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Ellie Kemp
Yellowstone and Virgin River fans are being urged to watch a chart-topping Netflix series subscribers say makes for the ideal weekend binge-watch.
Let's be honest, we're always on the lookout for our next TV series to indulge in.
And this one is currently the most-watched show on Netflix globally, according to the streamer's TV charts, with '10/10' thriller series The Gardener and Black Mirror's mind-bending seventh season just behind.
It follows three generations of ranching families, entangled in a high-stakes battle for land, legacy, and love. Dramatic, right?
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At the heart of the story is Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), a hardened rancher reeling from the devastating losses of both his wife and son.
He owns the Double K Ranch, one of the key pieces of land caught in the middle of an ongoing conflict.
As Staten seeks justice for his late family members, all while clinging to what's left of his world, he's drawn to Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly), a talented former pianist.
She's returned to her hometown with ambitions of running a dancehall - and reclaiming her future.
But tension mounts, particularly when the arrival of Yancy Grey (Jack Schumacher), a mysterious cowboy, stirs old secrets and adds fuel to the already-heated conflicts that are threatening to blow up any moment.
The series we're talking about is, of course, Ransom Canyon.
Based on Jodi Thomas' book series of the same name, it sees Ozark's Amanda Marsalis call the shots for the first two episodes, while Wednesday's April Blair serves as scriptwriter.
The show has earned a score of just 50 percent from Rotten Tomatoes critics, while fans have given it a slightly more favorable 75 percent.
One viewer described the show 'a fun ride' as another hoped there'd be more seasons to come.
The chatter continued on X, formerly Twitter, where fans appeared divided over the show's likeness to hit Western drama Yellowstone.
While people have described Ransom Canyon as a 'bootleg' version of the show, plenty of fans are still lapping it up.
One wrote: "If Yellowstone was made by Hallmark, you’d get Ransom Canyon — all the ranch drama, none of the grit." They added: "If you’re into Virgin River vibes, this one’s your next binge."
A second agreed: "Ransom Canyon really is Yellowstone meets Virgin River. All the best parts of both shows a guy could ask for."
A third wrote: "Ransom Canyon is a real treat. Has a Virgin River vibe to it. Love it," as a fourth hailed it their 'guilty pleasure.'
Over on Reddit, fans continued to discuss the series, with one summed it up as 'an enjoyable weekend binge.'
A second agreed: "I also binged it in two days...Wish they had more eps."
All 10 episodes of Ransom Canyon are available to stream now on Netflix.