Westernsare still big business on streaming platforms, and Taylor Sheridan’sLandmanis poised to be a standout addition to the impressive catalog. Based on theBoomtownpodcast hosted and co-created by Christian Wallace,Landmanfollows Tommy Norris and his family as they navigate the booming oil business in the heart of West Texas.
Ahead of the series’ premiere onParamount+on November 17, Sheridan and the cast ofLandmansat for an extensive interview withThe Direct, where they talked about filming in the harsh Texas weather and wanting to put actual human faces to the personal stories of people who worked in the oil and gas industry in Texas. They also shared a hopeful update about the development ofLandmanSeason 2. To quote Sheridan directly from the interview:
“Well, I mean, as long as there are stories to tell, I would love to keep telling them. And I think we really just skinned the surface on our first season, and that’s saying something because they cover a lot of ground. So yeah, I hope we keep telling these stories for a while.”
Taylor Sheridan has showcased great prowess atcrafting Western narratives for televisionbefore. His previous shows, such asYellowstone,1883, andTulsa King, have set high standards for storytelling and production quality. They have not only inspired awe among audiences but also earned critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Returning toLandman, Sheridan and co-creator Wallace are collaborating with a talented team of actors, including Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm.
‘Landman’ Is Unlike Any Other Taylor Sheridan Show That Came Before
Unlike the heavier and more dramatic tones ofYellowstoneand1883, which captivated and moved audiences regardless,Landmanis believed to bemore character-drivenand is set to showcase a whole new side of Sheridan’s creative vision. The series is confirmed to utilize humor and a lighter touch to provide viewers with a refreshing break from the more intense themes present in the series throughout, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.
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This wittier take on the Western genre and the unique storytelling method will allow the creators to balance the weighty topics and moments of levity, which may be a departure in tone for Sheridan, but expectations are high.Landmanwill clearly be more relatable, personal, and humanized than the writer-director’s previous work, and it will be fascinating to see how he archives this within the confines of a 10-episode season.
Speaking of which, the positive update on Season 2 only raises the anticipation and hype around the series.The show has already generated an impressive 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The premiere date is almost here and fans and critics are more than eager to watchLandmanunfold against the backdrop of West Texas.
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the notable 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
