Landman Season 2 Trailer (2025): New Cast, Plot, and Why It Might Be Yellowstone’s Heir

It’s no surprise that Landman is returning for a second season, but what’s truly impressive is how quickly and confidently the series is making its comeback. Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind Yellowstone, has made it clear: Landman is his next big thing, and the numbers back him up.

Landman took Paramount+ by storm, shattering records as the platform’s most-watched premiere and finale ever. Even Tulsa King couldn’t match its performance.

The show was streamed in over 14.9 million households worldwide and earned a solid 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. Perhaps most telling is its IMDb score—an impressive 8.2 out of 10 from over 57,000 viewers—showing that fans are just as hooked as the critics.

The story centers on Tommy Norris, played with magnetic charm and grit by Billy Bob Thornton. Tommy is a fixer for the powerful oil conglomerate Mtex, navigating a complicated personal life with his ex-wife Angela and daughter Aninsley, all while trying to maintain a strained relationship with his son, Cooper.

Thornton’s performance, blending authority and vulnerability, draws viewers in—even when Tommy’s decisions are morally ambiguous.

Season 2 promises to up the stakes. Filming began in April 2025, with production set to wrap by August, aiming for a November 2025 premiere.

The entire season is being shot in Fort Worth and the Permian Basin—the heart of America’s oil boom—making the location feel like an additional character in the story.

One of the show’s emotional pillars is Tommy’s relationship with Aninsley. Off-screen, Michelle Randolph (Aninsley) and Billy Bob Thornton have developed a genuine father-daughter bond, adding authenticity to their on-screen dynamic.

Thornton himself has compared working on Landman to his time on Friday Night Lights, praising the show’s realism and its focus on the people and places that define the American oil industry.

Plot-wise, Season 2 picks up immediately after Monty Miller’s death, with Tommy now stepping up as president of Mtex. This new role brings a host of challenges: he’s not just cleaning up messes anymore—he’s running the show, facing new enemies, including a cartel that’s becoming increasingly aggressive.

Cammy Miller is also set to play a bigger role within the company, promising more boardroom intrigue, manipulation, and power struggles.

A major new addition to the cast is Andy Garcia as Galino, a formidable cartel villain. Meanwhile, Cooper’s journey continues as he tries to prove himself in both the oil business and in life, while his relationship with Ariana offers some stability amid ongoing tension with his father.

Rebecca Falcone, Mtex’s legal fixer, remains crucial as she handles the company’s dirtiest problems.

Perhaps the most exciting casting news is the arrival of Sam Elliott. Known for his powerful performances in shows like 1883, Elliott’s role remains under wraps, but Billy Bob Thornton has called him a mentor and hero, hinting at compelling on-screen chemistry.

Landman’s rapid turnaround between seasons is another standout feature. While most streaming shows take years to return, Landman is back within a year, ensuring the hype stays alive. Even months after its first season ended, the show remained in Paramount+’s top 10, outperforming many big-name series.

With its compelling characters, authentic setting, and high-stakes drama, Landman is poised to become Paramount’s next franchise juggernaut—and possibly the true successor to Yellowstone.