Chronology
A modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs
Watch writer/director Taylor Sheridan’s top movies and TV shows on IMDb, ranked by user ratings. A landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as a go-between for exploration companies and landowners. Typically, a landman’s job is to negotiate and finalize contracts with landowners who have mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent.
Link to CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #4424 (2022)
Essentially, they manage the land and secure leases to drill for oil and gas. As foremen on a construction site, they build roads, housing for workers (man-camp), assemble drilling rigs, and drill the well itself, especially in remote locations. They are also part of the fixer, problem solver, and helper.
I’m sure you’ll figure out which one!
Landman is my first Taylor Sheridan series, so I don’t have high expectations as I seem to be a Yellowstone fan. The main storyline so far is engaging and exciting, but it doesn’t go too far. There are a few plot points that carry well throughout the episodes, but perhaps one of them detracts from the overall quality of the show.
The actors are great at detailing their characters
The visual production is worth a look; the direction and the creation of the environments are something to enjoy. It would be interesting to hear the opinions of people in the industry on how realistic the outdoor scenes are. Billy Bob Thornton is exemplary and really carries the show well.
