rearview. With her sights set on making the cheer team at UT Austin as her ticket out, Lauren must navigate her strict father’s desire for her to stay in Ransom.

### Ellie Estevez

Ellie’s young, hungry and driven to make her mark in Ransom Canyon. She has no interest in settling down with a romantic partner, at least not yet, which is why she’s a bit thrown when she crosses paths with mysterious newcomer Yancy.

### Yancy Grey

The charming yet enigmatic Yancy Grey, a drifter with a secretive, troubled past fights to hide it from Ellie, Cap, and the town he’s starting to call home.

### Lucas Russell

While struggling to provide for his family by working at the Double K Ranch, Lucas is determined to achieve a brighter future than Ransom Canyon has to offer, and this mind-set aligns perfectly with head cheerleader Lauren’s desire to leave Ransom, and the two find that may not be the only desire they have in common.

### Reid Collins

Toeing the line between confident and cocky, Reid seemingly has the perfect life, but behind the arrogant exterior, though, lies a caring, emotional boy eager to be loved and with a secret that’s haunting him.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland
* Minka Kelly as Quinn O'Grady
* James Brolin as Cap Fuller
* Eoin Macken as Davis Collins
* Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
* Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
* Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
* Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
* Andrew Liner as Reid Collins

### Recurring Cast

* Jaren Robledo as Jack Yellowbird, Lucas’ best friend.
* Casey W. Johnson as Kit Russell, Lucas’ well-meaning brother who’s a magnet for trouble.
* Jennifer Ens as Ashley, Lauren’s fellow cheerleader and on- and off-again best friend.
* Brett Cullen as Senator Samuel Kirkland, a charismatic, self-serving politician and Staten’s father.
* Kate Burton as Katherine Bullock, Quinn’s music mentor.
* Niko Guardado as Tim O'Grady, Reid’s eternal shadow and the wide receiver on the football team.
* Justin Johnson Cortez as Sheriff Dan Brigman, Ransom Canyon PD’s no-nonsense sheriff and Lauren’s loving but strict father, determined to keep her away from Lucas.
* Kenneth Miller as Freddie, Yancy’s menacing old prison mate.

### Guest Cast

* Philip Winchester as Kai, a deputy on the Ransom Canyon Police Force under Sheriff Dan Lazano.

## Production

### Development

In June 2023, it was revealed in the online subscription magazine *Production Weekly* that the season was in production. On December 5, 2023, Netflix ordered the season.

### Casting

In December 2023, Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly joined the cast. In January 2024, James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene joining the cast as leads opposite Duhamel and Kelly, with Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner joining as series regulars. Brett Cullen, Kate Burton, Jaren Robledo, Jennifer Ens, Kenneth Miller, Niko Guardado, Justin Johnson Cortez and Casey W. Johnson joined in recurring roles, and Philip Winchester was announced to guest star.

### Filming

Filming began on January 30, 2024 and will run until June 27 at Netflix Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 ‘Ransom Canyon’: Josh Duhamel & Minka Kelly To Star In Romantic Drama Series Ordered By Netflix
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 ‘Ransom Canyon’ Netflix Series Adaptation: Filming Begins in January 2024
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 ‘Ransom Canyon’: James Brolin, Eoin Macken & Lizzy Greene Join Netflix Series
4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 ‘Ransom Canyon’: Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing & Andrew Liner Among 13 Cast In Netflix Drama Series
5. ↑ PRODUCTION WEEKLY – ISSUE 1354 – THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 / 132 LISTINGS – 30 PAGES