Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount departure raises questions about the fate of his hit series Landman, which remains a key part of his final commitments to the studio before joining NBCUniversal. Sheridan’s agreement with Paramount lasts until the end of 2028, requiring him to complete several projects, including Landman’s second and third seasons, before his new deal takes effect in 2029.
The Impact of Sheridan’s Departure on Landman and Paramount
Despite signing a massive contract reportedly worth up to $1 billion with NBCUniversal, Sheridan is contractually bound to provide ongoing content for Paramount, specifically Landman, which has already been renewed for a second season premiering November 16. Insiders report that Sheridan is also working on multiple projects, including Season 3 of Landman, which he is contracted to write and produce before his NBCUniversal tenure begins.
Sheridan is currently writing and producing Season 3 of Lioness and finishing the first season of The Madison, a new Yellowstone-adjacent show with Michelle Pfeiffer,
a report from Puck explained.
Then he’ll write a third season of Landman… and, depending on how the other new shows do, he’ll executive produce those too.
As Sheridan’s NBCUniversal deal prohibits him from creating new material for Paramount, his role will shift to executive producing existing shows afterward, leaving Landman’s longevity uncertain beyond its upcoming third season. This arrangement reflects a common pattern in Hollywood, where high-profile creators complete existing projects for one studio before fully transitioning to another.
Evaluating Taylor Sheridan’s Influence and Paramount’s Perspective
Paramount’s top executives, including David Ellison and Cindy Holland, have expressed concerns over the high costs of some Sheridan projects, such as 1923 and Lioness. These budgetary pressures, combined with the likelihood that Landman will move from a flagship series to a legacy title, threaten to temper the studio’s future appetite for expansion within the franchise.
Still, Landman has delivered significant value to Paramount+. According to research firm Antenna, the show generated 2.9 million new subscribers within its first 90 days on the platform, surpassing other Sheridan series like Tulsa King and Lioness. These strong performance metrics suggest Paramount may push for one final season to maximize the series’ remaining potential, despite Sheridan’s exit.
Landman’s Cast Anchors the Texas Oil Narrative
The series features a notable cast including Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris and Ali Larter as Angela Norris, adding depth to the unfolding saga set in Texas oil country. Their performances remain central to Landman’s appeal, anchoring the drama amidst the uncertainty about the show’s future direction once Sheridan fully departs.
With Sheridan’s schedule already packed with projects like The Madison and Lioness, and his role shifting after 2028, Landman’s third season may serve as the definitive closure to this chapter of his creative output at Paramount. The evolving landscape leaves viewers and industry watchers awaiting how Paramount will manage the franchise going forward, balancing cost concerns with the series’ proven audience draw.
