Landman (TV series)

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Landman
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Genre Drama
Created by
Based on
Boomtown
by
Written byTaylor Sheridan
Starring
Music by Andrew Lockington
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
Network Paramount+
ReleaseNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17) –
present

Landman (stylized as LANDMAN) is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace. Starring Billy Bob Thornton as a landman for an oil company, the show premiered on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+.

Contents

Synopsis

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]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date  [6]
1"Landman" Taylor Sheridan Taylor SheridanNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)
Tommy Norris, a landman for M-TEX Oil, is taken hostage by a cartel but manages to negotiate a surface lease to secure his freedom. Meanwhile, his daughter Ainsley moves in, and his son Cooper survives a tragic rig explosion.
2"Dreamers and Losers"Taylor SheridanTaylor SheridanNovember 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)
Tommy deals with the fallout of the rig accident while Cooper struggles with survivor's guilt. Ainsley's presence in the oil house causes tension, and Tommy tries to keep his work and family life from colliding.
3"Hell Has a Front Yard" Stephen Kay Taylor SheridanNovember 24, 2024 (2024-11-24)
Cooper starts earning respect at the patch, but Tommy's ex-wife Angela returns, bringing up past tensions. Tommy struggles to balance his family and his dangerous work.
4"The Sting of Second Chances"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 1, 2024 (2024-12-01)
Attorney Rebecca Falcone defends Tommy in a legal dispute while Cooper receives a call from Ariana, the widow of a lost coworker, sparking a complicated relationship.
5"Where is Home"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 8, 2024 (2024-12-08)
Tommy faces a confrontation with a cartel leader at the patch while Angela attempts to bring the family together for a tense dinner at the oil house.
6"Beware the Second Beating"Michael FriedmanTaylor SheridanDecember 15, 2024 (2024-12-15)
Angela has an unsettling visit with Victor, while Cooper leans on his family for support. Tommy prepares for the next threat.
7"All Roads Lead to a Hole"Michael FriedmanTaylor SheridanDecember 22, 2024 (2024-12-22)
Tommy's feud with the cartel intensifies, forcing him into a dangerous position. Angela and Ainsley try to connect with the local community.
8"Clumsy, This Life"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanDecember 29, 2024 (2024-12-29)
Tommy turns to the National Guard for help against cartel threats. Meanwhile, Rebecca grows suspicious of Cooper's motives.
9"WolfCamp"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanJanuary 5, 2025 (2025-01-05)
Monty suffers a health scare, putting Tommy in a tough spot regarding the company's leadership. Cooper devises a high-stakes plan.
10"The Crumbs of Hope"Stephen KayTaylor SheridanJanuary 12, 2025 (2025-01-12)
Tommy and Cami weigh a financial gamble while the cartel makes a final, deadly move. The season ends with an uncertain future for the Norris family.

Production

Development

In February 2022, Paramount+ ordered a television series inspired by 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

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, Rivercrest Country Club, and Texas Christian University. [15]

Release

The first season launched with two episodes on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Subsequent episodes of the 10-episode first season were available weekly on Sundays through January 12, 2025. [16] [17]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 78% based on 36 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. 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]

Dialogues by the main character that included misinformation about renewable energy have been criticized by the Youtuber Rollie Williams on his Climate Town channel and exposed as common propaganda tropes by Big Oil, with a focus on the show's writer Taylor Sheridan who has spread the same misinformation in a podcast before. [20]

Accolades

YearAward ceremonyCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2024 Satellite Awards Best Actor – Television Series Drama Billy Bob Thornton Nominated [21]
2025 Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Television Series Drama Billy Bob Thornton Nominated [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Announcing 'Boomtown,' a New Podcast on the Greatest Oil Boom in History". Texas Monthly . December 3, 2019. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ Rosenberg, Josh (November 24, 2024). "Landman Episode 3 Recap". Esquire .
  3. ↑ Rendon, Luis G. (November 24, 2024). "'Landman' Episode Three Recap: Nothing in the Patch Is Certain Except Death and Rattlesnakes". Texas Monthly .
  4. 1 2 Stump, Scott (July 11, 2024). "Demi Moore, Jon Hamm sizzle as oil tycoon couple in 1st pics from Yellowstone' creator's new show". Today . Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ Dabney, Courtney (July 9, 2024). "A First Look At Taylor Sheridan's Landman TV Series — Jon Hamm, Demi Moore, and More Stars in Fort Worth". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Shows A-Z – landman on paramount plus". The Futon Critic . Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ White, Peter (February 15, 2022). "Billy Bob Thornton Set As Lead In Land Man, Zoe Saldaña To Star In Lioness & 1883 Gets New Season, Spinoff As Paramount+ Grows Taylor Sheridan Universe". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ Hibberd, James (February 6, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's Next Drama Starts Production, Reveals New Details". The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 23, 2023). "'Land Man': Michelle Randolph & Jacob Lofland Join Billy Bob Thornton In Paramount+ Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Otterson, Joe (January 29, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan Paramount+ Series 'Landman' Adds Four Series Regulars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Otterson, Joe (February 15, 2024). "Jon Hamm Joins Taylor Sheridan Series 'Landman' at Paramount+". Variety. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (April 5, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' Adds Octavio Rodriguez & J.R. Villarreal". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  13. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 19, 2024). "Demi Moore Talks Role In Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' & Confirms Second Season Ahead Of Cannes Official Selection Debut In 'The Substance'". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ Hibberd, James (February 6, 2024). "Taylor Sheridan's Next Drama Starts Production, Reveals New Details". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ "First look at Taylor Sheridan's newest TV series". Fort Worth Film Commission. July 9, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024– via Instagram.
  16. ↑ Rice, Lynette (July 9, 2024). "'Landman': Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date, Drops First Looks Of Billy Bob Thornton Oil Drama". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  17. ↑ "PARAMOUNT+'S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES LANDMAN TO PREMIERE NOVEMBER 17". Paramount Global (Press release). July 9, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Landman: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Landman: Season 1". Metacritic . Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  20. ↑ How Oil Propaganda Sneaks Into TV Shows. Climate Town. February 11, 2025.
  21. ↑ Anderson, Erik (December 16, 2024). "2024 International Press Academy Satellite Awards Nominations: 'The Brutalist,' 'Shōgun' Lead". Awards Watch.
  22. ↑ Lewis, Hilary; Nordyke, Kimberly (December 9, 2024). "Golden Globes: Nominations List". The Hollywood Reporter .
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