A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.
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- 2 wins & 15 nominations total
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Reviewers say 'Landman' is lauded for its realistic oil industry portrayal, strong performances, particularly by Billy Bob Thornton, and compelling narratives. The gritty depiction of industry challenges and personal sacrifices is appreciated. However, criticisms include one-dimensional and overly sexualized female characters, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies in the oil business depiction. Pacing and certain character developments are noted as areas for improvement. Despite these issues, many find 'Landman' an entertaining and thought-provoking series.
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Plain and simple, the two of them are ruining what could be a great show.
There's absolutely nothing that they bring to the show beyond being eye candy.
Saying that, it's the most awkward and weird scenarios with both of them. The daughter is showing her body off for some grand father aged men who are friends of her dad.
The mother is all over the place with her attitude and maturity level. Never actually reaching what could be called being an adult. She's a mix of a child and a young teen. She wants to be an airhead bimbo and nothing more.
Get rid of them both and the show would be 100 times better.
There's absolutely nothing that they bring to the show beyond being eye candy.
Saying that, it's the most awkward and weird scenarios with both of them. The daughter is showing her body off for some grand father aged men who are friends of her dad.
The mother is all over the place with her attitude and maturity level. Never actually reaching what could be called being an adult. She's a mix of a child and a young teen. She wants to be an airhead bimbo and nothing more.
Get rid of them both and the show would be 100 times better.
Landman is another hit in a long line of them for Taylor Sheridan. This has everything you want in a good series, it has plenty of drama, action, twists, even a little comedy, etc. It's obviously beautifully written because everything Sheridan does is but it also has an amazing cast. It stars the incredible Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, Ali Larter, Demi Moore, among others. Billy Bob Thornton was born to plays this role, he is absolutely terrific here. I'll be shocked if he doesn't get nominated for an Emmy for his performance here. Same goes for Hamm. Besides being beautifully written and acted, it's also beautifully shot too. Sheridan has so many great shows to his name and Landman is among the best of them. This look like it's going to have a long run and I'm here for it.
For someone so focused on his goals, the inclusion of an emotionally unstable, one-woman circus undermines the purpose of the show entirely. It feels like her character disrupts the central narrative, adding unnecessary chaos rather than supporting his journey. The portrayal doesn't enhance the storyline but instead makes it harder to take his determination and focus seriously.
Similarly, the roles of both his wife and daughter feel out of place within the series. The wife comes across as emotionally erratic, while the daughter seems to lack intellectual depth, making her contributions to the plot negligible. The daughter's portrayal feels particularly shallow, with her character offering little beyond surface-level engagement, which doesn't add value to the story.
Moreover, having these characters constantly jump around in provocative clothing, seemingly for no purpose other than to attract views, feels out of sync with the tone of the series. Instead of enhancing the plot or character dynamics, this approach comes off as a superficial tactic to draw attention. It's a strange and unneeded addition that detracts from the overall quality of the narrative.
Similarly, the roles of both his wife and daughter feel out of place within the series. The wife comes across as emotionally erratic, while the daughter seems to lack intellectual depth, making her contributions to the plot negligible. The daughter's portrayal feels particularly shallow, with her character offering little beyond surface-level engagement, which doesn't add value to the story.
Moreover, having these characters constantly jump around in provocative clothing, seemingly for no purpose other than to attract views, feels out of sync with the tone of the series. Instead of enhancing the plot or character dynamics, this approach comes off as a superficial tactic to draw attention. It's a strange and unneeded addition that detracts from the overall quality of the narrative.
I need to start off by saying that I'm a huge fan of just about everything Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, 1923, 1883, Tulsa King, Lioness, Sicario, He'll or Highwater, Wind River, etc, etc.). He hits home run after home run and Landman is no different. It's another hit for Sheridan. Landman takes place in modern day Texas where everyone from billionaires to roughnecks are trying to get rich in the oil industry. This series follows Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) as he tried to take his company to the top during the oil fuel boom. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good new series to watch, especially if you're a fan of Taylor Sheridan.
Any new show with the always uber-cool Billy Bob Thornton in the lead will automatically be interesting. Landman starts out in a promising way, making me hope for another experience on a Fargo or Goliath level.
And as long as the focus stays on the gritty oil business, Landman is that great - and it stays that way for a good part of the first season, before it turns into a daytime soap. Suddenly it's all long heart-to-heart talks (in typical Taylor Sheridan fashion) and extremely annoying characters galore, starting with the stir crazy ex-wife and the incredibly stupid daughter. Plus, there is way too many really bad songs with even worse lyrics (another Sheridan trademark). My rating is based on Billy Bob's performance, without him it would be three stars.
All in all, I think it's time for Taylor Sheridan to slow down a bit. Too many shows going at once makes the quality suffer.
And as long as the focus stays on the gritty oil business, Landman is that great - and it stays that way for a good part of the first season, before it turns into a daytime soap. Suddenly it's all long heart-to-heart talks (in typical Taylor Sheridan fashion) and extremely annoying characters galore, starting with the stir crazy ex-wife and the incredibly stupid daughter. Plus, there is way too many really bad songs with even worse lyrics (another Sheridan trademark). My rating is based on Billy Bob's performance, without him it would be three stars.
All in all, I think it's time for Taylor Sheridan to slow down a bit. Too many shows going at once makes the quality suffer.
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Did you know
- TriviaWriter-director Taylor Sheridan created the series with actor Billy Bob Thornton foremost in his mind for the key role of Tommy Norris.
- GoofsThe State of Texas quit using windshield inspection certificates in 2015. A registration certificate is still required.
- Quotes
Sheriff Walt Joeberg: [looking at Tommy's broken finger] You don't want to go to the hospital for that?
Tommy Norris: No. I want a cigarette and a Dr Pepper.
- ConnectionsReferenced in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #44.24 (2022)
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- 1h(60 min)
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