
Landman is a drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan [Yellowstone] and Christian Wallace. It is based on the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace.
The season launched on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with two episodes. The subsequent episodes of the 10-episode long season were available weekly on Sundays through January 12, 2025.
It stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris as a landman for an oil company. The supporting cast includes: Ali Larter (Tommy's ex-wife); Jacob Lofland (Tommy's son); Michelle Randolph (Tommy's daughter); Jon Hamm (owner of the oil company), and; Demi Moore (Hamm's wife). There is an interesting guest appearance by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in episode nine.
Landman is set in the oilfields of West Texas. It follows the lives of roughnecks and billionaires amidst a booming energy industry. It explores the complex relationships between landowners, oil companies, drug cartels, and the environment. The series highlights the ethical dilemmas and personal struggles faced by those involved.
I liked the series a lot more than Sheridan's Yellowstone. Yellowstone just jumped the shark too much. In particular, the body bag count in the early seasons of Yellowstone was just unbelievable. Landman seemed much more realistic. Thorton is very good. Landman has not yet been officially renewed for Season 2; personally, I hope that it is. I recommend the show!
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