InLandman’s case, it’s the oil fields of Texas specifically, the Permian Basin.

“Babysit the owners, babysit the crews.

The series stars Billy Bob Thornton.

James Jordan with his hand on the mirror of his truck looking into the sunset in Landman.

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Whether it’sYellowstoneor its various spinoffs,LionessorTulsa King, Sheridan’s shows feature big personalities and even bigger conflicts.

ButLandmandoes have roots in real-life events, thanks to co-creatorChristian Wallace.

Those dangers are highlighted in a scene featuring Norris’s son, Cooper (Jacob Lofland).

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris on the phone in the oil field on ‘Landman’

Landmanairs Sundays on Paramount+.

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In the rugged terrain of West Texas, a team of landmen work to secure oil and gas leases, acting as intermediaries between landowners and energy corporations. The narrative centers on a driven landman whose ambitions in the energy sector lead him into complex negotiations and moral quandaries. The show explores the intense competition and the far-reaching consequences of the landmen’s deals, highlighting the intersection of personal ambition and the broader effects on the community and the natural world.

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Taylor Sheridan