5 must-watch shows if you loved Netflix's Ransom Canyon

Ransom Canyon fans are awaiting news on season two

Ransom Canyon enthusiasts are on tenterhooks, hoping for an update about a potential new season, but in the meantime, what should they tune into?

Immersed in the dusty trails of a tiny Texan settlement, the Netflix series tracks three ranching families over ten episodes as they vie for dominance over their land, all while grappling with matters of the heart and the pains of loss, reports the Mirror US.

With Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly at the helm of the cast, Ransom Canyon has quickly become a hit since it premiered on the streaming service mere weeks ago.

Following that jaw-dropping final twist, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a second-season approval, but tidings on its renewal remain elusive.

As viewers hold their breath for news on the return of Ransom Canyon, here's a roundup of five shows that'll scratch that itch until the show’s potential revival.

5 Series Similar to Netflix’s Ransom Canyon

Outer Range

Craving more cowboy action after Ransom Canyon’s Western charm?

Look no further than Outer Range on Prime Video.

In the throes of their daughter-in-law’s disappearance, the Abbott family faces off against their neighbours, the Tillersons, who covet their territory, all amid the sudden emergence of "a mysterious black void" on the Abbott’s range.

This Western saga comes with a supernatural bent set against the dramatic vistas of Wyoming and centers keenly on the strife between kin.

And here’s a fun fact: whilst Ransom Canyon features James Brolin as Cap Fuller, his real-life son and actor Josh Brolin takes the reins in Outer Range.

Godless

The gritty Western series Godless boasts a stellar line-up with Jeff Daniels of Dumb and Dumber fame, Jack O'Connell from Sinners, and Michelle Dockery of Downton Abbey.

The show follows desperado Frank Griffin as he hunts down his former mentee Roy Goode, who finds sanctuary in La Belle, New Mexico – an outpost now run by women after a tragic mining incident claimed the lives of most of its menfolk.

Virgin River

Shifting gears from cowboy tales, Ransom Canyon lures viewers with its small-town charm and tender romance, reminding one of Netflix's cherished series Virgin River.

Adapted from Robyn Carr's novels, Virgin River introduces us to Melinda "Mel" Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner seeking a fresh start in a secluded Northern California haven.

Here she crosses paths with the local bar proprietor Jack Sheridan (portrayed by Martin Henderson), igniting a budding romantic narrative.

Yellowstone

The modern day horse opera Yellowstone garners inevitable comparisons to Ransom Canyon, unfolding the saga of the Duttons under the keen vision of Taylor Sheridan.

This neo-Western drama unpacks the trials of the Dutton clan, stewards of America's largest contiguous ranch, as they fiercely guard their expanse of land.

Central to both Yellowstone and Ransom Canyon is the portrayal of intense family dynamics, with renowned Kevin Costner at the helm as the Dutton patriarch John Dutton.

Complementing Yellowstone's five gripping seasons are two precursors, 1883 and 1923, foreshadowing further expansions to this riveting narrative universe.

Friday Night Lights

Another beloved small-town drama is Friday Night Lights, a five-season series that delves into the lives of a high school football team and their coach in Odessa, Texas.

Ransom Canyon actress Minka Kelly also graces the screen in Friday Night Lights, where her character Lyla embarks on a romantic journey with fullback Tim Riggins, played by Taylor Kitsch.