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Genre | Drama |
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Written by | Taylor Sheridan |
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Music by | Andrew Lockington |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 10 |
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Network | Paramount+ |
Release | November 17, 2024 – present |
Landman (stylized as LANDMAN) is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, based on the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace. It stars Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role as a landman for an oil company. The show premiered November 17, 2024, on Paramount+.
Landman is set within the world of oilfields in West Texas, where "roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics." [1] The lead character, Tommy Norris, can be abrasive, as is the out-of-town lawyer investigating a fatal accident early in the season. [2]
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [6] |
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1 | "Landman" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | November 17, 2024 |
2 | "Dreamers and Losers" | Taylor Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | November 17, 2024 |
3 | "Hell Has a Front Yard" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | November 24, 2024 |
4 | "The Sting of Second Chances" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 1, 2024 |
5 | "Where is Home" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 8, 2024 |
6 | "Beware the Second Beating" | Michael Friedman | Taylor Sheridan | December 15, 2024 |
7 | "All Roads Lead to a Hole" | Michael Friedman | Taylor Sheridan | December 22, 2024 |
8 | "Clumsy, This Life" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 29, 2024 |
9 | "WolfCamp" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | January 5, 2025 |
10 | "The Crumbs of Hope" | Stephen Kay | Taylor Sheridan | January 12, 2025 |
In February 2022, Paramount+ ordered a television series adaptation of the podcast Boomtown titled Landman from screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. Billy Bob Thornton stars in the series. [7] [8] In May 2023, Jacob Lofland, Ali Larter, and Michelle Randolph joined the series. [9] In January 2024, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez joined the series as series regulars. [10] In February 2024, it was reported that Jon Hamm joined the series. [11] In April 2024, it was reported that Octavio Rodriguez and J.R. Villarreal joined the series as recurring characters. [12]
In May 2024, it was confirmed by Demi Moore that the series had scored a second season, with production commencing in early 2025. [13]
Filming started in and around Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2024 and concluded in June 2024. [14] [ failed verification ] Filming locations included the headquarters of the American Association of Professional Landmen, the national association that represents land professionals, as well as the Fort Worth Petroleum Club and Texas Christian University. [15]
The first season launched on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with two episodes, and subsequent episodes of the 10-episode long first season will be available weekly on Sundays through January 12, 2025. [16] [17]
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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 79% based on 28 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Landman plumbs much of the same territory as other Taylor Sheridan-penned series, but having Billy Bob Thornton on hand turns this Texas crude into highly watchable fuel. [18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. [19]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated | [20] |
2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated | [21] |
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