Landman Season 2 Divides Critics and Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes

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The newest season of Taylor Sheridan’s western series, Landman, has received mixed reactions from both critics and viewers, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The second season of Landman premiered on Paramount+ on November 16th, but it’s received a mixed reaction. While critics generally like it – giving it an 81

Here is a table to demonstrate the difference between the audience and critics for Landman so far:

Audience Critics
Landman Season 1 65 78
Landman Season 2 35 81

Landman, featuring Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, tells the story of the modern-day oil rush in West Texas. The cast also includes Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Kayla Wallace, and Sam Elliott, who previously appeared in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone and its prequel, 1883.

Taylor Sheridan is planning to leave his current role because of a new agreement with NBCUniversal, but he’ll continue working with Paramount until the end of 2028. While shows like Yellowstone and Landman will stay with Paramount, their future beyond Sheridan’s departure is uncertain.

When it first launched, Landman was a hit for Paramount, becoming the most-watched premiere for any original series from the studio, racking up over 6 million views globally in its first week. The show benefited from being created by Taylor Sheridan, who is well-known for his popular series like Yellowstone, Tulsa King, and Mayor of Kingstown.

Viewers and critics have mixed opinions about the first episode of Landman, but these reactions are likely to evolve as the series continues. One critic described it as a sweeping, epic story, comparing it to a large-format graphic novel. However, some viewers feel the second season is starting slowly.

Taylor Sheridan’s show Yellowstone has generally received positive, though mixed, reviews, earning a 76

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2025-11-18 21:58