From SlashFilm · Joe Roberts · · 1m 10s
Ransom Canyon Canceled By Netflix
Netflix cancels 'Ransom Canyon' after two seasons despite strong debut.
In brief
Netflix cancels 'Ransom Canyon' after two seasons despite strong debut. Netflix canceled 'Ransom Canyon' following its second season after viewership dropped 43% from first season's 7.2 million views. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Ransom Canyon's two-season run
Ransom Canyon was a Netflix drama series based on Jodi Thomas' novel series starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly.
Season 2 debut performance
Season 2 launched on July 23, 2026, reaching number one on Netflix charts within a day and climbing to number two the following week.
Viewership decline after season two
Season 2 earned 4.1 million views in its first week, a 43% drop from Season 1's 7.2 million views.
Netflix cancellation decision
Netflix canceled Ransom Canyon on September 10, 2026, after Season 2 underperformed compared to expectations.
Showrunner's response to cancellation
Showrunner April Blair stated the end of season two was not the end of Staten and Quinn's story, saying it was just the beginning.
Cast's farewell message
Minka Kelly thanked fans for two seasons, saying all good things must come to an end and expressing love for her 'Ransom Canyon' family.
What to remember
Netflix canceled 'Ransom Canyon' following its second season after viewership dropped 43% from first season's 7.2 million views.
