New Taylor Sheridan series Landman is getting hated on for one reason

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for gritty dramas, I’ve seen my fair share of testosterone-fueled shows. But Taylor Sheridan‘s new series, Landman, has me scratching my head and reconsidering my DVR settings.

Taylor Sheridan’s character creations have faced criticism for not having enough depth and subtlety, but his latest show ‘Landman’ seems to have intensified this issue, causing a broad wave of disapproval across viewers.

It’s often the case that Sheridan faces criticism due to his frequent portrayal of themes and environments that are primarily male-driven, ranging from Yellowstone to Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King.

In certain instances, it appears that the characters in Lioness, a series with female leads, seem to have been originally conceived as male characters. However, the criticism against this show hasn’t reached the same intensity as what Landman has faced.

The upcoming TV series revolves around the character of Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, who’s tasked with arranging oil tycoons’ land rental agreements.

In a more simplified and conversational tone, it could be rephrased as: Critics have mainly pointed out that when it comes to Tommy’s portrayal, there’s an emphasis on complexity and grit. However, they find issue with how the female characters are often shown as sexually objectified and one-dimensional, merely existing in the background.

In simpler terms, the characters you’ll encounter include Tommy’s ex-wife Angela (played by Ali Larter) who often engages in flirtatious interactions with him, and their daughter Ainsley (portrayed by Michelle Randolph). Ainsley made an extremely inappropriate sexual comment to her father, causing everyone to squirm uncomfortably.

And let’s not forget Cami, Monty’s wife. Her scenes have been inconsequential so far, despite the character being portrayed by Demi Moore.

“This is where most criticism is directed, as one viewer commented on Reddit: ‘Landman is the poorest quality show on TV at the moment, and I include in this critique the current season of Yellowstone and almost all of Sheridan’s television productions.’

The work is poorly constructed, filled with misogynistic themes that don’t reflect reality – it appears to be a distorted fantasy in Sheridan’s mind, a portrayal of his idealized vision of life and himself. Unfortunately, he seems to lack an understanding of genuine masculinity and women.

Another said, “I started watching with my 19 year old son – was SO uncomfortable, the women are over the top,” before describing Ainsley’s admission in Landman Episode 1.

As a passionate spectator, I found myself repeatedly pointing out the absurdity that I saw among the ladies, which I shared.

In a more casual and conversational style: “Wife, ex or otherwise, video-calling while wearing a revealing red lace bodysuit, repeatedly bending over the camera. Teenage daughter casually exposing herself to her father in a manner suggesting nonchalance. Father asking questions about his daughter’s intimate relationships.

We found the conversation amusing throughout, and Jon Hamm excelled in his role. Surprisingly, the scenes featuring the workers turned out to be quite well-done.

New Taylor Sheridan series Landman is getting hated on for one reason

A third person commented, “Watching this made me feel nauseous.” They had looked forward to watching it along with their spouse, who works in oil and gas, but they were left puzzled as to why they had to witness what seemed like an inappropriate exploration of a 17-year-old.

As an old-school gamer, I can’t help but express my disbelief at the level of sexualization directed towards this 17-year-old character. It’s quite unexpected and unsettling.

In simpler terms, “I found the character of the ex-wife to be utterly unrealistic. The first time she made a video call during what appeared to be a staged scene, I had to fast-forward because it was so embarrassingly awkward.

It seemed like the only hope lay with the son joining forces with the close-knit Mexican family, and Michael Peña’s performance was outstanding… but unfortunately, they were all deceased instead.

Beyond this matter, Landman seems to lack clarity in its objectives. As we mentioned in our two-star assessment, “In the end, frequent tense conversations, assorted legal issues, and disconnected character interactions make it challenging to truly understand what Landman aims to achieve.

While many people haven’t voiced criticism towards the female characters in the series, there’s been one observation that all the characters, whether male or female, lack complexity. This person compared them to soap opera characters, suggesting they aren’t deeply nuanced, though it’s not necessarily a negative point. They simply find this to be the case.

A person stated, “For those disliking the female characters on this series, I’m sorry to say, but for a 50-year-old woman living in Dallas, this show doesn’t stray too far from reality.

We still have eight episodes left, so let’s keep our fingers crossed and see if things get better. The third episode of Landman will be released on November 24th. You can also catch up on our recaps for episodes 1 and 2, and don’t forget to check out the new TV shows streaming this month.

2024-11-21 18:27

New Taylor Sheridan series Landman is getting hated on for one reason

Read More

Minority Mindset