Buckle up, oil lovers! It’s time for a quick but wild ride through “Landman” Season 1.
Episode 1: “Landman”
Right out of the gate, we meet the gritty Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton)—an old-school landman with guts and wit to spare. His son, Cooper (Jacob Lofland), drops college textbooks for oil rigs, diving headfirst into the family’s messy legacy. Disaster strikes early—a rig explodes, leaving Cooper shaken and three men dead. It’s a harsh reminder: in West Texas, fortune favors the bold but punishes mistakes mercilessly.
Episode 2: “Dreamers and Losers”
As the dust settles, Tommy struggles to steady the ship, while daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) makes waves moving into the oil house. Tensions rise faster than oil prices, and family dinners become battlegrounds of buried grudges and biting wit.
Episode 3: “Hell Has a Front Yard”
Cooper starts earning his stripes in the unforgiving oil fields, but trouble brews when Angela Norris (Ali Larter), Tommy’s fiery ex-wife, storms into town. She brings drama and sparks, complicating Tommy’s already tangled world.
Episode 4: “The Sting of Second Chances”
Legal trouble arrives, introducing Rebecca Falcone (Kayla Wallace), the sharp attorney who’s here to clean up Tommy’s mess. Their chemistry is undeniable, even if their arguments could ignite an oil field. Meanwhile, Cooper’s connection with Ariana (Paulina Chávez), the grieving widow of his late coworker, thickens the emotional plot.
Episode 5: “Where Is Home”
Just when things seem stable, unwanted visitors stir the pot at the patch. Angela attempts a family reunion dinner, but past wounds prove tough to heal. Secrets, lies, and laughs burst out between awkward bites.
Episode 6: “Beware the Second Beating”
Angela’s unexpected encounter with Victor adds an intriguing twist, uncovering hidden truths and messy relationships. Family loyalty shines through as they rally behind Cooper, reminding viewers why we root for this rugged clan.
Episode 7: “All Roads Lead to a Hole”
Cartel troubles ramp up, throwing Tommy deeper into dangerous waters. Meanwhile, Angela and Ainsley try (and mostly fail) to blend into their quirky community. Dark humor and darker threats color the West Texas landscape.
Episode 8: “Clumsy, This Life”
Tommy’s had enough—he enlists the National Guard to shield his turf from threats. Rebecca senses Cooper’s hiding something, and their tense interactions keep viewers guessing. Suspense hangs thick as crude oil.
Episode 9: “WolfCamp”
Monty Miller (Jon Hamm), the formidable M-TEX Oil boss, suffers a health scare, catapulting Tommy into leadership. Cooper plots a risky move, proving he’s not just daddy’s sidekick—he’s here to claim his own slice of the pie.
Episode 10: “The Crumbs of Hope”
In an explosive finale, Tommy debates a financial gamble that could make or break everything. Meanwhile, the cartel unleashes chaos, setting the stage for a cliffhanger that leaves viewers gasping.
Season 1 of “Landman” isn’t just another gritty drama—it’s an adrenaline rush drenched in crude oil and family drama. As Season 2 looms, expect higher stakes, messier relationships, and plenty of surprises. This series proves one thing: digging for black gold never looked so dangerously good.
Catch your breath, folks, because West Texas isn’t done shaking things up.