Landman
A sequence inLandmanepisode 7 made the show feel even more likeFriday Night Lights, and it’s something season 2 should tap into more.
Aside fromLandman’sTexas setting,the show notably takes inspiration from NBC’s classic high school football drama, from the melancholic intro sequence to the dramatic ambiance.
While audiences wait for thenewly announcedFriday Night Lightsreboot,Landmanis the next best thing, and though episode 7 wasn’t its best-reviewed episode, it offered a fun reminder of its stylistic influence.
Taylor Sheridan’s TV showsaren’t known for being focused on teen drama, making Ainsley’s storyline all the more appealing as something fresh for fans of his work.
Actress Michelle Randolph plays Tommy Norris' daughter in theLandmancast, and though her character has received some criticism from critics and viewers, she’s the only member of the ensemble to connect the series with its high school elements.
Landman Episode 7 Has Elements Of Friday Night Lights
High School & Football Are Important To Landman As Well
Landman’sepisode 7 endingsaw Ainsley attending her first party with her new schoolmates, mentioning that she’s just recently transferred due to Angela getting back together with Tommy.
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She immediately attracts the attention of all the jocks present at the party, and she lures over Ryder, the stud quarterback of her new school’s football team.
Ryder is a high-end college prospect who believes himself to have NFL potential, meaning he fulfills the qualities of Ainsley’s boyfriend requirements.
SinceLandmansimilarly offers a critique and examination of the Permian Basin region, this aspect seems vital to explore more as well.
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.
Though the scene wasn’t as well-executed asFriday Night Lights’teen dynamics, Taylor Sheridan has found something with Ainsley that’s worth exploring more.It’s very reminiscent of the part of NBC’s show that involved characters like Tim Riggins, Tyra, Jason, and Lyla,examining their personalities and how they all conformed to the Texas high school landscape in different ways.
SinceLandmansimilarly offers a critique and examination of the Permian Basin region, this aspect seems vital to explore more as well.
EXCLUSIVE: Ainsleys actor Michelle Randolph, defends Ainsley in the sibling rivalry with Cooper and how she feels seeing her brother at the hospital.
Landman Season 2 Needs To Be More Like Friday Night Lights
Examining The Youth Offers An Interesting Contrast To The Series
Landmanis a series about Tommy’s experience in the oil industry, but the show’s dramatic intro and family characters suggest that there needs to be more than just business and politicking.
Having high school characters creates a sense of balance, showing a more innocent and aspirational area of the region.
In a way,these are the dreamers that Tommy spoke of earlier in the season, and they essentially have no idea how dangerous the world is around them, practically in their own backyards, with cartel threats and oil rig explosions.
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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.
