Landman Finally Gave Billy Bob Thornton What Yellowstone Robbed Kevin Costner of for 5 Seasons

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The new season of Landman has quickly become a hit, drawing a massive 9.2 million viewers in its first two days – a record for Paramount+ premieres. Interestingly, the show gave Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) something John Dutton (Kevin Costner) never experienced throughout all five seasons of the original Yellowstone series.

Both Yellowstone and Landman were created by Taylor Sheridan, and Landman is often seen as a potential continuation of the story started by Yellowstone, especially now that Kevin Costner is leaving. The shows share many similarities, particularly in the intense family conflicts faced by the main characters in both series.

Disastrous Family Dinners Define John Dutton’s Family in Yellowstone

John Dutton’s life on the Yellowstone ranch is full of challenges, but he always hoped dinner could be a moment of peace. After a hard day working or fighting for the ranch, he wanted to bring his family together. Unfortunately, peaceful meals are never a reality in his dining room.

John Dutton wasn’t a perfect father on Yellowstone. By the time his children, including Kayce, were grown, they had all experienced significant trauma, which often surfaced during family dinners. His daughter, Beth, especially used mealtimes as an opportunity to confront issues and express her feelings, often disrupting what could have been a peaceful meal.

In Season 2 of Yellowstone, Beth shockingly stabs her adoptive brother in the leg with a fork during dinner. Unfortunately, most meals for the Dutton family end with John Dutton eating alone, with only the ranch cook, Gator (Gabriel Guilbeau), consistently joining him.

Landman Seasons 1 And 2 Repeat Yellowstone’s Family Dinner Trope

Whether people are watching it ironically or truly enjoying it, the series Landman is benefiting from the attention it’s getting with its drama set in West Texas, focusing on characters like Tommy’s former wife, Angela (Ali Larter), their children Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and Cooper (Jacob Lofland). But, for a brief time, the intense emotional conflicts take a backseat.

As a big fan of family dramas, I noticed something really interesting with Tommy’s storyline. It took a while for him and his ex-wife, Angela, to even be in the same space again, but once she moved back in, it instantly felt like classic Yellowstone – that whole dynamic of a family dinner about to explode. Just like Beth, Angela always seems to find a reason to start a fight, and honestly, she can derail a perfectly good meal in seconds. It’s a familiar pattern, and it really adds to the tension!

Angela prepares elaborate meals for her family and Tommy’s roommates, Dale and Nate, but she has a quick temper and will become violent if she’s upset. Tommy doesn’t help the situation, frequently belittling or making fun of her.

Tommy’s family dinners are almost always chaotic and end badly, no matter how they begin. This time, things quickly spiraled out of control when Angela smashed the table and threw pasta at the wall, causing her son and others to run away. But for the first time, there might be a slight change in the usual pattern.

Landman Shattered Its Toxic Family Dinner Trope In Season 2, Episode 5

Okay, so in Season 2, Episode 5 of Landman, something genuinely surprising happened – Tommy and his family actually had a dinner that didn’t go horribly wrong! It’s a big deal because the show is known for these disastrous family meals. When Tommy’s dad moves in and Angela plans a ‘pirate dinner’ (that’s where the episode gets its name), Tommy pretty much braced everyone for the usual chaos, but it… didn’t happen! It was a nice change of pace, honestly.

But when Tommy returns home after a tiring day, the atmosphere at the Norris house is completely changed. Everyone is dressed as pirates, and there’s a sense of peace – no one is being unkind. It seems Elliott’s presence has brought a much-needed harmony to the family, and Angela finally has someone who values her.

The latest episode of Landman shows Tommy Norris accomplishing something his father, John Dutton, never could. Despite John’s efforts to connect with his children later in life, he never fully repaired their relationships, and the family was never able to share a peaceful meal together.

Angela was determined to bring T.L. home, and Tommy made it happen. This felt like a genuine change for the Norris family, overcoming their biggest flaw. While John showed a small amount of growth, it wasn’t significant. He shared some pleasant meals with Beth’s family, but they had to eat outside the dining room to avoid upsetting Beth due to her past trauma.

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2025-12-14 23:10