The oil is still pumping, the stakes are even higher, and the drama is about to explode. Landman Season 2 is officially underway, and fans of Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western universe have every reason to get excited. The Paramount+ hit, which dives deep into the cutthroat world of West Texas oilfields, returns with more grit, betrayal, and a power struggle that could shake the Permian Basin to its core.
Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as Tommy Norris, a former roughneck turned executive, now stepping into leadership at M-TEX Oil after the shocking death of founder Monty Miller. That seismic twist—left hanging at the end of Season 1—sets the tone for a turbulent new chapter. With Thornton’s commanding screen presence and Sheridan’s sharp storytelling, Season 2 is gearing up to be a ruthless ride through the intersecting worlds of crime, big oil, and fractured family ties.
Joining the fray is Hollywood veteran Andy Garcia as Galino, a menacing cartel boss whose reach extends far beyond the border. As M-TEX’s fortunes rise, so do its threats—from legal, corporate, and criminal fronts. Garcia’s character adds a volatile new dimension, promising a tense cat-and-mouse game that pushes Tommy to his limits. Sheridan’s signature mix of modern outlaw energy and geopolitical commentary is on full display, drawing eerie parallels between oil and organized crime.
In another major casting coup, Sam Elliott comes aboard as a series regular, lending his gravel-voiced gravitas and Western legend status to the ensemble. Details about his character remain under wraps, but sources close to the production hint at a no-nonsense rancher or oil veteran with deep ties to the land—and perhaps a score to settle. Elliott’s inclusion promises to heighten the show’s rugged authenticity and intergenerational tension.
Season 2 also shifts the spotlight to Cami Miller, portrayed by Demi Moore, who is stepping into a central role following her character’s sudden widowhood. As Monty Miller’s widow, Cami must navigate grief, inheritance, and power plays in a male-dominated industry. Moore’s performance is expected to deliver the emotional depth and edge that could redefine the show’s core dynamics.
Meanwhile, Tommy’s personal life remains in turmoil. Angela (Ali Larter), his estranged ex-wife, returns with unresolved wounds and complex ties to their children. The Norris family’s internal conflict mirrors the chaos of Tommy’s professional life, bringing a human heartbeat to the otherwise ruthless oil world. In Sheridan fashion, relationships are never simple, and the past always threatens to resurface.
Production for Landman Season 2 began in March in Texas, with early set photos teasing a massive funeral scene. Speculation is rampant about which characters may not survive the season’s opening. Is this Monty Miller’s send-off, or is there more bloodshed to come? Knowing Sheridan’s penchant for shocking his audiences—think Yellowstone or Sicario—anything is possible.
Landman has been praised for blending modern American themes—oil dependency, environmental stakes, blue-collar struggles—with the high drama of crime thrillers and classic Westerns. In Season 1, critics and viewers were drawn to the show’s unflinching look at the economic boomtowns of Texas and the people who risk everything for a piece of the petroleum pie. Season 2 looks to go even deeper, exploring the moral cost of ambition in a world where every decision is life or death.
Expect more high-octane sequences, dark humor, and rich character arcs as Landman rides into its next explosive chapter. Sheridan’s unique vision—equal parts Coen Brothers grit and Cormac McCarthy realism—continues to redefine the modern Western genre.
Whether you’re a diehard fan of Yellowstone or a newcomer drawn by the stellar cast, Landman Season 2 promises an unmissable blend of intrigue, violence, and raw emotion.
Buckle up. West Texas is about to get even wilder.
