The Ranch (TV series)
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 28–32 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Rancho Hand Productiones |
| Distributor | Netflix |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | April 1, 2016 – present |
The Ranch is a Netflix sitcom series starring Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Debra Winger and Sam Elliott that debuted in 2016 on Netflix.[1] The show takes place on a Garrison, Colorado ranch detailing the life of two brothers trying to run a business.[2] There will be two batches of ten episodes [3] The first ten episodes of the series premiered on April 1, 2016.[4][5] In late April, 2016, it was announced that Netflix has renewed The Ranch for a second season.[6]
Cast
- Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a former high school and college football star whose life mission has been to make it to the pros. He returns to his hometown for a try-out, made the team and ends up staying when he learns his father is in financial trouble. Based on his various t-shirts and dialogue throughout the first season, it's implied that Colt has played for the San Jose SaberCats, Spokane Shock, Orlando Predators, and Philadelphia Soul. Dialogue also states that he was a member of teams in Canada, notably the fictional Saskatoon Cold ("Like the Miami Heat... only cold") and Alaska. He also states in the first episode he was the back up of the back up of the back up for FSU and won the championship in 1999.
- Danny Masterson as Jameson “Rooster” Bennett, Colt's older brother who has lived in his shadow. After Colt left, he stayed to help his father on the ranch. He is far less successful socially but is more capable on the ranch and is also an assistant coach for their old high school football team.
- Debra Winger as Maggie Bennett, Colt and Jameson's mother and Beau's separated wife. She owns a bar (called "Maggie's") in town which is frequented by Beau and the boys. She cares deeply for her sons and is excited when Colt returns. Despite being separated from Beau,and living in an Airstream behind her bar, the two still have a sexual relationship, which at times has taken an emotional toll on Colt and Jameson.
- Sam Elliott as Beau Bennett, the bitter, grouchy, Vietnam veteran father of the Bennett boys. He has been a rancher since he returned from Vietnam and took over his father's ranch. Sometimes he is arrogant. He is a staunch Republican and a great fan of Ronald Reagan. He is hard on both boys even though he cares deeply for them both. He is separated from his wife but maintains a sexual relationship with her. Beau has an estranged relationship with Colt and sometimes he has an estranged relationship with Rooster. But he is proud these two help him on the ranch.
Recurring
- Elisha Cuthbert as Abby
- Kelli Goss as Heather
- Megyn Price as Mary
- Bret Harrison as Kenny
- Grady Lee Richmond as Hank
- Barry Corbin as Dale
- Laura Vallejo as Maria
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Back Where I Come From" | David Trainer | Don Reo & Jim Patterson | April 1, 2016 |
| Colt Bennett (Ashton Kutcher) returns home to his father's ranch. His older brother Jameson "Rooster" Bennett (Danny Masterson) is surprised to see him while his father is upset. His mother is happy to see him. Colt winds up deciding to stick around town at the ranch as the family needs the help. | ||||
| 2 | "Some People Change" | David Trainer | Story by: Don Reo & Jim Patterson Teleplay by: Matt Ross & Max Searle | April 1, 2016 |
| Colt's high school sweetheart Abby (Elisha Cuthbert) is dating Kenny (Bret Harrison), much to his annoyance. His father treats him like a servant and won't listen to his ideas. As a result, Colt decides to leave, leaving Rooster to stick around as he had done. Colt only left to his mother's who talked him into sticking around. | ||||
| 3 | "The Boys of Fall" | David Trainer | Story by: Steve Tompkins & Nathan Chetty Teleplay by: Jim Patterson & Jamie Rhonheimer | April 1, 2016 |
| Beau injures his back and has to go to the doctor; something he hasn't done in twelve years. He learns that he has high blood pressure. Colt is asked to go help out the football team at his old high school by the quarterback. The coach doesn't want him to do so and Colt gets upset and makes a fool of himself. He realizes that he needs to make a change due to his father who isn't happy changing his diet. | ||||
