On November 17, 2025, Paramount+ will unleash the highly anticipated second season of Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s gritty oil industry drama that took the streaming world by storm in 2024. After a debut season that racked up a staggering 35 million global viewers and became Paramount+’s most-watched original series, Landman is returning with a vengeance, promising a wilder, darker, and deadlier chapter in the sun-scorched oilfields of West Texas. Starring Billy Bob Thornton as the sardonic yet principled Tommy Norris, the show dives deeper into the high-stakes world of oil barons, roughnecks, and cartels, with new cast members, explosive plot twists, and a narrative that’s as unforgiving as the Texas desert. Here’s everything you need to know about Landman Season 2 and why it’s poised to dominate your watchlist.

A Record-Breaking First Season Sets the Stage

Landman, inspired by Christian Wallace’s 2019 Boomtown podcast, premiered on November 17, 2024, introducing viewers to Tommy Norris, a crisis manager turned oil executive navigating the cutthroat world of West Texas oil rigs. Created by Taylor Sheridan and Wallace, the series blended neo-Western grit, dark humor, and family drama, earning a 78% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 9.7 billion minutes of viewership across its 10-episode run. The show’s premiere and finale broke Paramount+ records, with the debut episode alone drawing 15.8 million viewers, making it the platform’s biggest global premiere to date.

Season 1 followed Tommy (Thornton) as he juggled dangerous oil deals, family tensions, and a looming drug cartel led by the menacing Gallino (Andy Garcia). The season ended on January 12, 2025, with a jaw-dropping finale: M-Tex Oil CEO Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) succumbed to complications from a heart transplant, leaving Tommy to take the reins of the company per his friend’s dying wish. The shift thrust Tommy into a precarious position, balancing corporate power, cartel threats, and fractured family ties with his ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), and daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph). Fans were left reeling, and social media buzzed with speculation about what’s next. “Landman’s finale was a gut punch—Tommy’s in deep now,” one X post read, capturing the sentiment of a fanbase hungry for more.

Season 2: A Darker, More Dangerous Game

Paramount+ confirmed Landman’s renewal on March 12, 2025, just two months after Season 1’s finale, with filming kicking off in Fort Worth, Texas, in late March and wrapping by August 2025. The second season, set to premiere on December 14, 2025, will roll out weekly episodes, maintaining the show’s intense, binge-worthy pacing. Unlike its predecessor, Season 2 promises to crank up the stakes, diving deeper into the oil industry’s murky underbelly—think corporate conspiracies, environmental protests, and blood-soaked cartel conflicts. As co-creator Christian Wallace told The Direct, “We really just skinned the surface in our first season… there are stories to tell for a while.”

The Season 1 finale set up a volatile landscape for Tommy Norris. Now at the helm of M-Tex Oil, he’s no longer just a fixer—he’s a target. Thornton teased to The Hollywood Reporter that Tommy “probably doesn’t want to” lead the company but feels a “debt to his old friend” Monty. With Monty gone (confirmed dead by Wallace, ruling out flashbacks), Tommy must navigate a chess match with Gallino, the cartel leader who emerged as a late-season threat. Thornton hinted at Deadline Contenders that Tommy will mentor Monty’s widow, Cami Miller (Demi Moore), in the oil business’s “street smarts,” while facing off against “a smart guy on the opposite side of the law who is his equal.” This dynamic suggests a darker, more cerebral season, with Tommy caught between legal battles, cartel violence, and personal loyalty.

Family drama remains a cornerstone. Cooper, Tommy’s son, is set to become a direct competitor to M-Tex, straining their already fragile bond. Angela and Ainsley, navigating their own paths, will add emotional weight, with Larter’s character likely taking a more prominent role as Tommy’s ex-wife and confidante. Sheridan’s signature blend of sarcasm and tension—seen in Yellowstone and Tulsa King—will keep the humor alive, with Thornton’s dry wit cutting through the chaos. “Tommy’s got two dangerous jobs and a family to hold together,” Thornton told Collider. “It makes for some pretty interesting stuff.”

