SHOCKING SHAKE-UP: Ransom Canyon is officially back for Season 2, but not without a MAJOR cast change that has fans buzzing 😱🌵

The sweeping small-town drama returns with new faces, high-stakes romance, and secrets ready to explode. Who’s in, who’s out—and how will it change everything?

Josh Duhamel as Staten in Ransom Canyon

Ransom Canyon has been confirmed for a second season and now, the Netflix show’s cast has been announced, including a few major shakeups.

Netflix’s hit show, Ransom Canyon, which was hailed as the new Yellowstone, is returning for a second series and includes a major cast shakeup.

The show’s fate was up in the air until Netflix confirmed in June that it had been renewed for a second series, and now, we know who will and won’t be returning for the next instalment.

Josh Duhamel as Staten and Minka Kelly as Quinn in Episode 109 of Ransom Canyon© ANNA KOORIS/Netflix
Ransom Canyon is set to return to our screens

Josh Duhamel is expected to return as Staten Kirkland, the owner of Double K Ranch. As well as this, Minka Kelly is expected to reprise her role as Quinn O’Grady for the second series.

James Brolin is currently unconfirmed to return after his character, Cap Fuller, died from a heart attack at the end of the first season. Lizzy Greene is expected to reprise her role as Lauren, Ransom Canyon’s resident cheerleader.

Meanwhile, Garrett Wareing is expected to return as Lucas, whose salacious romance with Lauren is expected to continue to blossom. As well as this, Casey W. Johnson is excitedly returning for series two as Kit Russell, Lucas’s older brother, after it was announced to have been promoted to series regular in early August 2025.

Series two is also set to officially welcome Jack Schumacher’s character Yancy’s wife, who will be played by Erica Dasher.

The character made a very brief appearance at the end of the season one finale, and April opened up about the role, saying: “Now that we’re in the room on Season 2, it’s a very fun character that’s shaping up and a very juicy backstory.”

Ransom Canyon renewed for second series

“I couldn’t be happier that Netflix is ready to get back in the saddle for Ransom Canyon!” creator and showrunner April Blair said in a statement. “Our dreamy little corner of Texas Hill Country is full of stories still untold, and we can’t wait to bring them to our incredible fans. Get ready for another ride.”

“Ransom Canyon has proved a hit with fans from all over the world – it even stayed in the top ten trending shows for four weeks after its initial release! I’m thrilled by the news of its return and can’t wait to dive back into the drama surrounding rancher Staten Kirkland,” HELLO!‘s TV writer, Abby Allen says.

Ransom Canyon lauren floral dress© Anna Kooris/Netflix
Most of series one’s cast will be returning despite a few shakeups

Fans had been anxiously awaiting to learn whether the show would be renewed for a second season after initially premiering in April of this year. The decision was made two months after the show, an adaptation of Jodi Thomas’ popular books, first premiered on the streaming platform.

Fans were quick to compare the series to Kevin Costner’s smash-hit Western drama, Yellowstone. While the show never quite reached Netflix’s global top ten most-watched shows, it did feature in the top ten trending shows for four weeks and received nearly 10 million views in its first week.

Kevin Costner as John Dutton and Neal McDonough as Malcolm Beck 'Yellowstone'© Paramount Network/Shutterstock
The show has been compared to the smash hit series Yellowstone

Production is said to begin in September, with filming returning to Netflix Studios Albuquerque in New Mexico.

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1. Virgin River – Netflix

A nurse practitioner seeks a fresh start, moving from Los Angeles to a remote North Carolina town. There, she meets the handsome Jack Sheridan and a host of locals, each with secrets from their past. A must-watch for fans of romance set against a cosy backdrop of cabins, bars, and, of course, drama.

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Treat Williams plays Dr. Andrew Brown in this small-town drama

2. Everwood – Apple TV

Welcome to Everwood, Colorado, where Dr Andy Brown relocates his family following the death of his wife. He chooses the town because of her emotional connection to it, and the series follows his journey as he settles into a new life and meets the many residents of Everwood.

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3. My Life with the Walter Boys – Netflix

When Jackie Howard tragically loses her parents and sister in an accident, her New York life is exchanged for a ranch in Colorado with her new guardian. As Jackie adjusts to living with nine boys and one girl, she begins to fall for one of the brothers, Alex – but the mysterious Cole may complicate things.

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4. One Tree Hill – ITVX

Life in Tree Hill, North Carolina, is anything but quiet as two half-brothers, Lucas and Nathan, oscillate between rivalry and brotherhood, both on the basketball court and within their circle of friends.

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5. The Summer I Turned Pretty – Amazon Prime

Leaning into a small-family coastal theme, Belly Conklin’s summer memories are filled with stays at her mother’s best friend Susannah’s beach house in Cousins Beach, Massachusetts. Susannah’s two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah, have watched her grow up – but the summer Belly returns, aged almost 16, they begin to notice a change in her, setting the stage for what promises to be the most unforgettable summer yet.