Ransom Canyon Scores 60% on Rotten Tomatoes — Hit or Miss?

Ransom Canyon centers around the love, loss, and drama of three ranching family dynasties wrapped up in the fight for land control in Texas Hill Country. Premiering on April 17 and created by Wednesday‘s April Blair, the contemporary romantic western drama sees Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) healing from a loss while on a quest for vengeance as he sets his eyes and heart on local dance hall owner, Quinn (Minka Kelly).

Ransom Canyon season 1 debuts with a 55% critical approval on Rotten Tomatoes, generated from 11 reviews. Some praise the series for its stunning backdrop and cast, with several pointing out how predictability serves as a strength for a show that delivers what it’s promised. On the other hand, some also find the series bland and unattractive. With more reviews rolling in, the Rotten Tomatoes score will likely fluctuate.

Our Take On Ransom Canyon

Critics Either Love Ransom Canyon Or Hate It

From love triangles to mysteries, the 10-episode series has a lot to offer. ScreenRant‘s review of Ransom Canyon highlights the show’s strength for being a “well-crafted” and “addictive” offering to fill the void left by Yellowstone‘s ending. Though it’s impossible to compare the two shows directly due to their drastic differences, the review stresses how the new Netflix Western show manages to stand out. Check out an excerpt from the review below:

Ransom Canyon executes its simple premise at a high level, balancing at least a dozen great characters that will win audiences over with their storybook earnestness and Southern charm.

Ransom Canyon is not a prestigious series that aims to comment on social issues. From the reviews, one thing that critics seem to agree on is the series’ winning formula of crafting an entertaining story that satisfies the expectations it sets.

While some may find the series’ usage of tropes unsatisfying, those who are looking for layered romance in company with classic Western conflicts and mysteries could very well enjoy what the new Netflix Western series has to offer.