Landman

Landman is set amid the feverish oil boom of West Texas, where fortunes are made and lives are upended by rigs, pipelines and speculative capital. The story centers on Tommy Norris, a weathered landman, and his family as they cope with billionaire wildcatters, corporate operators and the roughneck crews who run the wells. Tommy's relationships with his daughter Angela and son Cooper intersect with the ambitions of figures like Cami Miller and Gallino, creating flashpoints between local loyalties and high-stakes investment. The series alternates between worksite grit and boardroom maneuvering, tracking how economic pressure and community ties reshape daily life without promising tidy resolutions. It also shows legal and ethical tensions around leases and land rights.

Premiering in 2024, Landman was created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia and Ali Larter. It applies Sheridan's interest in frontier ethics to modern energy conflicts. It also features Jacob Lofland.

As of its debut season, Landman has not secured major industry awards, though critics and viewers have highlighted several lead performances. Awards recognition is still developing as the series gains exposure across critics and audiences. Industry discussions have noted potential for nominations in acting and technical categories.

Landman has prompted public discussion about the ethics of extraction, regional inequality and climate consequences, appearing in think pieces and social posts. Its mix of star casting and visceral on-location scenes has also intensified attention to how media represents labor and wealth. Local communities have weighed in on its portrayal.

Audiences have responded well, the show holding an average 8.049 out of 10 from 358 votes, and critics have noted its moral ambiguity, strong lead work and textured world-building. Major themes include class conflict, capital's reach, family loyalty and environmental cost. Some reviewers critiqued pacing, while many praised the ensemble.