Landman Season 2: Can It Finally Ditch the Family Drama?

Taylor Sheridan fans can rejoice, because Landman Season 2 has finally been confirmed by Paramount Plus, and it could mean a huge improvement is on the horizon.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Sheridan’s oil drama is getting a second season. After gaining numbers on the Paramount+ streaming service, Landman even managed to outrank the likes of Squid Game Season 2 in some weeks.

Naturally, a second season for Tommy Norris and his family seemed to be on the cards. Season 2 was officially confirmed on March 13, with the release date and returning cast members being kept under wraps for now.

That’s all well and good, but there’s one thing the new season needs to do to improve on the first, and it all involves leaving behind a certain plotline. Or rather, certain people.

Landman Season 2 should focus less on Tommy’s family

The Landman Season 1 finale left fans on something of a cliffhanger. Not only had Tommy cemented a new friendship with criminal mastermind Gallino, but M-Tex Oil was also now without a leader following the heartbreaking death of Monty.

Tommy and Cami are going to have to step up to see through the company during this difficult time, so everyone’s livelihoods are on the line.

Season 2 could have a chance to enhance one aspect that was frequently criticized in the show: the excessive focus on Tommy’s family, particularly Angela and Ainsley. Specifically, the writers might consider reducing their screen time in future episodes.

Since the very beginning, fanbase criticisms labeled the scenes with Ainsley as “off-putting,” claiming the character was overly sexualized and lacked realism. Similarly, Angela’s screen time was often deemed excessive by viewers.

In the upcoming season, Sheridan can shift his attention towards Tommy’s business dealings with oil and figure out how he will handle the responsibilities of his newfound power. Additionally, there is an abundance of intrigue to delve into regarding his association with Gallino in a partnership setting.

Clearly, fans would rather see more of this and less of Ainsley and Angela. As one Redditor wrote, “Fingers crossed we get a better story line with more oil and less wife and daughter!”

A person commented that Ali Larter is quite captivating on the show, but it’s hoped that there will be less inappropriate scenes involving her character and her daughter.

A third added, “Their characters are so dumb and unnecessary to and otherwise pretty good show.”

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2025-03-16 15:51