Netflix’s Ransom Canyon is heading into Season 2 — but it’s not just more of the same. Two familiar faces are leaving, and new players are riding into town. Here’s everything you need to know about the major casting shake‑ups.
Two Series Regulars Ride Off Into the Sunset
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Eoin Macken (Davis Collins) and Andrew Liner (Reid Collins) will not return as series regulars for Season 2.
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Davis and Reid were central to the Collins–Kirkland family rivalry: Davis was Staten Kirkland’s (Josh Duhamel) rival both in business and in love.
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It’s not yet confirmed whether they’ll make cameo or guest appearances, but their roles as full-time regulars are gone.
Why this matters: Their departure changes the power dynamics of Ransom Canyon — especially the business and romantic rivalries that built much of Season 1’s tension.
What’s New: Fresh Faces Joining Season 2
Ranch life isn’t shrinking — it’s evolving. Here are the new cast members joining Ransom Canyon for Season 2:
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Patricia Clarkson is cast as Claire O’Grady, Quinn’s (Minka Kelly) sophisticated, complicated mother.
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Ben Robson (from Animal Kingdom) joins in a recurring role.
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Heidi Engerman (known from Chicago Fire) is also coming on board as a recurring guest.
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Steve Howey has been cast as Levi, Staten’s half-brother — a mountain man with a rugged edge.
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Casey W. Johnson, who played Kit Russell in Season 1, is being promoted to a series regular in Season 2.
Why These Casting Moves Matter
1. Plot Shakeup
With Davis and Reid leaving, the rival Collins ranch storyline is likely to shift or evolve significantly. The new characters could redirect the power balance in Ransom Canyon.
2. More Family Drama
Adding Quinn’s mother (played by Patricia Clarkson) suggests Season 2 will dig deeper into Quinn’s backstory — emotional baggage, hidden secrets, and family loyalties could all play a big role.
3. Fresh Conflict
Levi (Howey) coming in as Staten’s half-brother means new sibling rivalry and land disputes. That’s classic Western drama with a twist.
4. Expanded Romantic Paths
With Robson and Engerman joining, there’s room for new love interests, fresh love triangles, or even more complicated relationships — raising the stakes for Staten, Quinn, and the next generation.
Final Thoughts
Season 2 of Ransom Canyon is setting up for big changes. The exit of Eoin Macken and Andrew Liner marks the end of one chapter — but the arrival of heavyweights like Patricia Clarkson and the promotion of existing cast members points to an even richer, more emotionally layered season ahead.
If you loved the small-town rivalry, passionate romance, and Western grit of Season 1 — brace yourself. Things are about to get even more intense.