| 4 | "Got a Little Crazy" | David Trainer | Story by: Don Reo & Jim Patterson Teleplay by: Steve Tompkins & Nikki Schiefelbein | April 1, 2016 |
| Colt fixes things with Abby and upon learning that Beau and Maggie are going to not be home, the boys hold a party with Abby, Kenny, Heather, and her friend back at the ranch. | ||||
| 5 | "American Kids" | David Trainer | Story by: Matt Ross & Max Searle Teleplay by: Don Reo & Jeff Lowell | April 1, 2016 |
| Hunting season causes Colt and Rooster to argue. However Beau and Maggie spend time together as the brothers fight. | ||||
| 6 | "Better as a Memory" | David Trainer | Story by: Jamie Rhonheimer & Jeff Lowell Teleplay by: Don Reo & Nathan Chetty | April 1, 2016 |
| Abby realizes she is in the wrong about Colt's relationship with Heather. Beau and Maggie try to fix things. | ||||
| 7 | "I Can't Go There" | David Trainer | Story by: Matt Ross & Max Searle Teleplay by: Jim Patterson & Nathan Chetty | April 1, 2016 |
| Colt tries to figure out what he wants from Heather but she surprises him. As Beau deals with a sick calf, it causes Colt to change his mind about Heather. | ||||
| 8 | "Til It's Gone" | David Trainer | Story by: Steve Tompkins & Steve Leff Teleplay by: Jamie Rhonheimer & Matt Ross | April 1, 2016 |
| The dwindling finances cause the boys and Beau to go get a bank loan. Upon messing it up, Colt learns they were denied a loan. Beau turns off the power causing Colt to talk to Maggie about it. | ||||
| 9 | "There Goes My Life" | David Trainer | Story by: Don Reo & Jim Patterson Teleplay by: Max Searle & Nathan Chetty | April 1, 2016 |
| Heather decides to set up Rooster with her sister but Colt is worried that Rooster would ruin his relationship with Heather. Maggie and Beau air their problems in marriage counseling. Rooster winds up sleeping with Heather's mom. When Colt and Heather go out to Cracker Barrel, it wound up being the night that Kenny proposed to Abby there. | ||||
| 10 | "Down the Road" | David Trainer | Story by: Don Reo & Jim Patterson & Nathan Chetty Teleplay by: Matt Ross & Max Searle | April 1, 2016 |
| It's time to market the cows, but Beau has second thoughts due to rock bottom cattle prices. Colt and Rooster navigate the complexities of their dating situations. Abby has a revelation for Colt. | ||||
Reception
The Ranch has been met with mixed reviews from critics. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gives the series an approval rating of 55%, based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 5.1/10. But yet the rating posted on Netflix is 4.5/5. The site's critical consensus reads, "A formulaic set-up and predictable plotting are elevated by The Ranch's surprising sensitivity and strong performances."[7] Metacritic gave the series a score of 56 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]
Writing for Slate in a positive review, television critic Willa Paskin wrote of the show, "The Ranch is a red-state sitcom, though it takes place in the swing state of Colorado, and is good enough to be watched by people of any political affiliation" and "The goodness sneaks up on you."[9]
References
- ↑ "Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson Team For Netflix Comedy ‘The Ranch’". Variety. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Kutcher & Danny Masterson To Star In Netflix Series From ‘2.5 Men’ Duo". Deadline. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ "ASHTON KUTCHER AND DANNY MASTERSON STARRING IN NEW NETFLIX SITCOM, THE RANCH". IGN. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Lisa de Moraes (January 17, 2016). "Netflix Unveils Premiere Dates For ‘Orange Is The New Black,’ ‘The Get Down,’ ‘Flaked’ And Others". Deadline.com.
- ↑ "Shows A-Z - ranch, the on netflix". The Futon Critic. April 1, 2016.
- ↑ Stanhope, Kate (29 April 2016). "Netflix Renews 'The Ranch' for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ↑ "The Ranch: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ↑ "The Ranch - Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ↑ Paskin, Willa (28 March 2016). "Netflix’s new multicamera sitcom is engineered to compete with network TV. And it’s good.". Slate (magazine). Retrieved 1 April 2016.
External links
- The Ranch at the Internet Movie Database
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