Ride (2023 TV series)

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Ride is an American-Canadian neo-Western drama television series created by Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi that aired on Hallmark Channel from March 26 to May 28, 2023.[1] The series stars Nancy Travis as a matriarch of a rodeo dynasty who tries to save their Colorado ranch. In November 2023, the series was canceled after one season.[2]

Ride
Genre
Created by
  • Rebecca Boss
  • Chris Masi
Starring
Country of originCanada
United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Sherri Cooper-Landsman
  • Rebecca Boss
  • Chris Masi
  • Elana Barry
  • Josh Adler
  • Tom Cox
  • F.J. Denny
  • Alexandra Clarke
  • Jordy Randall
  • Virginia Rankin
Production locationsCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
CTV Drama Channel
ReleaseMarch 26 (2023-03-26) –
May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Nancy Travis as Isabel McMurray, a matriarch of the family who leads their Colorado ranch following the death of her husband[3]
  • Tiera Skovbye as Missy McMurray, a former rodeo queen, trick rider and Austin's widow[3]
  • Beau Mirchoff as Cash McMurray, Isabel's middle son.[3] A Marine Corp veteran who returns home in the pilot episode. Cash has been secretly in love with Missy for years.
  • Sara Garcia as Valeria Galindo,[3] Missy's best friend who mysteriously leaves town the day Austin dies
  • Jake Foy as Tuff McMurray, the youngest son of the McMurray family, an out-and-proud gay man.[4] Tuff was Austin’s bullfighter and was acting as so when Austin died. Tuff later becomes Cash’s cage fighter.
  • Tyler Jacob Moore as Gus Booker.[3] A love interest of Missy’s.

Supporting

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  • Marcus Rosner as Austin McMurray, Isabel's eldest son and Missy's husband.[3] A rodeo bull riding champion. Austin passes away in the pilot episode from a rodeo accident leaving his family to grieve and having to deal with his many secrets.
  • Greg Lawson as Hank Hickson, Janice's father
  • Rob Stewart as JB Wooten
  • Alexandra Beaton as Janine Hickson, Hank's daughter and Missy's rival
  • Vasilios Filippakis as Julian Katsaros
  • Dylan Neal as Daniel Booker
  • Victor Okyei as Nic Burton
  • Isla Spencer as Sophie
  • Barb Mitchell as Grace Booker

Guest stars

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Production

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The series written by husband and wife writing team Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi with showrunner Sherri Cooper-Landsman was ordered in June 2022.[5] In August 2022, Nancy Travis, Tiera Skovbye, Beau Mirchoff, Sara Garcia, Jake Foy and Tyler Jacob Moore cast as regulars.[6] Filming began in Calgary, Alberta in Canada on August 4.[6] On November 17, 2023, it was reported that the series was canceled after one season.[2]

Episodes

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No.Title [7]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [7]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Legend of the Fall"Paolo BarzmanChris Masi & Rebecca BossMarch 26, 2023 (2023-03-26)1.31[8]
2"Rodeo and Juliet"Paolo BarzmanChris Masi & Rebecca BossApril 2, 2023 (2023-04-02)1.04[9]
3"The McMurray Curse"Sara St. OngeEmily SilverApril 9, 2023 (2023-04-09)0.94[10]
4"Estella"Sara St. OngeMark HarounApril 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)1.16[11]
5"When It Rains..."Paolo BarzmanJen Rivas-DeLooseApril 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)0.94[12]
6"Your Cheatin' Heart"Paolo BarzmanAlejandro AlcobaApril 30, 2023 (2023-04-30)1.19[13]
7"Ride or Die"Bruce McDonaldSherri Cooper & Jennifer LevinMay 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)0.90[14]
8"Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace"Bruce McDonaldAlexandra ZarownyMay 14, 2023 (2023-05-14)1.04[15]
9"Truths Laid Bare"Paolo BarzmanAlexandra Zarowny & Sherri CooperMay 21, 2023 (2023-05-21)0.84[16]
10"Andalusians"Paolo BarzmanChris Masi & Rebecca BossMay 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)1.07[17]

Release

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Ride aired on Hallmark Channel from March 26 to May 28, 2023,[1] premiering on CTV Drama Channel in Canada on the same day.[18] The series made its broadcast television premiere on January 22, 2024 on The CW.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (March 27, 2023). "'Ride': Showrunner Sherri Cooper-Landsman On Hallmark Drama's Similarities To 'Yellowstone' And Her Future With The Rodeo Series". Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Gelman, Vlada (November 17, 2023). "Ride Cancelled at Hallmark Channel". TVLine. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Elliott, Megan (March 22, 2023). "'Ride': The Cast and Characters of Hallmark's New Rodeo Series". Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "Get to Know Jake Foy, the Gay Cowboy on Hallmark's New TV Show 'Ride'". www.out.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  5. ^ Rice, Lynette (June 13, 2022). "Hallmark Channel Greenlights 'Ride'; Primetime Drama Series Follows Rodeo Dynasty". Archived from the original on October 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (August 4, 2022). "Nancy Travis & Tiera Skovbye Join Cast Of Hallmark Channel's 'Ride'; Beau Mirchoff & Tyler Jacob Moore Also Star". Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Ride – Listings". Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 28, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 3.26.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (April 4, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.2.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Salem, Mitch (April 11, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.9.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Salem, Mitch (April 18, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.16.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Salem, Mitch (April 25, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.23.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Salem, Mitch (May 2, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 4.30.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  14. ^ Salem, Mitch (May 9, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 5.7.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Salem, Mitch (May 16, 2023). "Showbuzz Daily's Sunday 5.14.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  16. ^ Salem, Mitch (May 23, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 5.21.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  17. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (May 31, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 5.28.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  18. ^ John Law, "Niagara Falls actor Jake Foy saddles up for new series ‘Ride’". Niagara Falls Review, March 2, 2023.
  19. ^ Rice, Lynette (December 19, 2023). "'Ride': CW To Air Canceled Hallmark Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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