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.
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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).
Landmanairs Sundays on Paramount+.
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.