Landman Review: Oil Cowboy Machismo & A Pitch-Perfect Billy Bob Thornton

“Taylor Sheridan’s creative universe appears to follow a principle of constant growth. Over the past decade, this versatile writer, director, and producer has introduced us to numerous modern-day cowboys across various genres on television – from contemporary cowboys in ‘Yellowstone’, traditional cowboys in ‘1883’, romanticized cowboys in ‘1923’, to cowboy gangsters in ‘Tulsa King’. His rapid pace of production shows no signs of slowing down or taking a break.

Landman Review: Taylor Sheridan & Billy Bob Thornton Strike Gold

In a refreshing twist, cigarettes and Dr. Pepper go hand in hand for the gritty lead character of Taylor Sheridan’s latest TV masterpiece, much like spaghetti and meatballs. The esteemed actor Billy Bob Thornton takes the helm in this role, marking another notable A-list film star transitioning to small-screen storytelling with outstanding success. Beware of being misled by the unassuming title or the vibes reminiscent of “Yellowstone” from promotional trailers; Landman, adapted from the acclaimed podcast Boomtown by Christian Wallace, stands as a beacon in its own right. The new Paramount+ series offers riveting narrative twists, regular doses of classic Thornton humor, and an unwavering examination of the West Texas oil industry and its far-reaching impacts on society.