Almost a Home: Landman S02E03 Kicks Up Dust, Drama, and Danger

Drilling Deep Into “Almost a Home” — Landman S02E03 Gets Wild

The third chapter of Landman’s second season, “Almost a Home,” is not one for the faint of heart or slow of mind. Episode three aired on Paramount+ on November 30, 2025 (yahoo.com), and honestly, this one feels like everything you’d expect from a show that loves both Texas dirt and labyrinthine oil deals. With danger swirling out in the fields and a money storm brewing in the boardroom, it’s classic Landman — sometimes brutal, sometimes hilarious, always sharp.

Trouble in the Tall Grass

The episode comes blasting out of the gate — not with Tommy or Cami, but with wild boar and even wilder fate. Some good ol’ boys go hog hunting around a derelict well. For a second, it’s almost peaceful. Then hacking coughs start, and the men crumple fast. The camera catches the panic as they stagger away and collapse, gasping in invisible agony. Nearby, even the boars go down, felled by the same enemy.

It’s hydrogen sulfide — the oil patch’s invisible killer, something real-life Texas crews fear as much as blowouts or fires. When that wind shifts, you have seconds. And just like that, Landman sets the tone: don’t let your guard down here, because death often comes with no warning at all. (tvline.com)

Dale, Boss, Jerrell: Oilfield Work Goes Sideways

Just as soon as we’re back in the Norris universe, it’s clear old business never stays buried. Tommy dispatches Dale, Boss, Jerrell, and their crew to inspect a block of run-down wells — hoping for a profitable acquisition, but really walking into a nightmare.

They trade inside jokes. Jerrell climbs a tank, probably thinking it’s another easy day. Then those nasty little H₂S detectors start howling. Suddenly, the game becomes survival, not asset assessment.

Everyone panics. Dale barks for everyone to get clear, red in the face and worried. Jerrell is stranded on top, already dizzy. Dale — let’s get it straight, the man never plays hero but always ends up as one — grabs a suit and mask. He races up, drags Jerrell off the tank, and the whole scene turns urgent and shaky. Soon a chopper swoops in, pulling out Jerrell and others who need more than a cursory checkup.

The fallout is visible on every face. Boss, the roughneck who’s weathered a hundred storms, cracks open in the pickup, crying. Nobody shrugs this off; not when one gust could leave kids without fathers.

Back at Norris headquarters, Dale admits to Nate it’s the closest he’s come to dying on the job in years. In the same breath, the episode nudges the point: deals in this show never get made on clean terms.

Ariana Fights Back — Literally

Switch over to Ariana, ex-wife on a mission. She picks up bartending at The Patch Café, that blend of honky tonk and roughneck watering hole you won’t find outside the patch.

Her first shift barely starts before trouble walks up. A guy tries his luck — and his luck runs out. Ariana smashes her drink in his face. Instead of losing her job, she gets applause from the staff. So, she begins to carve out space for herself in this world, finally off Cooper’s leash. Still, the grind never quits. The money is tight, but at least no one controls her next move. The Patch Café bruises, but it also builds grit.

Dream Homes and Nightmare Deals — Angela and Tommy’s Odd Couple Energy

Meanwhile, out on the highway, Tommy and Angela act like they’re in a country song — sort of. They’re road tripping to Fort Worth, Angela hanging on scenes of wealth, Tommy distracted by looming financial ruin.

So much for focus. Angela goes for a little PDA. The truck swerves. Cops do not approve. Later, she pings back and forth on video calls, eyeing luxury homes that make no sense for anyone with their debt load. None of this fazes her; she has what some call blissful denial, others call willful ignorance.

Tommy says almost nothing about the business failing, letting her spin her fantasy. But every time her phone pings, the financial clock ticks louder.

Gallino — The Devil in Designer Shoes

Now, for the real spine-tingler. Tommy’s big Fort Worth meeting is finally with Gallino, the soft-spoken cartel king who now reveals his “real” name — Danny Morel — but not much else. This scene crackles with threat.

• Gallino tells Tommy he’s already invested in Cooper’s venture.
• He positions himself like Tommy’s partner, maybe even benefactor.
• He wants gratitude, not suspicion.

But Tommy is too old, too smart to pretend mob money is just “diversified revenue.” He calls Gallino a drug dealer in a suit and reminds him that no clean money comes from a gun’s barrel.

