From the outside looking in, it would be easy to identify the apparent similarities between the two shows.
Billy Bob Thornton leadsLandman’scastasTommy Norris, a character who feels like a slightly modified variant of John Dutton.
Beyond that, these shows have more subtle details in common, one of them involvingLandman’scoyote.
The use of an animal is crucial toLandman’sthemes about the American Dream, drawing similarities toYellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan’s symbolic use inLandmanis equally as crucial.
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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.
