| Landman | |
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| Genre | Drama |
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| Based on | |
| 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 (2024-11-17) – present |
Landman (stylized asLANDMAN) is an Americandrama television series created byTaylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the podcastBoomtown hosted by Wallace. StarringBilly Bob Thornton as alandman for an oil company, the show premiered on November 17, 2024, onParamount+.
In March 2025, the series was renewed for a second season.
Landman is set within the world of oilfields inWest Texas, where "roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and ourgeopolitics."[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 (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 Sheridan | Taylor Sheridan | November 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 Sheridan | November 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 Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 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 Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 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 Friedman | Taylor Sheridan | December 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 Friedman | Taylor Sheridan | December 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 Kay | Taylor Sheridan | December 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 Kay | Taylor Sheridan | January 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 Kay | Taylor Sheridan | January 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. | |||||
In February 2022,Paramount+ ordered a television series inspired by the podcastBoomtown titledLandman from screenwriterTaylor 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, andPaulina Chávez joined the series as series regulars.[10] In February 2024, it was reported thatJon Hamm joined the series.[11] In April 2024, it was reported that Octavio Rodriguez andJ.R. Villarreal joined the series as recurring characters.[12]
In May 2024, it was confirmed byDemi Moore that a second season was planned, with production set to commence in early 2025.[13] In March 2025, Paramount+ renewed the series for a second season.[14]
Filming started in and aroundFort Worth, Texas, in February 2024 and concluded in June 2024.[15][failed verification] Filming locations included the headquarters of theAmerican Association of Professional Landmen, the national association that represents land professionals, as well as the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, Rivercrest Country Club, andTexas Christian University.Filming for the second season started in March 2025.[citation needed]
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]
On thereview aggregator websiteRotten 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 otherTaylor Sheridan-penned series, but havingBilly Bob Thornton on hand turns this Texas crude into highly watchable fuel.[18]Metacritic, which uses aweighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[19]
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Dialogues that included a narrative aboutrenewable energy have been criticized.[20][21]Norris makes a rant aboutwind turbine, claiming that the amount of steel, oil and concrete needed to construct a wind turbine produces such a high carbon footprint, that it will not offset the costs in its 20-year lifespan. This led many right-leaning users (including fossil fuel advocates, oil executives and a US senator) on social media to repost the clip.[22][20] However, the scientific veracity of such claims have been challenged.[21] A 2016 paper fromScotland's Rural College estimated from 14 wind turbines that they will have completely offset their carbon emissions within 0.9 - 4.3% of their lifetime.[23]
A 2019 study in theEnvironmental Science & Technology, assessing 4,161 turbines estimated that theGHG payback time for wind varied from 1.8 to 22.5 months, averaging at 5.3 months compared to fossil fuels.[24] A 2024 paper from theJournal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, assessing a 41 turbine 176Mw farm, found an approximately 1.5-1.7 year GHG payback time. It also acknowledges difficulties with end-of-life recycling.[25]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Satellite Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Billy Bob Thornton | Nominated | [26] |
| 2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Nominated | [27] |
