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With the much awaited new series, Landman, Taylor Sheridan's TV empire keeps growing. Fans are excited to find what Sheridan has in store next as the highly regarded Yellowstone gets ready for its last chapter. Although the show has some similarities with its predecessor, Landman promises a fresh take on the venerable John Dutton character, so presenting a different viewpoint on ambition, wealth, and power.
Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy Norris, a crisis manager for an oil company assigned to fix any problems that develop. Tommy Norris and John Dutton have some things in common, but one major distinction separates them: riches.
In their respective disciplines, Tommy Norris and John Dutton are diligent, driven, and skilled workers. Although they can negotiate difficult circumstances and overcome obstacles, their source of power and influence is rather different. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Thornton underlined that unlike Dutton, Norris does not get financial benefits from his work. Dutton leads a life of luxury and savors the riches of his ranch's success; Norris is a man of modest means who longs for a different road.
Many times, Sheridan's characters show particular qualities: conflicting morality, a strong work ethic, intelligence, drive, and loyalty. As seen in Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and Special Ops: Lioness, these traits regularly result in positions of wealth and power.
Though many of Sheridan's heroes acquire great wealth and power, there are some exceptions. Hell or High Water centers on the Howard brothers battling debt before their desperate bank robberies; Wind River centers on a junior FBI agent and a Fish and Wildlife officer. They have the same basic values and traits even if they are not as strong or rich as some of Sheridan's heroes.
Tommy Norris by Landman more fits the later group. Though he lacks great wealth, he still has the same strong work ethic, intelligence, and ability as many of Sheridan's characters do.
Landman's premise reflects the early Yellowstone seasons. Both shows feature people defending their particular companies and negotiating the difficult problems that accompany their positions. Tommy Norris will encounter a variety of outside dangers, including environmentalists and lawyers as well as internal strife resulting from mishaps and corporate executives, like John Dutton.
By putting Norris with a lot of issues to balance concurrently, the show promises to keep the same degree of suspense and mystery as Yellowstone. Audiences will be engaged in seeing how Norris negotiates these challenges and whether he can come out triumphant, so this strategy generates a gripping story.
Landman also has the ability to create many spinoffs, so mirroring Yellowstone. Tommy Norris, the main character of the show, has to juggle conflicting interests including environmental issues, profit margins, and legal responsibilities. Every one of these fields offers chances for more research and development, implying that Landman might serve as a launching pad for a fresh set of spinoffs, as its predecessor did.
Inspired by the podcast series Boomtown, Landman developed and penned by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace Emphasizing the rich oil tycoons and the working class people engaged in the business, the show explores the realm of Texas oil. It looks at the different lives these two groups lead and investigates the convoluted politics entwining their destinies.
The Landman by Taylor Sheridan offers an original interpretation of the venerable Yellowstone recipe. Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris has a strong protagonist who reflects the themes of power, wealth, and the fight to survive, and Landman has all the ingredients to create many spinoffs, so ensuring another great addition into the Sheridanverse.