The Ranch and the 7 best country shows on Netflix right now

One of the biggest shows on television right now is Yellowstone, which has spawned an entire universe of spinoffs and prequels and inspired more Westerns to hit the small screen. While they’re not all straightforward Westerns, Netflix has some of the best country shows.

Whether they’re set in the south or out west, these shows are the kind you will want to turn on if you have been loving the drama on Yellowstone. If you like your plot twists set on a ranch, in a small town, and to the tune of country music, you’ve come to the right place.

From family sitcoms to expansive romantic soaps to gripping dramas, Netflix offers a wide variety of the best country shows like Sweet Magnolias, Heartland, The Ranch, and so many other fan-favorites that frequently spend time in the streamer’s top 10 ranking.

Best country shows on Netflix

We’re sharing seven country shows on Netflix that you can add to your watch list right now for a touch of down-home drama, romance, comedy, and thrills, beginning below with The Ranch.

The Ranch

Ashton Kutcher headlines the sitcom that first premiered on Netflix in April 2016 and ran for four two-part seasons through January 2020. The Ranch centers on Kutcher’s character Colt Bennett, a former football player, returning to his dysfunctional family’s ranch in Colorado. The series also starred Debra Winger, Sam Elliott, and Elisha Cuthbert and also featured a number of appearances from Kutcher’s former That ’70s Show costars. Watch all 80 episodes right now on Netflix!

Heartland

Every time a new season of Heartland lands on Netflix, the series ends up on the streamer’s top 10 most popular shows ranking. That’s exactly what happened when Heartland season 15 arrived in May 2023. The Canadian family drama takes place on a ranch and follows the daily ups and downs of the Fleming family. So far, the series has produced 16 seasons, with a seventeenth on the way, and nearly 250 episodes. Fifteen seasons are now on Netflix.

Sweet Magnolias

Even though it might not take place on a ranch, Sweet Magnolias takes place in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina and features all of the southern hospitality you could ever want. Three lifelong best friends stick together through the ups and downs of marriage, divorce, children, career, and everything in between. Thankfully, the highly anticipated third season premieres on July 20, and we’re hopeful the series will run for many more seasons.

Country Comfort

If you love The Ranch, then you will definitely love Country Comfort. The sitcom stars Eddie Cibrian and Katharine McPhee, who are a clear couple in the making when McPhee’s character, a country singer, takes a job as a nanny for Cibrian’s character’s family. Unfortunately, the series wasn’t renewed for a second season and only produced a single 10-episode season. Still, it’s worth watching for country comedy fans, and hey, it’s an easy rewatch!

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings

Who wouldn’t want to watch a show from the queen of country music herself?! Based on some of Dolly Parton’s most beloved songs, the anthology dramedy series Heartstrings premiered on Netflix back in November 2019 and featured eight standalone episodes. Each episode stars a unique cast, including the likes of Julianna Hough, Ginnifer Goodwin, Melissa Leo, Sarah Shahi, and so many more recognizable actors. It’s never too late to watch one of the best country shows on Netflix.

Longmire

While the rest of the shows featured on this list have been lighter fare, you might be looking for some grit from your country shows. Enter the modern Western crime drama Longmire, which first premiered on A&E back in 2012. The series aired three seasons on the cable network before moving to Netflix for its final three seasons. It’s the perfect binge-watch for fans of shows like Yellowstone and Justified, and all six seasons and 63 episodes are on Netflix.

Hatfields & McCoys

Speaking of Yellowstone, its former star Kevin Costner appeared in the 2012 three-part Western miniseries Hatfields & McCoys. The series aired on the History Channel and featured a cast including Bill Paxton, Matt Barr, Tom Berenger, Jena Malone, and other familiar faces. When the series arrived on Netflix earlier in 2023, the Emmy-winning series shot straight into the top 10 as Western fans were rewatching or experiencing it for the first time.

What are some of your picks for the best country shows on Netflix? Share your thoughts in the comments!