Ransom Canyon is an upcoming Netflix romance drama series based on the namesake series of books by American author Jodi Thomas. Set in the eponymous Texas town, the show is a contemporary Western saga that explores themes such as love, relationships, and familial bonds.
The first entry in the book series, also titled Ransom Canyon, revolves around several characters, including Staten Kirkland, a descendent of the town’s founder, reclusive Quinn O’Grady, youthful and ambitious Lucas Reyes, and troubled Yancy Grey. It’s safe to assume that at least some of them will appear in the series. If you are curious about when Ransom Canyon is coming out, you have come to the right place.
Here’s all the Random Canyon release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a Ransom Canyon release date?
Ransom Canyon could arrive by the second half of 2024 at the earliest.
In September 2021, Netflix reportedly acquired the rights for all 11 Ransom Canyon books (eight primary and three additional works) through Ice Cream Fridge, LLC. Speaking to Deadline in August 2022, Jinny Howe, the current head of drama series development and content acquisition at Netflix, dubbed Ransom Canyon as a blend of Virgin River and Yellowstone.
“It’s a contemporary Western romance show, just looking for more in this comfort romance space,” the executive said. “It’s a multi-generational family show set on a ranch, and we say it’s Virgin River meets Yellowstone. We think that it’s going to deliver on all the romance and again it will be a really beautiful vista and setting, very escapist. It is in development in early stages, but we’re very excited about it; it feels very promising.”
Dan Angel (Goosebumps and The X-Files) has reportedly been brought in as a producer. According to a May 2023 report published by The Times, Laura Nava (Dollhouse and Hart of Dixie) would serve as a writer on the project. The production was supposed to begin in September 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but it’s possible that the Hollywood strikes hindered those plans. As of early October 2023, WGA has ended its strike, but SAG-AFTRA hasn’t. Optimistically, if the strike is called off within the next few months, Ransom Canyon will probably premiere in the second half of 2024 at the earliest
This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of this writing.
Where is Ransom Canyon coming out?
Ransom Canyon is anticipated to come out on Netflix by the second half of 2024 at the earliest.
The official synopsis for Ransom Canyon reads:
“A romance-fueled family drama and contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives and loves of three ranching families set against the sweeping tundras and rolling rivers of Texas hill country.”
