Landman

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Overview

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West-Texas and a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires that are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.

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Landman | Official Trailer 2 | Paramount+

Cast

Paulina Chávez

Creator:

Taylor Sheridan, Christian Wallace

Fist Air Date:

2024-11-17

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Production Companies:

Bosque Ranch Productions, 101 Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios, Texas Monthly, Imperative Entertainment, Paramount Television Studios

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based on podcast dramatic hilarious oil boom oil industry texas upstairs downstairs western

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Vote Average: 8.1/10

Vote Count: 514 Votes

Show Popularity: 45.4025

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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- 02 May 2026 at 9:11 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY Based on the *Boomtown* podcast, this series dives into the roughneck world of the Permian Basin in West Texas. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a "landman" who acts as the ultimate fixer for a massive oil company. He’s the guy who negotiates with the Mexican cartel, manages exploding oil rigs, and cleans up the legal messes left behind by billionaires. As a fuel boom reshapes the economy and the climate, Tommy tries to keep his fractured family together while navigating a high-stakes industry where "wildcatters" risk everything for a strike and any given day could be their last. THE PROS This is an amazing showcase for Billy Bob Thornton, who carries the show with a sincere, gravelly charm that feels entirely honest to the character. It hits an 8 because Taylor Sheridan’s writing is sharp, cynical, and full of the kind of "homespun wisdom" that makes for great TV. The chemistry between Tommy and his ex-wife (Ali Larter) is a total highlight, providing a smart emotional anchor amidst the chaos of the oil fields. It’s a great series because it handles the technical side of the industry with a fair shout for realism, showing the pained, gritty reality of the workers who actually get their hands dirty. Having Jon Hamm as the billionaire boss adds a layer of high-status tension that keeps the stakes feeling epic. THE CONS It stays at an 8 because the show's portrayal of women can feel like a bit of a slog, often leaning into "horny fantasy" tropes that are an honest head-scratcher for modern viewers. It misses a higher mark because the pacing can be a pained bit erratic, jumping from intense cartel negotiations to slow family drama that doesn't always feel as gripping. Some of the dialogue is a fair shout for over-the-top, with characters delivering long, sage-like speeches that can feel a bit pained and "written" rather than natural. While the setting is amazing, the sheer amount of "Taylor Sheridan-isms"—like the frequent mentions of his own 6666 ranch—can be a bit of a slog for those who aren't already fans of his "universe." THE VERDICT 8/10. A gritty, smart, and unapologetically masculine drama. It’s amazing to see Billy Bob Thornton back in a role this tailor-made for him, making it a great series for anyone who likes their thrillers with a side of West Texas dust. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Taylor Sheridan specifically wrote the role of Tommy Norris for Billy Bob Thornton after the two sat together at a dinner during the premiere of *1883* in Las Vegas.• Michelle Randolph, who plays Tommy's 17-year-old daughter Ainsley, is actually 28 in real life and previously appeared in another Sheridan project, the *Yellowstone* prequel *1923*.• To keep the "oil patch" vibe honest, the show features real Texas landmarks, including several neon signs and references to the legendary 6666 ranch, which is actually owned by Sheridan himself. THE VIBE Like a sunrise over a flat horizon of oil derricks. It smells of crude oil, stale cigarettes, and the metallic tang of a heavy wrench.

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Season 1

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-11-17

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Season 2

10 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-11-16

In season two, as oil rises from the earth, so do secrets - and Tommy Norris's breaking point may be closer than he realizes. Facing mounting pressure from M-Tex Oil, Cami Miller, and the shadow of his kin, survival in West Texas isn't noble - it's brutal. And sooner or later something's got to break.

Season 3

Videos

Landman | Official Trailer 2 | Paramount+

Landman | Official Trailer | Paramount+

Cast

Paulina Chávez

Billy Bob Thornton

Michelle Randolph

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 2 May 2026 at 10:11 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
Based on the *Boomtown* podcast, this series dives into the roughneck world of the Permian Basin in West Texas. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a “landman” who acts as the ultimate fixer for a massive oil company. He’s the guy who negotiates with the Mexican cartel, manages exploding oil rigs, and cleans up the legal messes left behind by billionaires. As a fuel boom reshapes the economy and the climate, Tommy tries to keep his fractured family together while navigating a high-stakes industry where “wildcatters” risk everything for a strike and any given day could be their last.
THE PROS
This is an amazing showcase for Billy Bob Thornton, who carries the show with a sincere, gravelly charm that feels entirely honest to the character. It hits an 8 because Taylor Sheridan’s writing is sharp, cynical, and full of the kind of “homespun wisdom” that makes for great TV. The chemistry between Tommy and his ex-wife (Ali Larter) is a total highlight, providing a smart emotional anchor amidst the chaos of the oil fields. It’s a great series because it handles the technical side of the industry with a fair shout for realism, showing the pained, gritty reality of the workers who actually get their hands dirty. Having Jon Hamm as the billionaire boss adds a layer of high-status tension that keeps the stakes feeling epic.
THE CONS
It stays at an 8 because the show’s portrayal of women can feel like a bit of a slog, often leaning into “horny fantasy” tropes that are an honest head-scratcher for modern viewers. It misses a higher mark because the pacing can be a pained bit erratic, jumping from intense cartel negotiations to slow family drama that doesn’t always feel as gripping. Some of the dialogue is a fair shout for over-the-top, with characters delivering long, sage-like speeches that can feel a bit pained and “written” rather than natural. While the setting is amazing, the sheer amount of “Taylor Sheridan-isms”—like the frequent mentions of his own 6666 ranch—can be a bit of a slog for those who aren’t already fans of his “universe.”
THE VERDICT
8/10. A gritty, smart, and unapologetically masculine drama. It’s amazing to see Billy Bob Thornton back in a role this tailor-made for him, making it a great series for anyone who likes their thrillers with a side of West Texas dust.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Taylor Sheridan specifically wrote the role of Tommy Norris for Billy Bob Thornton after the two sat together at a dinner during the premiere of *1883* in Las Vegas.
• Michelle Randolph, who plays Tommy’s 17-year-old daughter Ainsley, is actually 28 in real life and previously appeared in another Sheridan project, the *Yellowstone* prequel *1923*.
• To keep the “oil patch” vibe honest, the show features real Texas landmarks, including several neon signs and references to the legendary 6666 ranch, which is actually owned by Sheridan himself.
THE VIBE
Like a sunrise over a flat horizon of oil derricks. It smells of crude oil, stale cigarettes, and the metallic tang of a heavy wrench.

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