'Ransom Canyon' Canceled By Netflix After 2 Seasons (Exclusive)
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix has decided not to renew the Texas romantic drama "Ransom Canyon" for a third season, ending the series after two seasons starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.
- Season 2, released on July 23, saw a 43% drop in first-week viewership compared to Season 1, with 4.1 million views versus 7.2 million, contributing to the cancellation despite creative improvements and a storyline reset.
- The show faced challenges with viewership and budget considerations, especially given its marquee leads, and did not generate enough audience engagement to justify continuation.
- "Ransom Canyon" is notable for Minka Kelly's successful push for near pay parity with co-star Josh Duhamel, a significant move in the post-pandemic TV industry landscape.
- The series followed the complicated romance of Staten Kirkland and Quinn O’Grady in a small Texas town, concluding Season 2 on a stable note without cliffhangers, though some plot threads hinted at potential developments that will now remain unresolved.
