Landman (TV series)
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Get ready for the gritty, oil-soaked world of West Texas. This is Landman.
Inspired by the podcast Boomtown, Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, plunges you into the high-stakes, earth-shattering business of oil. Led by the incomparable Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman for M-Tex Oil, the series premiered on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+. And the demand was so high, a second season was already greenlit in March 2025, with its own premiere on November 16, 2025.
Step into the heart of West Texas, where roughnecks and wildcat billionaires are literally fueling a boom that's reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. At the center of it all is Tommy Norris. He's a force to be reckoned with, and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. But his abrasive nature is just the tip of the iceberg, especially when an out-of-town lawyer starts digging into a fatal accident early in the season.
The ensemble cast is powerhouse. Billy Bob Thornton returns as Tommy Norris, a petroleum Landman and VP at M-Tex Oil, who climbs the ranks to President. Demi Moore joins as Cami Miller. Ali Larter is Angela Norris, Tommy's ex-wife and mother to their children, Cooper and Ainsley. Jacob Lofland plays Cooper Norris, Tommy's son, now working for his dad as a roustabout. Michelle Randolph shines as Ainsley Norris, Tommy and Angela's strong-willed daughter. Paulina Chavez is Ariana Medina, the widowed wife of Elvio and Cooper's love interest. Kayla Wallace is Rebecca Falcone, a causation lawyer. Mark Collie steps in as Sheriff Walt Joeberg, and James Jordan as petroleum engineer Dale Bradley. Jon Hamm makes a significant impact as Monty Miller, the owner of M-Tex with a deep history with Tommy, in season one. Andy Garcia joins as Gallino in season two, and Sam Elliott graces the screen as T.L. Norris, Tommy's father, in season two.
The supporting cast adds even more depth. Colm Feore is Nathan, an oil company attorney. Alex Meraz plays Jimenez, a lieutenant in the local drug network. Mustafa Speaks is Theodore "Boss" Ramone, the lead oil crewman on Cooper's second crew. Stefania Spampinato joins in season two.
And the guest stars bring their own intensity. Michael Peña and Emilio Rivera are lead oil crewmen Armando and Luis Medina, respectively. Alejandro Akara is Elvio Medina, Ariana's late husband. Robyn Lively is Ellie, a waitress with stories to tell. Bart Johnson appears as Patrick Ramsey. Octavio Rodriguez and J. R. Villarreal are members of Boss's oil crew. Mitchell Slaggert is Ainsley's new boyfriend, Ryder Sampson. Marco Perella and Gail Cronauer are residents of a senior home. Maxwell Caulfield plays the Governor of Texas, and Ben Browder is Colonel Ivey of the Texas National Guard. Even Jerry Jones makes an appearance as himself. Tim DeZarn is Perry Hardin, a small parcel landholder, and Matt Peters is Mel, a strip club owner. Michael Tow is Dr. Michaels, and Jim Meskimen is Monty's personal lawyer.
The series, developed from Taylor Sheridan's vision in February 2022, began filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2024. Andrew Lockington, known for his work on Mayor of Kingstown and Lioness, composed the score, marking his third collaboration with Sheridan.
Landman premiered with two episodes on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+, with the full 10-episode first season rolling out weekly. The second season arrived on November 16, 2025.
Critics have taken notice, with the series holding a strong 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its compelling narrative and Billy Bob Thornton's electrifying performance. Some dialogue has sparked debate, particularly regarding renewable energy, and legal challenges have arisen concerning the use of archival audio. Yet, Landman continues to be a captivating exploration of power, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of wealth in the American oilfields.
This is Landman. Where fortunes are made, and lives are forever changed.
Landman is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the podcast series Boomtown hosted by Wallace. Starring Billy Bob Thornton as a landman for an oil company, the show premiered on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+.
In March 2025, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on November 16, 2025.
== 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." The lead character, Tommy Norris, can be abrasive, as is the out-of-town lawyer investigating a fatal accident early in the season.
== Cast ==
=== Main ===
Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a combination of a petroleum Landman and an Operations VP at M-Tex Oil, later President.
Demi Moore as Cami Miller.
Ali Larter as Angela Norris, Tommy's ex-wife, and Cooper and Ainsley's mother.
Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris, Tommy and Angela's son, and Ainsley's brother who works for his dad as a roustabout.
Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris, Tommy and Angela's strong-willed daughter, and Cooper's sister.
