Josh Duhamel Says Netflix's Ransom Canyon Cancellation Surprised Him
The actor said the show's chart performance made him think it was safe, and argued Netflix should have ordered another season.
Josh Duhamel said he was surprised and upset by Netflix's decision to cancel Ransom Canyon after two seasons, telling Us Magazine he believed the show was safe. According to slashfilm.com, the actor pointed to the series sitting at number one for almost two weeks and to numbers that looked good.
Duhamel, who played Staten Kirkland on the show, said Netflix should have given the audience another season. He added that he understands the business reasons behind the decision and that it is not his job to question them.
His comments follow a message from co-star Minka Kelly, who played Quinn O'Grady. Kelly posted on Instagram thanking everyone for two seasons and wrote that all good things must come to an end.
How the show performed before the cancellation
Season 2 of Ransom Canyon debuted on Netflix in July 2026 and entered the Netflix charts, also pulling Season 1 back into the charts. The series hit number one on the Netflix Top 10 and stayed in the charts for three weeks.
Netflix had previously cut the Season 2 order by two episodes after a somewhat underwhelming reaction to Season 1. Season 2 earned 4.1 million views in its first week on Netflix, a 43% drop compared to Season 1.
On September 10, 2026, Deadline reported that Netflix had canceled the series, which was showrun by April Blair.
Quick answers
Why was Ransom Canyon canceled by Netflix?
Netflix has not commented publicly on its reasoning in the reported facts; Duhamel said he understands the business reasons behind the decision.
How many seasons of Ransom Canyon are there?
Two seasons. Season 2 debuted on Netflix in July 2026, and the show was canceled after two seasons.
How many views did Ransom Canyon Season 2 get in its first week?
Season 2 earned 4.1 million views in its first week on Netflix, a 43% drop compared to Season 1.