Taylor Sheridan's Landman is about to get even easier to watch.
Sheridan's Western universe is constantly expanding, and one of the most popular series is Landman on Paramount+. The star-studded cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Sam Elliott, Demi Moore, Michelle Randolph, and more. The series follows Tommy Norris (played by Thornton) as he tries to make his company rise to the top in a world powered by the oil business in the heart of West Texas.
Season 2 of Landman will be released digitally on April 20, with two brand-new featurettes. The special features will include Going Deeper: Inside Landman Season 2, which is a behind-the-scenes look at the cast and crew reuniting ahead of an even more intense season, as well as Finding Character in Clothing, which will show costume designer Janie Bryant showing the inner workings of the wardrobe from Landman and how style defines each character.
Set in the boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern tale of fortune seeking amongst roughnecks and wildcat billionaires – fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping the climate, the economy, and geopolitics.
Landman has been a tremendous success for both Paramount and Sheridan, as it dominates viewership charts. The premiere of season 2 was record-breaking, securing over 9.2 million global viewers within 48 hours of its release, a 262% increase over the season 1 debut. The second season of the series also saw a significant improvement in terms of reviews, with season 1 reaching an impressive 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and season 2 achieving an 83% rating.
Critics stated that season 2 of Landman is "better than season 1," and others stated it's "exciting" and "engaging." ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns also gave his review of the second season, stating that "Landman was such a welcome change of pace" from other notable Sheridan series.
Sheridan has built a huge television empire for Paramount with gritty, hard-hitting series including Yellowstone and its spin-offs, The Madison, and more. Each of his series dominates viewership statistics and continues to break records while competing with other notable series on the same platform and others. His use of character-driven stories and impressive casts keeps drawing more and more viewers in for each season.
Sheridan has made it known that he's leaving Paramount despite having many series on the streaming giant, including the Yellowstone franchise and many more. The creator will be leaving in 2029 for NBCUniversal, giving his current shows a clear expiration date. The reason for his departure is reportedly due to creative differences, and he will begin his five-year deal on January 1, 2029.
Landman is available to stream on Paramount+, and it will be available to purchase digitally from April 20.
Taylor Sheridan Exit Addressed By Landman Star
Landman season 2 has officially come to a close, and with season 3 on the horizon, Jacob Lofland reflects on the show and its future, including Taylor Sheridan's upcoming departure.
Although Sheridan will soon be leaving Paramount, he will still be around for Landman season 3. However, if the show gets renewed after its third installment, there will be a noticeable shift as the creator is leaving Paramount when his contract ends in 2028 and joins NBCUniversal in 2029.
His decision to leave has driven a wedge between both critics and audiences. While many support his new endeavors and are excited to see what he does next, others were worried about their favorite shows losing the person who created and nurtured them.
In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns for the Landman season 2 finale, Lofland, who portrays Cooper in the Paramount+ series, offered his own input regarding Sheridan's departure. The actor said that he was sad to see him go, and it's something that he tries not to think about.
However, he has faith in the creative team behind the hit drama series, such as Christian Wallace (co-creator and executive producer), who will most likely be staying on board after Landman season 3. Lofland said that Sheridan's departure and reasons for leaving were none of his business, so he wasn't going to get involved:
Yeah, I try not to think about it. No, I mean, I trust everyone there. We'll just see what happens. And I don't know, that's not my business, so I try to stay out of it. That's between them.
Sheridan first confirmed that he was leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal in October 2025. The creator struck a five-year deal with the latter for film, television, and streaming. The contract will go into effect on January 1, 2029. His longtime business partner, David Glasser, will also leave for NBCUniversal, bringing 101 Studios with him under a first-look film and TV deal after the company completes its remaining projects with Paramount.
Sheridan has also delivered many successful TV shows for Paramount during his time with the studio. Beginning with Yellowstone, he continued to put out high-performing series that have ranked among Paramount+’s most-watched titles. He also played a significant role in attracting and retaining new subscribers for the streaming platform.
Landman seasons 1 and 2 can be streamed on Paramount+.
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