Netflix's new Western series Ransom Canyon is the latest show to give viewers a dose of small-town, community-values escapism. (Virgin River and Sweet Magnolias fans, this is a must-watch.) Based on the book series by Jodi Thomas, the Texas-set romantic drama takes place in the titular ranch town, where its residents navigate interpersonal drama as industrialists set upon the community, looking to build a water pipeline through the canyon.
The comfort series, which released all 10 episodes of season 1 on Netflix on April 17, turns the titular locale into a character in its own right. As showrunner April Blake tells Netflix's Tudum, "At its core, Ransom Canyon isn’t just a town, it’s an idea. It’s the painful longing for your first love. It’s the burning desire to protect your family—Ransom has it all."
