Landman
Taylor Sheridan’sLandmanis rooted in real-world inspiration, with a broader true story to explore.
Taylor Sheridan combines his usual slick, fast-paced dialogue with a factual basis, makingLandmana fascinating new series.
Like the podcast,Landmanexamines the effects of the trillion-dollar oil industry on the humans involved.
When exploring the contents ofBoomtown, it’s abundantly clear whereLandmandraws inspirationfor several ideas.
The podcast also examines the local “breastaurants,” which inspired the bikini coffee shop inLandmanepisode 1.
How Much Oil Is Produced In The Permian Basin Today?
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The peak in the past fourteen years was in late 2014, with 568 rigs operating in one week.
It’s steadily risen back up to decent numbers since then, with348 rigs reported in June 2023.
The study explains that, despite not producing as much as in previous years, the oil economy prospers.
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.
It will be interesting to see if Sheridan explores the geopolitical aspect of oil production in the Permian Basin.
How Realistic Is Landman?
As for the events in the series, there’s not too much so far that seems entirely outrageous.
