Although it may be some time beforeVirgin Riverseason 7 is released, Netflix has come out with a brand-new romance drama,Ransom Canyon, that is the perfect next watch to hold audiences over.Virgin Riverseason 7was confirmed even before season 6 of the show had been released, which means viewers have been eager to see what that new season will hold for quite some time.TheVirgin Riverseason 6 endingonly intensified that curiosity with its massive cliffhangers, includingwhat really happened to Charmaine.
At present, there is no confirmed release date forVirgin Riverseason 7, although many are estimating the season will premiere in either late 2025 or early 2026. That may feel like quite a long time to wait, particularly given how many unanswered questions season 6 left behind. However,Netflix’s new show,Ransom Canyon, is the perfect show to watch if you’re impatiently waiting forVirgin Riverseason 6.
Netflix’s Ransom Canyon Is Perfect For Fans Of Virgin River
Ransom Canyon Is A Romance Drama With A Charming Backdrop
LikeVirgin River,Ransom Canyonis a romance drama that has plenty of charm.Ransom Canyon’scast of charactersstars Josh Duhamel as Staten Kirkland, a local rancher, and Minka Kelly as Quinn O’Grady, a musician and dance hall owner. In addition to the show’s focus on land owners and their complex dynamics in the Texas Hill Country,Ransom Canyonexplores the long-running (and very complicated) romantic relationship between Staten and Quinn.
The touchpoints between this show andVirgin Riverare obvious—although one star defended these similarities, asserting thatRansom Canyonis not a knockoff. It’s true that the story is not a copy ofVirgin Riverby any stretch, butit does share many ofVirgin River’sthemes.
Among those is the steamy romance between Quinn and Staten, which mirrors Mel and Jack’s relationship inVirgin River. The charming, beautiful backdrops ofVirgin RiverandRansom Canyonare yet another similarity, which should be particularly of interest to those who watchVirgin Riverbecause it’s so peaceful.
Like Virgin River, Ransom Canyon Is Also Based On A Book Series
Both Shows Are Adaptations (With Various Changes)
Ransom Canyonis also based on a book series, just asVirgin Riveris. However, as is always the case with books that become movies or TV shows, bothVirgin RiverandRansom Canyondeviate from the source material in various ways.Virgin River’sbook changesin particular reveal some significant deviations, especially given the series changes focus from book to book, whereas the Netflix show is almost entirely focused on Mel and Jack. Likewise,Ransom Canyonis based ona book series written by Jodi Thomas.
Ransom Canyonhas a 75% rating onRotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter.
Thus far,the show has stayed fairly true to the source material, althoughRansom Canyonhas a darker tonethan the books. It’s also worth noting that, so far,Ransom Canyonhas been based on the first book in the series. Presumably, ifRansom Canyonis renewed for season 2 (which remains to be seen), it would begin to pull from other books in the series as well. Although many are anxious to seeVirgin Riverseason 7, Netflix’s new show,Ransom Canyon, is the perfect watch in the meantime.
Virgin River
Cast
Virgin River is a romantic drama series released in 2019, centering on a recently divorced nurse who relocates from a big city to the redwood forests of California. There, she starts a new life and encounters an intriguing local man, setting the stage for a complex narrative of personal and community relationships.
Ransom Canyon
Ransom Canyon is a drama set in a small Texas town, where tensions escalate as three ranching dynasties vie for land, legacy, and love.
