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Landman (TV series)

Landman is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Landman is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace. Set in modern-day West Texas, it follows Tommy Norris, a landman and crisis manager in the oil industry. The series premiered on Paramount+ in November 2024 and is based on the Texas Monthly podcast Boomtown.

Premise

The series follows Tommy Norris, a landman and executive involved in securing and managing oil interests in West Texas. Its story focuses on the conflict between roughnecks, billionaires, regulators, and local communities in a volatile energy economy.

Production and inspiration

Landman was created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace and is based on the podcast Boomtown. The series draws on real conditions and people around the West Texas oil boom, while remaining a scripted drama rather than a documentary.

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast as Tommy Norris. Other principal cast members include Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Andy García.

Release

The first episode premiered on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024. The series was released as a streaming original rather than through broadcast television.

Key facts

  • Set in West Texas and centered on the oil industry.
  • Stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris.
  • Created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
  • Based on the Texas Monthly podcast Boomtown.
  • Premiered on Paramount+ in November 2024.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Landman through Paramount+, where it is distributed as a streaming original series in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Landman TV series?
Landman is an American drama series about the West Texas oil industry, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace and led by Billy Bob Thornton.
When was Landman released?
Landman premiered on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024.
Who is in the cast of Landman?
The cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Demi Moore, Jon Hamm, and Andy García.
What is the plot of Landman?
It follows Tommy Norris as he works in the oil business in West Texas, dealing with business pressure, family issues, and the dangers of boomtown life.
Is there a Landman trailer?
Yes. A promotional trailer was released by Paramount+ before the series premiere.
Is Landman based on a true story?
Not directly. It is a fictional drama inspired by the Boomtown podcast and the real-world West Texas oil industry.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14186672/
    Supports: Series title, premise, setting, and lead character description.
  2. Paramount+ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOS8jkwNug
    Supports: Official promotional trailer and premiere information.
  3. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8CpJnuHQM
    Supports: Plot overview and series setting in West Texas.
  4. Paramount+ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOS8jkwNug
    Supports: Cast and series description in official promo.
  5. People — https://www.people.com/inside-landman-true-story-11849274
    Supports: Basis in the Boomtown podcast and relationship to real West Texas oil boom.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/landman
    Supports: Release date and synopsis.
  7. Apple TV — https://www.tv.apple.com/us/show/landman/umc.cmc.9gtas60fo4e05xjp1fgm9nyu
    Supports: Series description and main cast listing.