1. What’s Next for Tommy Norris?
At the end of Season 1, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) assumes leadership of M‑Tex Oil after Monty’s (Jon Hamm) dramatic exit. Season 2 throws him into moral turmoil—balancing corporate ambition, cartel entanglements, and family chaos while questioning what kind of man he’s becoming Houston Chronicle+14Landman.tv+14Midland Reporter-Telegram+14Wikipedia+59meters+5People.com+5.

2. Cartel Conflict Intensifies
Andy Garcia’s Gallino steps up his game, pushing Tommy into a high-stakes power play. The question becomes: will Tommy lean in or push back? Either choice carries lethal consequences for business and conscience 9meters+2Landman.tv+2TVGuide.com+2.

3. Leadership Under Pressure
Now juggling two roles—corporate exec and behind-the-scenes landman—Tommy’s workload has exploded. He’s mentoring Cami (Demi Moore), while trying to thwart political and criminal threats from inside and outside the corporate walls People.com.

4. Sam Elliott Joins the Cast
A monumental addition this season: Sam Elliott joins as a series regular. His character isn’t defined yet, but expectations are high—especially given his iconic gravitas and past collaborations with Thornton and Sheridan The Direct+13Midland Reporter-Telegram+139meters+13.

5. Expanded Scope & Real Locations
Season 2 filming expanded across Texas and Oklahoma, including Fort Worth, Midland-Odessa, even Texas Tech University. Authentic backdrops amplify narrative authenticity, drawing from real boomtown dynamics and regional tension Chron+4Fort Worth Magazine+4Midland Reporter-Telegram+4.

6. Deepening Family Drama
Home life bleeds into business drama. Tommy’s relationships—with ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), and son Cooper (Jacob Lofland)—become fraught as ambitious dreams clash with moral dilemmas and romantic ties turn tense People.com+13Landman.tv+13Wikipedia+13.

7. Rebecca and Cami’s Arc
Rebecca Savage (Kayla Wallace), Monty’s former VP, remains entangled in conflict with Tommy. Meanwhile, Cami becomes a bigger force— navigating grief, leadership, and influence over M‑Tex—all under Tommy’s reluctant tutelage TV Insider+99meters+9TVGuide.com+9.

8. Premiere Timing
Filming began in early 2025 with production expected to wrap by August. A fall 2025 premiere is expected—likely November—continuing Sheridan’s pattern of launching in awards-friendly windows People.com+2The Express Tribune+29meters+2.

🧠 What Fans & Critics Are Saying

There’s been hefty debate online:

“I really love Billy Bob Thornton … but god the writing is horrible… the show had so much potential” Esquire+3Reddit+3People.com+3
“It’s predictable … but I like Bill Bob’s rants. Feels like what Bad Santa does for a living.” Reddit

Some viewers praise the cast power while criticizing pacing and tone—citing lengthy filler scenes and underdeveloped side characters RedditRedditReddit.

🧩 Why Season 2 Matters

🔮 Looking Ahead to the Fall

Expect more:

• Ruthless corporate warfare laced with cartel maneuvering

• Emotional fallout as family ties, legacy, and power collide

• Sam Elliott adding an unpredictable layer of wisdom—or menace

• A tight, tense arc that’ll test who Tommy Norris truly is—and how far he’ll go to survive

With land rights, oil profits, and personal loyalties all on the line, Landman Season 2 promises to be a raging inferno of ambition, betrayal, and survival. Buckle up—this ride through West Texas is about to accelerate.