Twisters carries a similar level of rugged Southern charm as Ransom Canyon but is deeply rooted in classic disaster movie tropes, making it one of the biggest theatrical releases of 2024. Twisters, which is a standalone sequel to the Oscar-nominated 1996 classic Twister, earned more than $372 million at the worldwide box office last year. Twisters is full of intense scenes about the destructive force of several tornadoes, which Powell’s Tyler chases for his YouTube channel. While the film has been called overly predictable, the storms that emerge are captivating to see on the big screen and seem to have inspired one particular episode of Ransom Canyon.

Ransom Canyon Episode 7 Feels Heavily Inspired By The 2024 Blockbuster Twisters

A Fierce Tornado Takes Over The Plot In Ransom Canyon Episode 7

Ransom Canyon takes a dark turn once a vicious storm rolls into the small North Texas town in episode 7, “By the Grace of God.” All the unfolding dramas, developments, and twists take a full stop as a storm warning forces everyone in town to take shelter, although not every character in Ransom Canyon is willing to wait it out. While Ransom Canyon, which was made for at-home TVs and streaming devices, doesn’t quite capture the sheer magnitude of the storms seen in Twisters, it impressively depicts the destruction that happens as a result and features some comparatively tense and enthralling scenes.

Ransom Canyon takes a dark turn once a vicious storm rolls into the small North Texas town in episode 7, “By the Grace of God.” All the unfolding dramas, developments, and twists take a full stop as a storm warning forces everyone in town to take shelter, although not every character in Ransom Canyon is willing to wait it out. While Ransom Canyon, which was made for at-home TVs and streaming devices, doesn’t quite capture the sheer magnitude of the storms seen in Twisters, it impressively depicts the destruction that happens as a result and features some comparatively tense and enthralling scenes.

Ransom Canyon’s tornado episode was perfectly placed as episode 7 of the 10-part series, expanding the plot into uncharted territory. It also offered a break from the various storylines involving romantic pursuits, land disputes, and a murder investigation that are present throughout the entire series. The inclusion of the tornado was far from a gimmick, even if it was seemingly inspired by the popularity and success of Twisters. Two characters who were at odds with each other before the tornado end up making new ground in their friendship, with one saving the life of the other.

Ransom Canyon’s tornado episode is a promising sign for the future of the series, which is poised to be renewed for season 2 by Netflix. It shows that the series isn’t afraid to incorporate other genre elements to maintain viewers’ interest and also that the series won’t be entirely wrapped up in the melodramatic dynamics of its characters. The only bad thing about Ransom Canyon’s tornado episode is that it likely wouldn’t be able to pull it off again in a potential season 2, even though North Texas averages nearly 4 a year.

How The Tornado Affects Each Character In Ransom Canyon

The Storm Caused Destruction But Also Brought Characters Together

After the tornado, Staten and Quinn finally begin their long-overdue relationship, which starts as an affair that began after the two were stuck inside Quinn’s house during the storm. Lucas’s brother and legal guardian, Kit, tends to his brother’s girlfriend Lauren’s wounds after she is nearly killed by a fallen tree while trying to drive during the storm. She and Kit never saw eye to eye before then, but developed a new understanding through that experience.

Yancy Grey ends up saving Cap Fuller’s life after Cap tries driving through the storm to see his wife, who lives at a nearby nursing home. Ultimately, the tornado in Ransom Canyon caused destruction to the town but naturally brought several characters closer.