Series Synopsis
Landman on Paramount+ drops you straight into the ruthless Texas oil world. Think Dallas meets Yellowstone in the Sheridan universe. Ambition, power, and family loyalty are constantly colliding and sometimes exploding. Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, 1883) follows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) as he juggles corporate chaos, cartel threats, and family drama that is messy, gripping, and totally binge-worthy. It is sharp, addictive, and full of Sheridan-style stakes.
Character Breakdown
- Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton): Veteran landman and reluctant power player. Thornton brings gravitas, charm, and that “I have seen it all” energy.
- Cami Miller (Demi Moore): Widow turned oil queen. Moore nails the mix of steel, vulnerability, and savvy.
- Sheridan Reese (Ali Larter): Ambitious, calculating, always scheming.
- Rebecca Falcone (Michelle Randolph): Smart, ruthless, and ready to play the long game.
- Ava Reyes (Paulina Chávez): Moral center of the show, keeping some humanity alive amid the greed.
- Leah (Kayla Wallace): Heart and warmth in the high-pressure oil pit.
- Guillermo (Andy Garcia): Smooth cartel-linked operator with plenty of danger under the surface.
- Jack Casey (Colm Feore): Power broker and oil world strategist.
- New in Season 2: Sam Elliott: His gravel-voiced wisdom and cowboy gravitas will bring even more weight to the oil wars.
TIR Take
Landman nails the Dallas meets Yellowstone vibe. Thornton is magnetic, Moore owns the screen, and the ensemble just clicks. Grit, tension, family drama, and the occasional explosion make this addictive TV.
Overall: 8.5/10 — a must-watch on Paramount+.
Major Storylines – Season 1
💥 Cooper & the Explosion
Cooper survives a rig explosion and wrestles with guilt. At Elvio’s wake, he meets Ariana, Elvio’s widow, and sparks a bond despite friction with his patch coworkers. Meanwhile, Tommy balances ex-wife Angela and guides Rebecca through the oil game. Redemption, tension, and messy workplace drama collide perfectly here.
📝 Tommy & Rebecca
Rebecca Falcone proves her grit in “The Sting of Second Chances.” She defends Tommy in a deposition over the cartel’s vehicle theft and the pilot incident, then meets Angela and Ainsley, revealing key Morris family history. Sharp, strategic, and bold, Rebecca cements herself as a powerhouse alongside Tommy.
⚠️ Tommy & the Cartel
“Clumsy, This Life” is a turning point. Tommy convinces the US military to train locally, accidentally striking a cartel van. Cooper shines by helping Ariana and other families secure a bigger M-Tex payout, leaving Rebecca fuming. Meanwhile, Monty suffers a heart attack, pushing the company and Tommy into uncharted territory. High-stakes, tense, and unmissable TV.
Season 1 Rating
TIR Rating: 8/10
Gritty, smart, and binge-worthy. Sheridan proves again why he is the king of high-stakes drama.
Critics Say
- Variety: “Landman is a grounded, character-driven Sheridan story, less soap than Yellowstone but just as compelling.”
- Hollywood Reporter: “Billy Bob Thornton delivers career-best television work, and Demi Moore’s arc is a refreshing power shift.”
- Decider: “Stream it. Landman mixes Texas grit with corporate greed in a way that feels timely and human.”
Season 2: What We Know So Far
Premiere Date: November 16, 2025 on Paramount+
- Episodes: 10
- Returning Cast: Thornton, Moore, Larter, Randolph, Chávez, Wallace, Collie, Jordan, Feore, Garcia
- New Cast: Sam Elliott, Guy Burnet, Miriam Silverman, Stefania Spampinato
- Plot Teases: Tommy is now president, juggling corporate politics, cartel threats, and family drama. Cami steps into her late husband’s empire, proving she has the grit to survive in a man’s world.
- Promo: First teaser dropped September 4, 2025.
If You Like This, You’ll Love…
Taylor Sheridan fans, this is your lane:
- Yellowstone (family, power, betrayal, Western edition)
- 1883 (TIR’s favorite, raw, emotional frontier epic)
- 1923 (Ford and Mirren, gritty historical drama)
- Tulsa King (Season 2 wrapped, Stallone returns amid higher-stakes mob chaos)
Should You Be Watching?
Absolutely. If you like dramas loaded with grit, heart, Sheridan-style tension, and a little Texas swagger, Landman is your next binge.
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