As Cap, a veteran ranch owner on “Ransom Canyon,” James Brolin makes a lasting impression.

Anna Kooris/Netflix

If it was up toJames Brolin, he’d be getting back in the saddle.

“Then, next thing I know I was involved and just enjoying it all.

RANSOM CANYON. James Brolin as Cap in Episode 109 of Ransom Canyon.

James Brolin as Cap in ‘Ransom Canyon’.Credit:Anna Kooris/Netflix

But if you asked me, I wish I was still there.”

Courtesy Netflix

“I think I had a lot to do in the second year,” he adds.

“Even if I had a grandson that was going to take over.

RANSOM CANYON. (L to R) Jack Schumacher as Yancy and James Brolin as Cap in Episode 101 of Ransom Canyon.

Jack Schumacher as Yancy and James Brolin as Cap in ‘Ransom Canyon’.Courtesy Netflix

We worked so well together, and we like each other so much.

So that I’ll miss.”

Though Brolin didn’t have tons of screen time, his Cap leaves a lasting impression.

Person standing in a wooden interior space with light coming through blinds

Marianly Tejada as Ellie in ‘Ransom Canyon’.Courtesy Netflix

Brolin broke down some of those regrets and his thoughts on what more Cap had to give.

JAMES BROLIN:No, not at all.

I don’t think anything in Cap’s reaction to him knew at all.

Ransom Canyon Season One on Netflix

Jack Schumacher as Yancy Grey in ‘Ransom Canyon’.Courtesy Netflix

To me, Cap is much busier than he actually was on screen.

I would’ve made him more drunk.

I would’ve made him more profane.

Minka Kelly as Lyla Garrity in FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS; Minka Kelly as Quinn in Episode 103 of Ransom Canyon

I would’ve made him more ornery with this kid until he finds out.

We get the big reveal where Yancy finally tells him the truth.

Obviously, he is feeling betrayed in that moment, but why doesn’t he just welcome him?

James Brolin wearing a plaid sports jacket; circa 1970; New York. (Photo by Art Zelin/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Christian Bale attends the “Amsterdam” European Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on September 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

This is his second chance.

Because of the swindle.

Because at this point he just hated anybody lying to him.

I find that a little hard to forgive in his position.

For me, I’m a forgiving, optimistic person, but not Cap.

Are you coming for me?"

And he holds his chest before that.

Now, they cut that out.

But for him to look so healthy when he rides across the river and gets off his horse.

He says, “You’re coming for me,” and then, his head drops.

I don’t know if I buy that myself as a writer-director.

Cap was on the fence about selling to Austin Water & Power.

What do you think his actual wishes are for the property?

I definitely don’t think the big city should get the water rights and have the wells run dry.

So, it’s a matter of pride.

You said you wish you were still there.

Is there any chance to see Cap in flashbacks or something if the show is renewed?

Maybe he’s not dead.

Maybe he’s just taking a nap.

I have no idea.

I loved it, but I wanted to work every day.