11/47
A modern day story about making a living in the oil rig world of West Texas
See the most popular movies and TV shows by writer/director Taylor Sheridan on IMDb, ranked by user ratings.. A landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as an intermediary between exploration companies and landowners.
They are also part Fixer, Problem Solver, and Facilitator, as well
Typically, a landman’s job is to negotiate and finalize contracts with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent. Like a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, housing for workers (the man camp), assemble the excavation machinery, and drill the well itself, especially in remote locations.
The main story so far is engaging and exciting without being too over the top
Landman is my first Taylor Sheridan series, so I don’t have the expectations that seem to come from being a Yellowstone fan. There are a few subplots that play out well throughout the episodes, but perhaps one of them compromises the overall quality of the show.
I’m sure you’ll figure out which one!
The visual production is noteworthy; the direction and environment creation are enjoyable. It would be interesting to get the opinion of people who work in the industry on how realistic the field scenes are.
The cast fleshes out their characters well
Billy Bob Thornton is exemplary and really drives the show well. Overall, a very good series, well executed visually and superbly acted.