A Star-Studded Cast Gets Bigger

Landman Season 2 boasts a powerhouse cast, with returning stars and fresh faces amplifying the drama. Billy Bob Thornton leads as Tommy, delivering what critics call “one of his best performances in years.” Demi Moore, promoted to second billing, will have a larger role as Cami, grappling with her husband’s death and the oil industry’s sharks. Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, James Jordan, Mark Collie, and Paulina Chávez return, joined by Andy Garcia, whose Gallino is poised to be a major antagonist.

The biggest casting coup is Sam Elliott, a Western icon known for Tombstone and The Big Lebowski, joining as a series regular. Thornton, a longtime friend, gushed to Collider, “He’s always been a mentor and a hero of mine… he lights my day up.” Elliott’s role remains under wraps, but speculation on X suggests he could play a rival oil baron or a grizzled mentor. Newcomers Guy Burnet, Miriam Silverman, and Stefania Spampinato round out the cast, promising fresh conflicts. Jon Hamm’s absence, due to Monty’s death, leaves a void, but the ensemble’s depth ensures the show won’t miss a beat.

Why It’s Wilder, Darker, and Deadlier

Season 2 leans into Sheridan’s knack for escalating stakes. The oil industry’s real-world issues—environmental debates, geopolitical maneuvering, and economic greed—take center stage. Tommy’s new role at M-Tex will force him to confront ethical dilemmas, from dodging lawsuits to negotiating with cartels. The addition of Elliott and Garcia signals bloodier, more intense conflicts, with the cartel storyline expected to explode. “Season 2 will put Tommy in darker situations,” ScreenRant noted, predicting a shift toward Ozark-like tension. Environmental protests, hinted at in Season 1’s controversial renewable energy dialogue, may resurface, especially after criticism of Sheridan’s anti-wind turbine narrative.

The show’s visuals, filmed in Fort Worth and Oklahoma, will amplify the grit. “The same wild fields, wind, and sky you can’t fake with CGI,” Landman.tv raved, citing the authentic West Texas backdrop. Production wrapped in August 2025, ensuring a polished season that avoids the rushed feel of some Sheridan projects. Fans on X are already buzzing, with one post calling it “Yellowstone with oil instead of cattle—count me in!”

Cultural Impact and Sheridan’s Empire

Landman’s success cements Taylor Sheridan as Paramount+’s golden goose. With Tulsa King Season 3 (September 2025) and Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 (October 2025) also slated, Sheridan’s neo-Western empire is unmatched. Paramount+ CEO Chris McCarthy praised Landman for tapping into “rugged individualism, ambition, and working-class struggles” against “contemporary debates around energy, climate change, and economic growth.” Yet, Sheridan’s formula—gruff protagonists, sprawling vistas, and moral gray areas—risks repetition. Critics warn Season 2 must innovate to avoid feeling like Yellowstone redux.

The show’s cultural resonance lies in its raw portrayal of the oil industry’s human cost. Based on Boomtown’s real-life stories, Landman exposes the power plays and sacrifices behind America’s energy boom. Its focus on a middle-aged protagonist navigating crises resonates with viewers craving authentic, grounded dramas. “Tommy Norris is a man out of time, like Raylan Givens in Justified,” ScreenRant noted, drawing parallels to another neo-Western hero.

What to Expect and Why It Matters

Landman Season 2, premiering December 14, 2025, on Paramount+, is poised to be a must-watch. Expect 10 episodes of heart-pounding drama, with Tommy facing cartel threats, corporate betrayals, and family rifts. The addition of Sam Elliott and a beefed-up role for Demi Moore ensures star power, while Sheridan’s knack for tension keeps the stakes sky-high. For fans of Yellowstone or Ozark, Landman offers a fresh yet familiar fix. As Thornton told Town & Country, “It’s a subculture we haven’t seen before… Taylor knows this show very well.”

So, buckle up and mark your calendars. Landman Season 2 is ready to drill into your watchlist with a story that’s wilder, darker, and deadlier than ever. Stream it exclusively on Paramount+, and prepare for a Texas-sized showdown.