Paramount+ confirmed the renewal of the Billy Bob Thornton Landman season for a second run in March 2025 after the Texas-based drama’s pilot attracted 35 million viewers worldwide since its November 2024 debut. This strong audience response helped make Landman the most successful original series launch on the streaming platform, highlighting Paramount Global’s confidence in the show’s continued appeal. Set against the backdrop of the oil industry in West Texas, the series explores the complex dynamics between working-class and corporate stakeholders in the energy business.
The series was created by Taylor Sheridan, renowned for hit projects such as Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and Lioness. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a resourceful landman managing oil operations for the powerful Monty Miller, a character portrayed by Jon Hamm. Christian Wallace, co-creator of Landman, emphasized the show’s distinctive approach, noting that it depicts
both the working class and the white-collar world
of the oil industry — a fresh angle compared with predecessors like Dallas.
Events Leading up to the Season 2 Cliffhanger
Season 1 concluded with Tommy Norris stepping up as the head of M*Tex Oil as Monty Miller faces a critical health crisis due to heart problems. Meanwhile, Monty’s wife, Cami Miller (played by Demi Moore), gains increased influence within the company when Tommy names her to the board. As Tommy and Cami work on closing a significant farm-out deal to expand operations, Tommy faces severe danger when he is kidnapped and tortured by cartel member Jimenez, who is furious over Tommy’s involvement with the National Guard, which led to a cartel casualty.
Tommy is ultimately rescued by Galino (Andy Garcia), the cartel’s true leader, who is discontented with Jimenez’s management and sees potential in collaborating with Tommy to enter the oil business. The episode ends on a somber note with Monty’s condition deteriorating to flatlining in the hospital, leaving Cami and their daughters devastated.
The Fate of Monty Miller and Its Consequences
Monty’s death seems imminent following the season finale, closing the chapter on Jon Hamm’s impactful portrayal of the character. Speaking with TV Insider after the finale, co-creator Christian Wallace reflected on Monty’s passing and the resulting shift within the Miller family and company. He remarked,
I think Demi’s character in this first season was kind of playing a little bit of second fiddle to Monty, at least in his role as the president of M-Tex Oil.
Wallace elaborated on Monty’s role, saying,
He’s the one that’s calling the shots and has to make these big decisions, and so he’s really the one that’s thrust in the fire and is honestly kind of trying to shield his family from the stress that he’s experiencing, which ultimately plays a role in his demise… And so his passing is kind of an incredible opportunity for Cami to play a bigger role in this world.
This development opens the door for Cami Miller to assert greater control over M*Tex Oil, signaling a power transition that will shape the storylines in season 2.
Plot Directions and Character Dynamics in Landman Season 2
Although Paramount+ has not released an official synopsis for season 2, questions raised in the finale set the stage for new conflicts and alliances. Tommy Norris’s new leadership role at M*Tex will test his abilities in navigating business and family challenges, while Cami’s expanding presence in the company requires her to quickly learn the intricacies of the oil business.
In an April 2025 interview with Deadline, Billy Bob Thornton shared insights about Tommy’s relationship with Cami during the upcoming season. He explained,
Since she doesn’t really know the oil business that well, I’m there with her to show her how these people operate,
adding,
You can know something intellectually but what are the street smarts behind it? I know how to deal with these people she’s going to have to deal with. I just tell her, ‘Look, some of these deals you can take but when it gets really weird and difficult, let me know because I know these guys.’
Thornton also described Tommy’s struggle to balance his new executive duties with family responsibilities amid mounting pressures:
He goes from having a job that’s really difficult and a job that’s very dangerous to having two,
he said.
Now I’m kind of executive and a landman and a family man in the midst of this tornado. It makes for some pretty interesting stuff I have to say.
The involvement of the Galino cartel remains a significant subplot, as they aim to leverage Tommy’s newfound position to break into the legitimate oil business. Christian Wallace commented on the potential complexities of this alliance in an interview with TV Insider:
What I would hope to see is just what it looks like to have in the cartel a very savvy, smart businessman who happens to be in an illegal business, working alongside Tommy in this legitimate business, and both the rewards and the complications that could bring to both men,
highlighting the intricate challenges that lie ahead.
Returning Cast and New Additions for Season 2
Paramount Global announced that several main cast members will reprise their roles in the second installment, including Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, and Colm Feore. Ali Larter will also return as Angela Norris, Tommy’s ex-wife and mother of his children. Angela’s character has drawn critical attention, with some citing the show’s portrayal as representing
overt sexism
due to her characterization focusing heavily on her sexuality rather than depth.
In response, Larter addressed this criticism in a June 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, stating,
Nobody’s putting me in a position that I’m not comfortable being in. I have two children. I’ve been married for 19 years. I love playing this character,
and added,
I love that Taylor writes for older women — women in their prime, that were still allowed to be alive! I love that he writes that. I know so many women who are like that. I love that she’s able to express that side of herself.
A notable new addition to the cast is Sam Elliott, an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor praised for his distinctive Southern drawl and previous work on Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 1883, where Thornton also had a role. Thornton expressed admiration for Elliott in an interview with Gold Derby, saying,
[Sam Elliott] has always been a mentor and a hero of mine,
and added,
I love the guy, we have a real special relationship in real life… It’s so good to see him; he lights my day up.
Larter also showed excitement about working alongside Elliott, captioning a social media photo of the three—her, Elliott, and Michelle Randolph (who plays Tommy and Angela’s daughter, Ainsley)—as Just three crows cackling.
Andy Garcia will expand his role as Galino, the cartel boss introduced at the end of season 1. On the dynamic between Tommy and Galino, Thornton told Variety,
Tommy’s dealing with someone now who is really smart,
and added,
The other guys were hired to work for him, but now Tommy’s talking to the man himself. There are advantages and disadvantages to that. Since he is so smart, who knows what Tommy is going to get tricked into?
Landman Season 2 Production and Release Timeline
Production on season 2 began in April 2025, suggesting that fans will not have a lengthy wait for new episodes. However, an official premiere date has yet to be announced by Paramount+.
Where to Stream Landman
Landman’s first season is currently available for streaming on Paramount+, offering viewers the opportunity to catch up before the new season debuts. The series continues to draw praise for its intense portrayal of the oil industry’s intersection with family, crime, and corporate strategy in West Texas.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Was Billy Bob Thornton a smoker?
A. In high school, Thornton was a drummer in a band named “Stone Cold Fever” that played Creedence Clearwater Revival songs. He quit smoking after finishing the movie “The Man Who Wasn’t There” in 2001.
Q. Is Billy Bob Thornton dyslexic?
A. When Thornton was a child, he didn’t know he had dyslexia; he only found out as an adult. This misunderstanding caused difficulties in school since teachers and classmates thought he was just slow. Despite these challenges, Thornton eventually managed to overcome dyslexia and achieve success.
Q. Is Billy Bob Thornton a smoker?
A. He quit smoking after finishing the movie “The Man Who Wasn’t There” in 2001. His hometown celebrated him, recalling his love for milkshakes, drumming, and rock ‘n’ roll. Mayor Bill Scrimshire, who used to own a Tastee-Freez stand before starting a political career, named a day in his honor, calling it “Billy Bob Thornton Day” on a Tuesday.
