Production has started on season two of Landman, the Paramount+ drama starring Billy Bob Thornton. The series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, quickly became one of the platform’s biggest hits. Landman focuses on oil boomtowns in West Texas and the people chasing profit on the rigs.
Read our review for the first three episodes of Season 1 where we give Landman a 9/10.
Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore Lead the Cast
Season two features the return of Billy Bob Thornton, who received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Tommy Norris. Demi Moore also returns, alongside Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, and Colm Feore.
Top Performer for Paramount+
Landman ranked in the top 10 for all SVOD originals in Q4 and was a standout performer for Paramount+. The series drew 35 million global viewers for its premiere and broke several platform records:
- Most watched global premiere and finale in Paramount+ history
- Top-performing original on the service
- Highest viewer engagement
- #1 in household reach
Based on the ‘Boomtown’ Podcast
The show is inspired by the podcast Boomtown from Texas Monthly and Imperative Entertainment. It tells the story of roughnecks and oil billionaires, and the impact of their business on the economy and environment.
Sheridan’s Expanding Universe
Landman is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions. It adds to Taylor Sheridan’s growing slate for Paramount+, which includes 1923, 1883, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Season one of Landman is streaming now on Paramount+.
