Netflix’s Ransom Canyon has quickly become one of the streamer’s strongest new Western dramas — a sweeping mix of rugged landscapes, tangled emotions, and irresistible romance. Led by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, whose chemistry practically sparks off the screen, the series follows Duhamel’s Staten Kirkland as he grapples with heartbreak and loss while trying to rebuild his life on his family ranch.
Blending breathtaking Western visuals with emotional, character-driven storytelling, Ransom Canyon delivers the perfect balance of passion and grit. The show has already earned glowing comparisons to fan-favorite romantic dramas, even as viewers await word on a potential season 2. In the meantime, Netflix has another Western gem — an 18-year-old romantic drama that captures the same spirit of love, loss, and life under open skies — and it’s the perfect next binge for Ransom Canyon fans.
Heartland Is The Perfect Follow-Up To Netflix’s Ransom Canyon
This Long-Running Western Romance Is Packed With Heart, Healing, & Small-Town Drama 💞
If you’ve just finished Ransom Canyon and are craving another emotional Western drama, Netflix already has the perfect next binge: Heartland. The beloved Canadian series begins with teenager Amy Fleming as she recovers from the tragic loss of her mother in a car accident, while trying to rebuild her life and reconnect with her family on their ranch. Alongside her sister Lou, grandfather Jack, and father Tim, Amy works to heal not just the horses she loves — but the hearts of everyone around her.
Much like Ransom Canyon, Heartland beautifully explores grief, love, and second chances, all set against sweeping rural landscapes and the everyday magic of ranch life. Though Heartland is set in Alberta, Canada, and Ransom Canyon takes place deep in Texas, both shows share that comforting blend of romance, resilience, and small-town connection that keeps audiences hooked.
With 16 seasons already streaming on Netflix, Heartland offers a heartfelt, feel-good escape for anyone who fell in love with Ransom Canyon’s mix of passion, loss, and life under the open sky. 🌅
Why You Still Can’t Stream Heartland Seasons 17 & 18 On Netflix Yet
The Newest Episodes Are Still Exclusive To Another Network
If you’ve raced through Ransom Canyon and are now binging Heartland, you might notice that Netflix only offers seasons 1–16 of the beloved Western romance — and there’s a good reason for that.
While Heartland currently has 18 seasons and 269 episodes in total, the most recent two seasons (17 and 18) haven’t made their way to Netflix yet because they’re still under exclusive U.S. distribution rights with UPtv, a family and faith-focused network. UPtv holds first streaming rights for American audiences, meaning Netflix won’t be able to add the new seasons until that exclusivity period ends.
Since Heartland season 17 aired in 2023 and season 18 wrapped in late 2024, it’s likely just a matter of time before both join Netflix’s library. Until then, fans can enjoy 16 full seasons of love, loss, and life on the ranch — more than enough to fill the Ransom Canyon-shaped hole in your heart. 💕
