Just finished season 1 of ?Landman? on Paramount +. Billy Bob Thorntons performance as Tommy Norris is incredible. If the show ends up going for a few seasons - and I think it will - I think that character will go down as an all-time iconic TV character. the show is worth watching just for his character alone.
People had been recommending Landman to me since its pilot, but the premise didn?t sound very compelling to me. And I must admit: the show didn?t make me care any more about the oil business and how independent oil companies operate in the modern day than I already did. It?s the characters and their relationships which make this show a worthwhile experience.
There?s a lot going on in this show. It builds great tension and really hits its stride halfway through the season. Unfortunately, I think it kind of fizzles out towards the end without any really satisfying pay-offs.
Overall, I?d give it an 8.2 out of 10, and would definitely be interested in watching another season.