Here, the lines blur. Gallino claims he’s gone legit, then pivots, reminding Tommy he owes his life to the cartel’s mercy. Whatever pitch follows feels less like a business talk, more like a warning.

Tommy leaves, shaken but not cowed, and tells Cooper to stop drilling until they can meet. For once, Cooper listens.

Cracks in M-Tex: Not Just a Family Business

This episode might be called “Almost a Home,” but most scenes circle a quickly draining bank account, not four sturdy walls and a yard.

Inside M-Tex HQ, Cami’s world dissolves. Tommy, with Nathan and Rebecca, uncovers the truth: M-Tex isn’t a company, it’s a shell game. Monty (Cami’s late husband) built a mess of LLCs, all funneling cash up into “M Miller,” a holding company. Money meant for payroll and maintenance vanishes, swallowed by interest payments and leveraged deals.

Nobody knows where the main loan’s payments are coming from. Nathan mutters about the IRS, and the whole thing tilts toward disaster.

Cami does not panic about bankruptcy; she panics about legacy. Monty’s empire is pure smoke, and now she’s left holding the bag. It hurts the way only betrayal from the dead can. Tommy’s counsel is sharp: sell now, before the whole circus takes you under with it.

Barroom Brawls and Business Pitches — The Cattleman’s Club Debacle

Tommy and Cami track down Alan, the company’s elusive financial wizard, at The Cattleman’s Club — a leather-and-steak haunt built for the rich and ruthless. Cami gets right in Alan’s face, tossing his whiskey in it. Alan tries stonewalling, but Tommy sends a bottle across his head, old-school style.

Pressed and bleeding, Alan coughs up hints of offshore accounts, shadow companies, and hot money. No one in the club is shocked. Including Gallino, watching from across the room.

Gallino moves in, sly and calm. He seizes the moment, selling himself as the one man who can clean up this legal mess. He goes further, offering to invest with Cami — in her, not just the company. The offer intrigues her, and you can see her wheels spinning. For the first time, the possibility of crossing over to the dark side feels real, tangible, and almost justifiable.

Angela’s Jealousy — And a Proposal on the Shoulder

Night stretches on. Angela and Tommy leave the club, nerves frayed. Angela saw Tommy eye Bella (Gallino’s wife) for two seconds too long and needles him with jealous digs. What starts as a spat turns weirdly romantic. Angela admits she heard him call her “my wife” earlier. She asks if he meant it.

Instead of dodging, Tommy goes with it. Their chemistry is chaotic, impulsive, and undeniably theirs. She launches herself into his lap in the truck, and their future — at least, for one neon-lit moment — is back on the table.

Cami Faces the Empty House

Cami’s arc this episode ends with her alone in the big house, stunned by how little she understands the man she married. She fumbles through old photos, tears streaming, while the Texas night carries coyote howls right up to her door.

She’s hit the bottom. And now, it’s either sink or swim. Demi Moore, by the way, absolutely slays this wordless breakdown — portraying grief, betrayal, and determination in just a few breaths.

All Roads Lead to Unfinished Homes

Almost a Home isn’t really about real estate. It’s about survival, and the difference between building a life and just finding a roof.

A few things are absolutely clear as the credits roll:

• The oilfield danger isn’t abstract — it’s personal. The hydrogen sulfide accident throws that home fast. These aren’t just roughnecks; they’re fathers, friends, and sometimes ghosts.
• M-Tex is rotten to the core. Monty’s empire is a pyramid of bad notes and IOUs. Now Cami, and maybe Tommy, have to choose whether to burn it down or let Gallino take it over.
• Power shifts everywhere. Last season’s big players are moving to the margins. Gallino now controls the money, Angela plays emotional fixer, Ariana reclaims control in her own small battles.
• If anyone’s building a home, it’s under constant threat. Angela and Tommy might remarry, but probably on credit. Cami might sell out, but the cost isn’t just dollars — it’s her name.

Season 2, episode 3 rocks the boat from every side and bridges the gap between Landman’s bloody boots-on-the-ground reality and its high-stakes boardroom dance. Heading into next week, every character looks poised to snap, sell, or — just maybe — build. But one thing is certain: no one on this show earns a home the easy way. The patch always leaves marks, and this episode made sure we all felt them.