Landman

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Paramount+’s hit show “Landman,” starring Billy Bob Thornton, has been given the green light for a second season. The series performed exceptionally well during Q4, landing it among the top 10 original SVOD shows across all platforms, joining other popular Paramount+ titles like “Tulsa King” and “Lioness.” This is only the second time since Nielsen started tracking streaming in 2017 that a service other than Netflix has had three series in the top 10.

The Landman debut drew in a staggering 35 million viewers worldwide, and it currently stands as a record-breaker on Paramount+’s platform.

  • Most-watched premiere and finale in the platform’s history
  • #1 original series on Paramount+
  • Top engagement driver
  • Highest in household viewing

Apart from his accolades, Thornton was additionally recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for the category of Best Actor in a Drama Series, owing to his portrayal of Tommy Norris. Our review of this captivating series can be found here and we’ve awarded it a 9/10 rating, deeming it an essential watch.

Sheridan and Company Deliver Again

The series titled “Landman” hails from co-creator Christian Wallace, one of its minds behind the scenes, and is inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast produced jointly by Texas Monthly and Imperative Entertainment. This show delves into the oil rush in West Texas, weaving a narrative around labor-intensive spirit, energy policy, and corporate dominance.

The show is created by Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, and it’s one among several projects spearheaded by Sheridan that have propelled Paramount+ into the second position in terms of Original Hours Watched in the U.S., based on data from the streaming service for Q4.

Cast and Crew

Along with Thornton and Demi Moore, the cast includes:

  • Andy Garcia
  • Ali Larter
  • Jacob Lofland
  • Michelle Randolph
  • Paulina Chávez
  • Kayla Wallace
  • Mark Collie
  • James Jordan
  • Colm Feore

The executive team behind the production features individuals like Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, Christian Wallace, and Billy Bob Thornton, among others. This program is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Where to Watch

You can now stream the first season of “Landman” only on Paramount+. We’re working hard on bringing you season two, so keep an eye out for more news about it later this year.

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2025-03-13 06:53