“Ranching, Romance & Relatives: Ransom Canyon’s Family Tree Fully Explained”

All of the characters in Netflix’s Western drama series Ransom Canyon connect in various ways, through blood, romance, and everything in between. Ransom Canyon’s ensemble cast paired with its multilayered, interweaving story makes it hard sometimes to keep up with every twist and turn, especially that unbelievable Yancy twist at the end of Ransom Canyon. Because Ransom Canyon is such a small town, which is loosely inspired by the real town of the same name outside Lubbock, Texas, just about everyone is in everybody else’s business, and word travels fast.

While Staten and Quinn, played by Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, are technically the series leads in Ransom Canyon, just about every character gets a fair share of screen time and is directly involved in one or more of the various storylines. From various “will they, won’t they” relationship dynamics, college athletics dreams, land disputes, rodeo competitions, and even a murder mystery, Ransom Canyon has a lot to offer and is already being compared to Yellowstone. If Netflix does pick it up for season 2, it will have a solid foundation and plenty of drama to work with.

Staten Kirkland Is A Widower Whose Son Randall Died In A Car Crash

Staten Is A Wealthy Ranch Owner With Deep Family History in Ransom Canyon

Staten Kirkland is the main character in Ransom Canyon who has a strong yet troublesome reputation around town. He’s been given a lot of passes since his wife died of an illness three years before the series takes place and his son, Randall, died in a tragic car crash. At least Staten is a wealthy ranch owner whose Kirkland name carries a lot of respect in the town. That is, when he’s not striking up bar fights or drinking past his limit.

Staten is the brother-in-law of Davis Collins. After his sister died, Davis tried to look after Randall in his own way but often crossed the line with Staten, such as when he gave him the sports car for his birthday, which he would ultimately die in. Staten is also Reid’s uncle, which makes his hookup with Davis’s ex-wife, Paula Jo, kind of strange. Although he gives Lucas a job as a ranch hand, he’s not related to him. Staten’s father, Samuel, is a senator from Texas.