The article discusses how modern television, exemplified by the new series Ransom Canyon, continues the tradition of captivating storytelling found in 1980s soaps like Dallas and Dynasty. The central character, Staten Kirkland, grapples with the loss of his wife and navigates complex relationships with his late wife's best friend, Quinn, and his brother-in-law, Davis. Themes of rivalry, romance, and grief are prevalent, as Staten faces the consequences of a tragic accident involving his son, painting a picture of dramatic family dynamics against the backdrop of life on a Texas ranch.
"Audiences want provocative storylines, rivalries, romance, and unrequited love - if that involves a love triangle or two, all the better."
"Staten Kirkland has been on his own since his wife died two years prior, and he hasn't really been off the ranch much since."
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