Paulina Chavez as Ariana Medina, Elvio's widowed wife and Cooper's love interest
Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Falcone, a causation lawyer.
Mark Collie as Sheriff Walt Joeberg
James Jordan as Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer.
Jon Hamm as Monty Miller (season 1), the owner of M-Tex with a long personal and professional relationship with Tommy
Andy Garcia as Gallino (season 2; guest season 1)
Sam Elliott as T.L. Norris, Tommy's father (season 2)
=== Recurring ===
Colm Feore as Nathan, an oil company attorney and administrator.
Alex Meraz as Jimenez (season 1), lieutenant of the local Midland drug network, part of the international Galino drug cartel
Mustafa Speaks as Theodore "Boss" Ramone, the lead oil crewman on Cooper's second crew
Stefania Spampinato (season 2)
=== Guest ===
Michael Peña as Armando Medina, a lead oil crewman who is training Cooper
Emilio Rivera as Luis Medina, an oil crewman, and Armando's and Elvio's uncle
Alejandro Akara as Elvio Medina, an oil crewman, Ariana's deceased husband, Luis's nephew, and Armando's younger brother
Robyn Lively as Ellie, a waitress at the Patch Cafe
Bart Johnson as Patrick Ramsey
Octavio Rodriguez as Antonio, a member of Boss's oil crew and a cousin of Armando, Luis, and Elvio
J. R. Villarreal as Manuel Lopez, another member of Boss's oil crew and cousin of Armando, Luis, and Elvio
Mitchell Slaggert as Ryder Sampson, Ainsley's new boyfriend
Marco Perella as Hank, a resident in a senior citizen home
Gail Cronauer as Beverly, a resident in a senior citizen home
Maxwell Caulfield as Governor of Texas
Ben Browder as Colonel Ivey of the Texas National Guard
Jerry Jones as himself
Tim DeZarn as Perry Hardin, a small parcel landholder with a dry oil well on his property
Matt Peters as Mel, a strip club owner
Michael Tow as Dr. Michaels, Monty's cardiac surgeon
Jim Meskimen as Alan, Monty's personal lawyer
== Episodes ==
=== Series overview ===
=== Season 1 (2024–25) ===
=== Season 2 (2025) ===
== 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. In May 2023, Jacob Lofland, Ali Larter, and Michelle Randolph joined the series. In January 2024, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez joined the series as series regulars. In February 2024, it was reported that Jon Hamm joined the series. In April 2024, it was reported that Octavio Rodriguez and J. R. Villarreal joined the series as recurring characters.
In May 2024, it was confirmed by Demi Moore that a second season was planned, with production set to commence in early 2025. In March 2025, Paramount+ renewed the series for a second season.
In April 2025, it was announced that Sam Elliott joined the cast as a series regular for the second season. In June 2025, it was reported that Stefania Spampinato was cast in a recurring role for the second season.
=== Filming ===
Filming started in and around Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2024 and concluded in June 2024. 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.
Filming for the second season started in April 2025.
=== Music ===
Andrew Lockington who worked in Mayor of Kingstown & Lioness, has composed the music for the series, marking his third collaboration with the series' creator. UMG Nashville has released the series' soundtrack.
== Release ==
The first season launched with two episodes on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024. Subsequent episodes of the 10-episode first season were available weekly on Sundays through January 12, 2025. The second season premiered on November 16, 2025.
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 78% based on 37 critic reviews. 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." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 60 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
The second season has a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 critic reviews.
=== Criticism ===
Dialogues that included a narrative about renewable energy have been criticized. Norris makes a rant about wind 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. However, the scientific accuracy of such claims has been disproven.
On June 23, 2025, Paulynne, Inc., which owns and controls all of famed broadcaster Paul Harvey's intellectual property, sued Paramount Global in New York federal court. The company sued Paramount for using a 90 second audio clip from The Rest of the Story in the Paramount+ TV show Landman without permission. Paramount used a segment about rising gas prices from Harvey's 2009 "Gas Crisis" episode in the opening of Landman's Season 1 finale. The lawsuit accused Paramount of failing to obtain permission to use the clip as well as editing the clip to change Harvey's viewpoint with regard to government fossil-fuel policies and his interest in alternative fuels.
The program has also been criticized for presenting female characters as caricatures and negative stereotypes of women.
=== Accolades ===
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website on Paramount+
Landman at IMDb
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