Tommy is the main focus of the series, taking up a significant majority of the screen time.

With all of Peter Berg’s projects in mind, the TV show is still his magnum opus.

In both shows, the landscape and culture of Texas is a vital character.

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Landman is Taylor Sheridan’s latest show, but can it be the next Yellowstone?

Here’s our breakdown of the two shows after the premiere episodes.

The film was co-written and directed by Peter Berg, who eventually went on to develop the series.

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In the meantime, while the wait for moreFriday Night Lightsnews continues,Landmanis an exciting follow-up option.

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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.

Kevin Costner in Yellowstone and Billy Bob Thornton in Landman

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