Paramount+’s original television library is largely propped up by Taylor Sheridan, who delivers hit shows every several months. At any given moment, several Taylor Sheridan shows occupy numerous positions on the streamer’s top ten chart, with hits like Yellowstone, Landman, and Tulsa King leading the charge. However, Paramount+ is also home to evergreen classic TV shows like South Park, which gives Sheridan a run for his money.
It’s been a little over two months since viewers saw a new episode of the gritty oil drama Landman, created and written by Sheridan. The series’ second season ended in January, but the show has remained a streaming powerhouse on Paramount+ for the past several weeks. However, current streaming data from FlixPatrol shows that Landman has lost its grip on subscribers, as it’s no longer in the top ten. This drop is to be expected as new shows and seasons debut on the platform. Ironically, the series has been dethroned by more popular Sheridan shows. The Madison and Marshals recently debuted, and their success has rendered Landman a thing of the past, at least until the series returns.
Is ‘Landman’ Coming Back?
Yes, Landmanwill indeed return for Season 3 following an early renewal. The decision was quite easy for Paramount+ after a record-breaking Season 2. The season’s premiere episode amassed over 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days on the service, marking a 262% increase over the pilot episode’s views. Additionally, Season 2 was a critical hit, with an 83% score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes compared to 78% for Season 1. “Further refining its brutish elements into addictive drama, Landman’s second season makes minor improvements in its treatment of female characters while continuing to benefit from Billy Bob Thornton’s hangdog swagger,” critics concurred about the season. Collider’s Jeff Ewing noted in his review of Landman Season 2 that while the show takes big swings this season, some things haven’t changed, but it has the potential. He explained:
Season 2 of Landman is ultimately showing signs of more promise after its first three episodes, with [Demi] Moore already delivering a strong performance for a complex character. While [Andy] Garcia’s still at the “mysterious character with hidden motives” point in the series, his presence is also clearly felt. Between his inclusion and a big new narrative for Cooper (Jacob Lofland), there are considerable opportunities for raised stakes, character growth, and fresh drama.
All that said, there’s a lot that remains the same and seems to have no visible trajectory for significant change. The oil industry is the oil industry, and Tommy (Thornton), Angela (Ali Larter), and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) remain Tommy, Angela, and Ainsley. It’s impossible to say what Landman’s true trajectory will be this season, but it’s already a bit closer to a well that hits than it was the first time around. Now, it just has to stick the landing.
Both seasons of Landman are streaming on Paramount+ in the US. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.