Taylor Sheridan Western Just Broke Paramount+ Streaming Records With 14.8M Views (but It Confirms 1 Big Problem)

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Taylor Sheridan’s latest show concluded this weekend to massive success, achieving a record number of viewers for a Paramount+ original series finale. The final episode, which aired on January 18th, garnered 14.8 million views worldwide within its first two days on the streaming service, according to Paramount+’s data.

Sheridan’s newest show, Landman, has significantly boosted viewership – up 70% from the first season’s finale – and has already been renewed for a third season. Inspired by the Boomtown podcast, the series is set in Texas and follows Tommy Norris, a struggling businessman who hopes to get rich quick during the oil boom. It’s a classic Sheridan production, filled with Texan culture, and like much of his work, it’s receiving both praise and criticism.

So, What’s the Problem for Paramount+?

Taylor Sheridan is leaving Paramount, and it’s happening fairly soon. He’s recently made a deal with NBCUniversal for film projects starting this year, and television projects beginning in 2029. While rumors suggested Paramount wanted him to reduce production costs, leading him to explore other options, the exact reason isn’t fully known. What we do know is that two more projects related to Yellowstone are planned for the next few years, and Landman will return for at least one more season.

The new show Landman is getting a mixed reception. Critics generally like it, giving it an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but regular viewers are less impressed, with a 55% rating on the Popcornmeter. Alan French from Sunshine State Cineplex describes it as uneven, praising its watchability and the director’s ability to build tension, but notes that it suffers from the same problems as his previous films (Sicario, Day of the Soldado, and Wind River). Joel Keller of Decider says it’s typical Taylor Sheridan, but Timothée Thornton’s performance makes it enjoyable. Some viewers feel the show, while well-made and engaging, leans heavily into promoting the oil industry and features stereotypical female characters – either as shallow housewives, young and attractive women, or ruthless lawyers – lacking depth and complexity, with few exceptions.

Even with some negative feedback, Sheridan appears poised to continue his success, similar to Tommy Norris, and secure a new contract with NBC.

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2026-01-26 01:41