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Editor's Note: (Spoilers ahead. Don't say you haven't been warned.)
The sun is setting over the Texas oil fields, but for fans of “Landman”, the question isn’t whether the derricks will keep pumping — it’s whether Paramount+ will keep delivering more of Taylor Sheridan’s signature drama. With only one episode left in its debut season, “Landman” has already proven itself to be a powerhouse. But can it sustain the momentum for a second season? If recent interviews, industry whispers, and fan fervor are any indication, the answer is leaning towards "Yes.”
With “Landman” Sheridan, the modern bard of rugged American storytelling, strikes again with another hit show that has more than 14.9 million viewers according to IMDB. The show plunges viewers into the high-stakes world of Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a crisis manager navigating the treacherous waters of the Texas oil industry. Think cowboy diplomacy meets corporate skullduggery. With a cast that includes Jon Hamm as billionaire Monty Miller and Demi Moore as his enigmatic wife Cami, “Landman” brings both star power and Texas-sized drama.
But it’s not all black gold and boardroom backstabbing. Thornton’s Tommy is as much a family man as a corporate fixer, juggling his ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), rebellious son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph). Every personal interaction is a microcosm of the larger tensions brewing in the oil fields. It’s a job that’s earned Tommy his Advil-a-day reputation — and audiences can’t seem to look away.
This first season has been a rollercoaster of cartel conflicts, corporate intrigue, and family drama. In the penultimate episode, Monty suffered a heart attack during a heated phone call with Tommy, leaving viewers on edge. The monitor’s flatline tease has fans debating whether Hamm’s Monty will survive the finale or if his death will be the pivot the series needs to dive deeper into its underexplored storylines.
Take Demi Moore’s Cami, for example. Despite Moore’s Golden Globe-winning pedigree, her character has been little more than set-dressing for most of the season. In episode 5, Cami’s most significant contribution was blending a smoothie in the background. But Monty’s potential demise could finally catapult her into the spotlight, allowing Moore to deliver the powerhouse performance fans know she’s capable of.
While Paramount+ hasn’t officially announced a second season, the writing is on the wall. In interviews, co-creator Christian Wallace and stars like Demi Moore and Michelle Randolph have all hinted at their excitement for what’s to come. Moore even revealed that filming for Season 2 is slated to begin in early 2025.
Sheridan’s track record also bodes well for “Landman’s” longevity. From “Yellowstone” to “1923”, his shows have consistently grown into multi-season juggernauts. And “Landman” isn’t billed as a limited series, which all but confirms its continuation.
Despite its success, “Landman” isn’t without its critics. Some have taken issue with the show’s underutilization of its female characters, with Entertainment Weekly going as far as to label it “almost comically misogynistic.” Season 2 could be an opportunity to right that wrong, giving its female cast — particularly Moore and Larter — more meaningful arcs.
If the Season 1 finale delivers on its promises, expect the stakes to escalate in Season 2. From the cartel’s looming threat to Tommy’s complicated family dynamics, in and outside the oil fields, these storylines are ripe for more drama. And with Monty possibly out of the picture, there’s room for the show to explore the cutthroat corporate world in greater depth, perhaps with Cami stepping into the fray.
Sheridan’s storytelling has always thrived on tension, and “Landman” has plenty to spare. Let’s see if a Season 2 is on the horizon.
