These BTS details from Netflix's Ransom Canyon will leave you surprised 

Netflix's latest romantic western, Ransom Canyon, based on author Jodi Thomas' book series of the same name, debuted on April 17, 2025.

The show follows three ranching families locked in a power battle over their land in the titular Texas Hill Country, as outside forces threaten to take control. The show pays homage to the cowboy lifestyle through the families' efforts to save their land and legacy.

While the show received mixed reviews from the audience, these surprising behind-the-scenes details are sure to interest you. From shooting locations to the crew's decisions to go green and save the land, the makers and cast truly had a unique experience while making the show.

Here are some BTS details about Ransom Canyon.

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Surprising BTS details about Netflix's Ransom Canyon

Netflix's newest romantic western Ransom Canyon will leave you mesmerized with its astounding locations and a wholesome story about legacy and family. Here are some BTS details about the show:

1) The show was shot in New Mexico

While Ransom Canyon is deeply rooted in Texas, the production of this western tale took place in New Mexico.

Almost all the filming for the series took place in New Mexico, particularly in the state-of-the-art studios in Albuquerque, Los Poblanos Inn & Organic Farm, and nearby ranches. While the show was not actually shot in Texas, New Mexico gave it an authentic ranch feel, as creator April Blair discussed with Netflix:

“Honestly, you can actually see Texas from some of the ranches. Mood and topography-wise, it’s very, very similar.”

The production also shot in Santa Fe and Las Vegas.

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2) The crew included many local New Mexicans

Ransom Canyon creators not only chose New Mexico as the primary shooting location for their Western, but the production also hired many locals from the area.

The set design for the show was built by 700 New Mexicans, who were specially brought in to help bring the topography of the space alive. Because who knows a place better than the locals? In addition, the production also hired 380 crew members, 300 background actors, and 40 principal actors from this location.

This also provided a valuable learning opportunity for Netflix's Up Level Production Accounting Training Program crew in Albuquerque.

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3) The production was powered by renewable technology

While New Mexico is a popular shooting location for many Netflix shows and movies, Ransom Canyon has achieved a new milestone by powering its base camp with renewable technologies, particularly solar energy.

As line producer/co-executive producer Suzanne Geiger told Netflix, they used a combination of batteries and solar energy to power everything:

''Our solar base camp has been generator free for over two months.''

This not only allowed the production to go generator-free but also stored enough energy for the whole crew and cast, as assistant director Michael Egli told Netflix:

''These [solar panels] will charge up to 90% and any excess power will go back to the brain to be used later. These will power hair and makeup, bathrooms and catering.''

The production's decision to go green and use only renewable energy saved 8,000 gallons of fuel, and the show proved that they are practicing what they preach.

Each member of the production was determined to save the plains they are shooting in, which also resulted in cost-cutting, as transportation coordinator Patrick Reynol told Netflix:

''The benefits of going solar is the fuel cost. It's cut it to almost nothing.''

The show is now available to stream on Netflix.

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