Collins Family Bids Farewell to Father-Son Duo (Image Credits: Cdn01.justjared.com)
Netflix’s Western romance Ransom Canyon prepares for its next chapter with a reshuffled ensemble after production concluded on the second season.[1][2]
Collins Family Bids Farewell to Father-Son Duo
Fans of the Texas Hill Country saga faced a jolt when news broke that two series regulars from season one would step away. Eoin Macken, who portrayed the suave Davis Collins, and Andrew Liner, who played his son Reid, will not return as main cast members. Davis embodied the Ivy League polish of the Bar W Ranch owner, while Reid brought youthful bravado as a high school quarterback and budding ranch heir.[3][4])
Neither Netflix nor the production team disclosed specific reasons for the changes. The departures reshape family dynamics central to the show’s interwoven tales of love, rivalry, and land disputes. Viewers last saw the Collins pair entangled in romantic tensions and ranch ambitions that promised further drama.
14 Fan Favorites Gear Up for Round Two
The core of Ransom Canyon remains intact with a robust lineup of returning talent. Leads Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly anchor the season once more as rancher Staten Kirkland and newcomer Quinn O’Grady. Their chemistry drove much of season one’s appeal amid the rugged landscapes.
Additional holdovers bolster the ensemble:
- Lizzy Greene as Lauren Brigman
- Garrett Wareing as Lucas Russell
- Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey
- Marianly Tejada as Ellie Estevez
- Casey W. Johnson as Kit (promoted to series regular)[4])
- Tatanka Means
- Justin Johnson Cortez
- Kenny Miller
- Philip Winchester as Sheriff Dan Brigman
- Jennifer Ens
- Brett Cullen
- Niko Guardado
These actors reprise roles that captured audiences with authentic portrayals of ranch life and heartfelt relationships.[2]
Three Newcomers Promise Fresh Twists
Production injected vitality by welcoming three actors to expand the world of Ransom Canyon. Steve Howey joins in a recurring role as Levi, Staten’s rugged half-brother who thrives off the grid. Known from Shameless and High Potential, Howey adds grit to the family tree.
Ben Robson and Heidi Engerman also arrive as recurring guest stars, bringing prior credits from Animal Kingdom and Chicago Fire, respectively. Their additions coincide with other talents like Patricia Clarkson stepping in as Quinn’s mother. These faces signal evolving storylines, potentially filling voids left by the exits and introducing new conflicts.[2]
Behind the Scenes: Renewal and Wrap
Netflix greenlit the sophomore run in June 2025, shortly after season one’s April debut. Cameras rolled later that year in New Mexico, leveraging studios with eco-friendly features like solar power and geothermal systems. Filming has since wrapped, paving the way for post-production.
Showrunner April Blair expressed enthusiasm for untold stories in this corner of Texas Hill Country. No premiere date surfaced yet, though the swift renewal underscored viewer demand despite mixed critical reception.
Key Takeaways
- Two Collins family members exit, altering ranch rivalries.
- 14 stars, including Duhamel and Kelly, return for continuity.
- Three new recurring roles inject surprise elements.
Ransom Canyon season two positions itself to deepen its blend of romance and Western grit, testing familiar bonds while forging new paths. Production milestones hint at a timely return to streaming. What shifts intrigue you most in this cast evolution? Share in the comments.
