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Landman a series created by Taylor Sheridan and broadcast on Paramount Plus premiered in November exploring themes related to modern day oil rig fortune seeking in West Texas and this story features big actors like Demi Moore and Jon Hamm. The show starring Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris highlights the story of an oil company crisis manager whose narrative unfolds among various complicated elements. The podcast Boomtown hosted and written by Christian Wallace was a basis for this television show.
Landman episodes can currently be streamed on Paramount Plus with first eight available to watch currently and new installments shown every Sunday through January 12 2025 at 3 a.m. ET and 12 midnight PT. Paramount Plus monthly cost for Essential has moved from 6 to 8 dollars for new subscribers as per recent price hike that kept prices stable for those with existing subscriptions and there is an addition charge for subscribers of Paramount Plus With Showtime which is now 13 dollars instead of the 12 from before. The annual plans offered by Paramount Plus did not go up in price due to this summer’s adjustments in streaming plan costs. The Paramount Plus with Showtime version has significantly fewer advertisements in programming than Essential option.
Landman's penultimate episode contains several intricate events where oil crisis manager Tommy Norris contemplates the declining condition of Monty Morris a character played by actor Jon Hamm who runs M-Tex the private oil firm with his deteriorating heart health. Episode 8 revealed Monty was hospitalized with his heart rate rising to dangerous levels as Tommy learns that he may need to take over as executive at the oil company as a result of the situation. Cooper and Ariana contemplate their possible future life after a recent incident plus discuss how to create value out of smaller oil wells. Tommy sets forth to create an accord with Cartel to avoid escalating situations following an accident in the episode where missiles struck a field used for oil production in Landman season one.
Landman episode nine ended with a key scene where Tommy observes a coyote that appeared in the field outside his home just before it was shot by a neighbor revealing crucial symbols in regards to the narrative with Tommy’s career trajectory as he will possibly move into executive leadership and remove his own potential for peace. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones appeared earlier to emphasize the need for family time that also highlighted Monty's inability to grasp the concepts of having peace within work and family balance. Tommy will move into leadership while forfeiting opportunities at life liberty from heavy work schedules which is symbolically connected with the death of that Coyote in the final scene.
Two key events that strongly suggest Monty died occur within the episode beginning with hospital scene where his heart condition was escalating causing alarm during hospital stay that possibly ended the life of the character within the storyline. Later in episode a somber Tommy who appeared as a result of Cami’s phone call provided additional cues for audience speculation further demonstrating likely demise of Monty that will become focal point for all other story lines. Monty’s potential passing will remind Tommy of priorities like personal relations when he takes responsibilities from Monty which complicates matters given other actors who were also offered the same potential role . Cooper wants to use this opportunity in oil industry to earn enough for him to move with Ariana to a comfortable city.
Cooper’s intentions involve purchasing smaller oil wells to sell them as an attractive package that will make his move with his family to Fort Worth in his storyline within the season of Landman. He will approach local landowners so that he can work the old or smaller oil patches demonstrating strong ethics compared to characters like Monty within his arc. The man Cooper spoke with at episode’s end creates suspense in relation to greed as his potential earnings begin and whether they will compromise personal integrity further reinforcing Cooper's intentions of a peaceful existence as a central issue within all the characters.
Landman characters and situations including Monty showcase an obvious need for better work-life balances particularly as he reflects on poor choices that brought his life to its lowest point with a series of medical complications. A scene in hospital reveals that Monty suffers what seems like another cardiac event putting the audience to wonder if the actor would even be involved in the subsequent series as a major character. Tommy receives a crucial phone call from Cami suggesting Monty's health took turn for the worse however conversation is left offscreen providing even greater levels of viewer speculation before next episode.
Tommy talks with an angered member of the Texas National Guard about people who should not be in an area of a recent explosion plus emphasizes there is no oil in the area while he attempts to navigate this complicated scenario and this shows a need for balance on all sides . The Texas National Guard member agrees and Tommy must next confront Cartel representatives with potential conflicts looming as he attempts to play all sides effectively by working with different competing entities. The conversation takes a sinister turn where Tommy discovers that the cartel has intimate knowledge of his exact location in Fort Worth alongside the hospital status of his boss that emphasizes the scope and power these different outside interests bring with them.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ hospital room appearance shares his advice to Monty about family only to create confusion in Monty as the NFL Owner used examples of involving his children into the NFL football business. Monty expresses hesitations believing he may not find meaning outside his work environment so he offers both Rebecca Falcone and Tommy a vice president spot at the company however Monty suggests he wants both individuals working closely together despite their potential adversarial stances. Ariana and Cooper discuss the complicated relationship creating interesting tensions and moments in the season’s overall flow. Cooper provides proof of his love through past actions where he risks his job and bodily injury during their interactions.
A paella dinner scene provides further complexities when Tommy returns home and has to reconcile his home versus work self that has ongoing problems navigating a balanced relationship with partner Angela. His ongoing work conflicts show how his relationship with Angela has been impacted over many prior episodes. Montys’ night time cardiac issues further solidifies the overall theme of the show surrounding balance and the lack of a positive outcome if left unresolved while Tommy received a very emotional call from Cami at the end .
Other minor plots include Angela’s volunteering at the nursing home when she gets the strip club to accommodate senior women’s interests for male dancers who also include Ainselys boyfriend that serve as a lighter part of the story line while setting tone for the overarcing complicated conflicts facing other leads.
Many of the characters in Landman each possess multiple flaws and great strengths and complexities of the storyline that will be revealed in later episodes. These conflicts will be center in upcoming episode where fan expectations on character resolutions remain high as of today's reports.
Many fans eagerly anticipate further development to plot points such as Monty's uncertain fate Cooper’s aspirations in the oil industry along with complex character relations as the season reaches its finale. Landman remains available through multiple streaming platforms where new content from Landman might appear soon. Taylor Sheridan’s Landman showcases powerful stories with complex themes exploring various situations with unique characters.