The highly anticipated Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s oil drama “Landman,” which is set in the heart of Texas, debuted on November 16, garnering impressive viewership numbers. Paramount+ announced that the premiere episode attracted over 9.2 million streaming views within the first two days, marking a staggering 262% increase compared to the viewership of the first season’s premiere. This surge has made it the most-watched premiere for any original series on the platform.
Demi Moore, who has a more significant role this season, hinted that the season would kick off with excitement, stating, “It gets juicy,” in a preview to USA TODAY. The series, situated in the bustling boomtowns of West Texas, tells a modern-day story of fortune seekers involved in the oil industry. The new season explores the themes of ambition and treachery, with the storyline revolving around Tommy Norris, portrayed by Billy Bob Thornton. According to the season synopsis, as oil production intensifies, so do the secrets surrounding Norris, bringing him to a critical breaking point amid increasing pressures from M-Tex Oil and family ties.
“Landman” is co-created by Sheridan and Christian Wallace, taking inspiration from Imperative Entertainment’s 11-part podcast “Boomtown” and Texas Monthly. The series depicts the dichotomy between roughnecks and billionaires, emphasizing the enormous impact the oil boom has on our climate, economy, and geopolitics.
Following the successful premiere, viewers can look forward to Episode 2, titled “Sins of the Father,” which is set to release on November 23 at midnight ET. New episodes will continue to air weekly on Sundays.
The cast for Season 2 features both returning and new talents, including:
– Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris
– Demi Moore as Cami Miller
– Andy Garcia as Gallino
– Ali Larter as Angela Norris
– Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris
– Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris
– Paulina Chávez as Ariana
– Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Savage
– Mitchell Slaggert as Ryder
– Mark Collie
– James Jordan
– Colm Feore
Fans of the series have much to look forward to, with new conflicts and character developments promising to keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the season.