Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy Norris, an oil company crisis manager whose family life intertwines with his work.

Taylor Sheridan’s latest Western show is available on Paramount+.

The first two episodes offer a lot to unpack, but we’ve got you covered.

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In their respective shows, Tommy Norris and John Dutton are the forces to be reckoned with.

Even more importantly, they’re immensely proud men, which can often be a detriment.

Landmanis based on the podcastBoomtown.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone and Billy Bob Thornton in Landman

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So far, the vast majority ofLandmanhas been spent following Tommy Norris around in his day-to-day activities.

Taylor Sheridan’s Landman series examines the lives of multiple people working in the Texas oil industry.

Here’s how much they might actually make.

Billy Bob Thornton in a Cowboy Hat in Front of an Oil Rig in Landman

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

Stellar actors like Jon Hamm are in the show, but have only been present in a few scenes.

Right now,Yellowstonehas the advantage of an ensemble of characters who have been steadily explored for multiple seasons.

Jacob Lofland as Cooper in a hard hat looking intensely at something in Landman

Jon Hamm Looking Intense While Shaking Hands in Landman

Ali Larter’s Angela talking to Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy next to his truck in Landman

Michael Pena and Billy Bob Thornton in Landman

Jacob Lofland as Cooper looking worried in Landman episode 1

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy and Kayla Wallace as Rebecca standing next to a truck in Landman

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