Netflix's cowboy hit Ransom Canyon has finally been renewed for a second season - but is every cast member coming back? Based on Jodi Thomas' book series of the same name, Ransom Canyon introduced Us to a town full of drama, romance and hope. The first season kicked off with stoic rancher Staten (Josh Duhamel) grieving two major losses while navigating an undeniable connection to childhood friend Quinn (Minka Kelly), who has also caught the eye of Staten's brother-in-law and rival Davis (Eoin Macken). There was also newcomer Yancy (Jack Schumacher), who had a past he was hiding from Ellie (Marianly Tejada). And if that wasn't enough, viewers found themselves invested in another love triangle between high school students Lucas (Garrett Wareing), Lauren (Lizzy Greene) and Reid (Andrew Liner). Season 1 left many questions unanswered and luckily fans can look forward to new episodes now that Netflix officially greenlit a second season. What to Know About 'Ransom Canyon' Season 2 After Triangles and Twists "We've already started the writers room, even though the show hasn't been picked up to series yet for season 2," creator April Blair told TV Insider in April 2025 about their plans for season 2. "Quinn's going to go off to New York and come back. How is [Staten] going to win her back if he's still haunted? I don't feel like he could ever truly move on in his heart and his mind until that mystery [about his son's death] was settled." Blair confirmed that the revelations in the finale will affect the direction of season 2. "We wanted to find some closure with that, and also, who was behind it and what really happened opens up a whole new series of relationship drama between Lucas and Lauren," Blair said. "So it gives us a lot of runway in other stories as well." Keep scrolling to see which stars are returning for season 2 - and which aren't: Josh Duhamel Josh Duhamel Courtesy of Netflix "I know that they've been writing," Duhamel exclusively told Us Weekly in June shortly before the show was renewed. "They've been in the writer's room now for several months writing the second season. April Blair does an amazing job with running the show so I'd imagine they're coming up with something fun." Duhamel, who is expected to return, praised the show's direction. "I think the romance stuff [with Kelly's character Quinn] is really fun, but I want to keep it unpredictable. A little bit dangerous at times; doing things that the audience may not always agree with," he added. Minka Kelly Netflix While Kelly is reprising her role, fans won't see Quinn's time in New York. "We would need to because I don't want to do anything in New York," Blair shared with TV Line in April 2025. "Quinn needs to go away and save her ranch, and we need to see what the implications are for that punch that Davis goads Staten into doing and what that plot between Davis and Staten's father, the senator, is like." She concluded: "I think we would probably do that because she says, 'I'm going to go away for six months.' So the idea right now, although nothing's set in stone, is that we would do at least a six-month time jump." Eoin Macken Netflix/YouTube It wouldn't be a love triangle if Macken didn't return as Davies but apparently the role was a hot commodity in Hollywood. Wilson Bethel revealed to Us in July 2025 that he tried out for the part, adding, "I tried out for the other guy in the love triangle [with Minka and Josh Duhamel]. Look, I never say never [to another cameo]. I'm psyched for them. That show obviously has been met with a lot of success and who knows what the future holds [about booking another role in season 2]." Lizzy Greene Anna Kooris/Netflix Coming off Lucas and Lauren's happy ending in season 2, Greene teased to Us that nothing is off the table in the future. "Things are set up where everyone is in a love triangle in season 1 because it opens the door for the audience to say what they like," she teased about the show. "Then also hopefully we get another season. It gives our writers and everyone an opportunity to see what people like and then lean into it more season 2." Greene sounded hopeful about where Lucas, Lauren and Reid are headed. "There is still a lot of love there and a lot of care for each other. That is kind of where everyone sits [because] there's no animosity toward anybody. Everyone loves and cares about everyone," she shared. "That's why it ends up so well is because while they are butting heads in the beginning, they both really admire each other." Garrett Wareing Anna Kooris/Netflix Wareing also showed his support for Lucas and Lauren, telling Us in April 2025, "We saw Lucas and Lauren very happy in season 1. What does it look like when we don't see them happy and when we are facing real world hardship? And what does it look like to feel that pull and come back together?" He continued: "Lucas is looking to explore [life outside of Ransom Canyon] but is it worth exploring without the love of his life? That's a