Landman Season 1 Review: Texas-Sized Drama

I finally caught up with Landman, Paramount+’s oil-field drama starring Billy Bob Thornton, and it was worth the wait. Here's my quick review.

(Originally posted TV Corner Notes on July 21)

Thornton plays the VP of operations at an oil company, and the show smartly weaves together industry intrigue, family tension, and political chaos.

If you imagine Yellowstone mixed with a dash of There Will Be Blood, you’re not far off. The tone is gritty yet pulpy, and Thornton is in his element of gruff, sharp, and unexpectedly funny. The cast is stacked: Jon Hamm brings gravitas, Kayla Wallace holds her own, and Ali Larter gives a performance.

Kayla Wallace, in particular, shines, she brings a quiet intensity and often steals scenes even when opposite heavy-hitters like Thornton. All told, I’d give Season 1 a solid 8.5 out of 10.

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You can catch Landman on Paramount+.