6 Shows to Binge Before Ransom Canyon Season 2 Announcement
Missing Ransom Canyon already? These are 6 similar shows that can fill that void.
Ransom Canyon has been the talk of the town. The series is probably one of the most interesting Western debuts of 2025.
And while nothing has been announced regarding Season 2, Josh Duhamel (Staten) has strongly hinted that Ransom Canyon might come back. During his talk with Town&Country, he said:
“I want it [Season 2] to feel unpredictable, raw, real, and interesting. I don’t know what they have planned—they’ve been in the writer’s room now for a bit, so we’ll see.”
But while we wait, here are 6 shows that will keep you entertained and absolutely hooked.
Joe Pickett (2021-2023): Western About Wildlife & Wild Times
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Joe Pickett has 100% from critics and 78% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Joe Pickett is rated 7.6/10.
Joe Pickett follows the story of a game warden and his family in Wyoming.
If you loved the small-town vibe of Ransom Canyon, you'll be hooked. The show beautifully incorporates both family drama and crime mystery, all while offering a stunning view of the Wyoming wilderness. As Matt Roush (TV Insider) wrote:
“I mean it as the highest compliment when I suggest that anyone who followed Longmire from cable to Netflix will find a kindred spirit here.”
The series is 2 seasons and 20 episodes long.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus, Spectrum On Demand, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.
Longmire (2012-2017): The Ultimate Modern Western
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Longmire has 88% from critics and 92% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Longmire is rated 8.3/10.
Speaking of Longmire, this is another must-watch for Ransom Canyon lovers.
Longmire follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he investigates crimes in the fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. The show is perfect for those who love a good mystery with a western touch.
Fans of Ransom Canyon will feel right at home with Longmire's approach to storytelling. It's got the same slow-burn intensity, layered character dynamics and stunning scenery.
The series runs for 6 seasons with 63 episodes total.
Available on Pluto TV for free with ads.
Faraway Downs (2023): Romance & Epic Adventure
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Faraway Downs has 56% from critics and 81% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Faraway Downs is rated 7.0/10.
Baz Luhrmann turned his 2008 movie with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman into an even more impactful mini series.
The six-episode series follows Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), who inherits a huge cattle station in Australia. The story takes place during World War II, and it's got everything you could wish for, ranging from epic romance to heart-pounding adventure. The chemistry between Kidman and Jackman alone is worth the price of admission.
Available on Hulu.
Sweet Magnolias (2020-Present): Friendship First
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- On Rotten Tomatoes, Sweet Magnolias has 78% from critics and 63% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Sweet Magnolias is rated 7.3/10.
While not strictly a western, Sweet Magnolias captures that same small-town heart.
Sweet Magnolias follows 3 lifelong friends as they deal with life. It delivers the same emotional punch and sense of community that Ransom Canyon fans have come to love. As Jay Snow (Collider) noted:
“The series thoughtfully addresses how relationships evolve and realistically either fall apart or become stronger as individuals change.”
Sweet Magnolias has 4 seasons with 40 episodes. Netflix announced that it's renewed for Season 5.
Available on: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Zorro (2024): The Legend Rides Again
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Zorro has 80% from critics and 76% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Zorro is rated 6.3/10.
While Zorro might seem like a left-field recommendation for Ransom Canyon fans, this 2024 reimagining of the classic tale hits many of the same sweet spots: family secrets, love triangle, and characters you can't help but root for. As Maggie Lovitt (Collider) wrote:
“Zorro is a sweeping action-adventure series that strikes right at the heart of what makes its lead such a compelling character.”
The show has 1 season and is 10 episodes long.
Available on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Billy the Kid (2022-2024): History Comes Alive
- On Rotten Tomatoes, Billy the Kid has 50% from critics and 87% from the audience.
- On IMDb, Billy the Kid is rated 7.3/10.
From Billy's Irish beginnings to his evolution into the notorious gunfighter we all know and love, the show offers a compassionate but unflinching look at how life's circumstances and choices shape our destiny.
“You don’t have to like westerns to give this a shot, it’s obviously set in the west and has a lot of elements considered a western but the underlying drama and relationships are top notch,” Redditor Equivalent_Brain_740 said.
Billy the Kid has 3 seasons and 24 episodes in total.
Available on: fuboTV, Philo, Spectrum On Demand, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV.
