Season 2 Spec-Oil-ation
If you’re like most of us and haven’t stopped thinking about the “Landman” season finale, then oh boy, you’re in good company. Reddit is basically a never-ending oil well of theories about what’s on tap for Tommy, Angela, the M-Tex crew, and the wild, wild Permian. The speculation doesn’t just run deep—it gushes like a new strike in Midland. So, in true boom-or-bust spirit, here’s an in-depth roundup of the hottest, wittiest, and most convincingly wild fan theories bouncing around the internet as of May 2025. And, yes, we’re slapping a likelihood meter on each one to help you separate the crude from the refined. Let’s get into it.
Tommy and Galino: Partners in Crime, or Just Oil?
Let’s start with what every Landman fanatic seems to agree on: Tommy can’t steer clear of trouble, even if he tries. The big money is on Tommy striking a dangerous partnership with cartel boss Galino, played by Andy Garcia like he’s ice cold and two steps ahead. If you think that’s a reach, consider how season one wrapped—the massacre at the shipping yard, Monty sprawled on the ground, and Galino swooping in with an offer to collaborate. So basically, Tommy’s future might be less about drilling and more about ducking bullets. The moral gymnastics ahead? They’re Olympic level.
Likelihood meter: 9/10. All signs—and Reddit threads—point here.
Angela’s Past Comes Home Swinging
Angela’s got secrets. Plenty. The burning theory on the boards is that her enigmatic ex-husband, Victor, isn’t just some off-screen plot device. Nope—fans suspect he’s coming back, and not just to make small talk with Tommy over breakfast tacos. The twist could unravel Angela’s carefully rebuilt life, throw a wrench into her new-old thing with Tommy, and maybe even bring some legal or criminal baggage straight to the M-Tex doorstep. The show has dropped hints about Angela’s complicated backstory—now seems like the perfect time for those chickens to come home to roost.
Likelihood meter: 6/10. It would shake up the Norris household for sure.
Cooper vs. M-Tex: Permian Power Struggle?
Let’s talk Cooper. The dude’s got ambition oozing out of every pore, and his entrepreneurial dreams have already started to rub against the world of M-Tex. One especially juicy Reddit theory imagines Cooper launching (or expanding) his own oil business, throwing him and Tommy into a classic family faceoff, Texas-style. Picture Thanksgiving dinner with not just turkey on the table, but NDAs and price-slashing sabotage too. This would add a spicy layer of drama for Season 2, especially with Tommy newly at the helm.
Likelihood meter: 8/10. High drama, high stakes—fans are eating it up.
Ainsley and Ryder: Relationship Blues on the Horizon
The Permian isn’t just about oil—it’s about heart, too. Ainsley and Ryder started off sweet, but nothing in “Landman” stays simple for long. Several fans speculate their romance will be tested. Maybe it’s external pressure from family, old flames, or even bigger dreams. Or maybe, just maybe, the oil-soaked world they orbit together will pull them apart. Will they stick, or will they split? Honestly, the odds are as unpredictable as Texas weather.
Likelihood meter: 5/10. Sure, it’s interesting drama, but it’s not quite the main event.
Cami’s Boardroom Power Move
Nobody thought Monty Miller would meet his end quite so soon, and that’s exactly why so many think Monty’s ex, Cami, will step into the spotlight at M-Tex in Season 2. She already made a big-money play by doubling down on Tommy and effectively saving M-Tex from itself. Now, viewers are convinced we’ll see Cami become a boardroom regular, clashing with Tommy, and trying to steer the company in her own direction. Expect sparks, alliances, and, of course, backroom dealing.
Likelihood meter: 8/10. The boardroom hasn’t seen drama like this in ages.
Oil and Water: Will M-Tex Get Drowned by Environmental Backlash?
You want real world relevance? Fans do too. There’s growing talk that M-Tex is about to land right in the middle of a massive environmental controversy—think blowouts, spills, and protestors chaining themselves to drilling equipment. The “Landman” creators haven’t ignored the oil industry’s very real PR woes. One vocal theory says we’ll get at least one headline-grabbing eco-disaster that puts every character’s career—and conscience—under the microscope. Think less Dallas, more Erin Brockovich with hard hats.
Likelihood meter: 7/10. Very possible, and fans are practically demanding it.
Rebecca: The Heart, Soul, and Moral Compass of Season Two?
Don’t sleep on Rebecca. She’s become the show’s voice of conscience, and fan theories about her have only grown. Some think she’ll finally throw up her hands and say “enough” with oil altogether, leaving M-Tex and maybe blowing the whistle on something big. Others wonder if she’ll double down but on her own ethical terms. Either way, Season 2 could see Rebecca making career-altering, soul-searching calls. And you just know the fallout will land everywhere.
Likelihood meter: 8/10. All the signs say Rebecca’s arc is just getting started.
Tommy at the Top: Ready or Not?
Running an oil company barely looks easier than running from a cartel. Tommy’s field know-how got him here, but a Theory Train is barreling down the Reddit tracks: can he actually juggle boardroom chaos and back-alley threats? Some fans predict Tommy will struggle—badly. Expect double-crosses from supposed allies, regulatory headaches and even having to dole out pink slips. His decisions might haunt him more in the office than ever in the oil patch. Can Tommy keep his soul while staying at the top?
Likelihood meter: 9/10. Drama magnet engaged.
Cooper and Ariana: Love Story or Grief Spiral?
Cooper and Ariana have chemistry, but they’re both carrying enough emotional baggage to fill a train car. The Reddit rumor mill wonders: will they lift each other up, or spiral out of control? Both lost loved ones, both want more out of life, and both are standing at possible crossroads this season. A breakup, a proposal, a crash-and-burn—everything seems possible, depending on which fan’s thread you read.
Likelihood meter: 6/10. Not core to the plot, but can’t rule out curveballs.
Galino: Friend or Future Foe?
Last up, we have Galino, the new wildcard. Did he save Tommy just to use him, or does he actually want a lasting partnership? Viewers are bracing for a classic “keep your friends close, enemies closer” arc, with Tommy possibly never knowing if Galino’s friendship is actually a trap. Stakes are lethal in the Permian—trust no one.
Likelihood meter: 8/10. The internet’s appetite for cartel drama? Still bottomless.
How to Survive the Off-Season: Fan Theories, Coffee, Repeat
Waiting for Season 2 of “Landman” feels like waiting for that first drill to hit oil—painful, hopeful, and completely exhilarating. Will Tommy trade his hat for a suit? Can Angela and Tommy survive the secrets of the past? Will environmental disaster flip M-Tex upside down? The Reddit threads won’t quit, and neither will we. So keep your hopes high and your boots ready for Season 2—because if fan theories are even half right, things in the Permian are about to get a whole lot wilder. In the meantime, keep watching, keep speculating, and maybe learn how to dig deep—because “Landman” isn’t done surprising us yet.
