The LANDMAN Season 3 Trailer just exploded online—and Tommy Norris is WINNING BIG in the oil wars! 🛢️💥
Billy Bob Thornton’s grizzled legend Tommy steps out from the ashes of betrayal, firing up his own empire with family at his side… but the cartel shadows are closing in, old allies are turning, and one wrong deal could torch everything he’s built. Explosions rock the rigs, million-dollar handshakes hide knives, and that final stare from Tommy screams: “This time, I play for keeps.” Is this the ultimate comeback or the setup for total collapse? The oil fields of West Texas have never burned hotter!
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Landman, the Paramount+ drama created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, has quickly become one of the streaming service’s flagship series. Drawing inspiration from the Boomtown podcast, which chronicled the modern oil boom in West Texas, the show delivers a gritty, character-driven look at the energy industry. It blends corporate intrigue, family loyalty, cartel threats, and the raw physicality of oil work into a modern neo-Western that appeals to fans of Sheridan’s broader universe, including Yellowstone and Tulsa King.
At the center is Tommy Norris, portrayed by Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton. Tommy is a veteran “landman”—a crisis manager and dealmaker for M-Tex Oil—who navigates the volatile world of land leases, rig operations, and high-stakes negotiations. Season 1 introduced audiences to the boomtown chaos of West Texas, where fortunes are made and lost overnight. Tommy balanced corporate pressures from CEO Monty Miller (Jon Hamm) and personal challenges, including his strained family dynamics. Demi Moore co-stars as Cami Miller, Monty’s wife, whose own ambitions and secrets add layers to the ensemble. Other key players include Tommy’s son Cooper (Jacob Lofland), who grapples with his place in the business; T.L. Norris (Sam Elliott), Tommy’s tough father; and cartel figure Gallino (Andy Garcia), whose influence looms large.
Season 2 escalated the tension. Tommy faced increasing conflicts within M-Tex, culminating in his firing as president but retention of his landman role. The finale, “Tragedy and Flies,” aired in January 2026 and delivered record viewership—over 14.8 million global views in its first two days, surpassing previous Paramount+ originals. In a bold move, Tommy struck a risky deal to launch CTT Oil Exploration & Cattle, an independent venture backed by cartel money. He brought family and loyal crew into the fold, offering a hopeful reset amid threats. The episode ended on a note of cautious optimism, with Tommy eyeing independence but shadowed by Gallino’s warning: failure means personal loss.
The Season 3 trailer—circulating widely on YouTube and social media as teasers and fan breakdowns—builds directly on this pivot. It showcases Tommy in command of his new operation, securing wins in deals and operations that highlight his street-smart resilience. Sweeping shots of rigs, dusty roads, and boardroom confrontations underscore the scale. Dialogue hints at triumphs: Tommy outmaneuvering rivals, solidifying family bonds, and pushing forward despite odds. Yet drama simmers beneath. Flashes of cartel enforcers, fractured alliances, and high-risk plays suggest that Tommy’s victories come at a steep price. The trailer’s tone mixes gritty triumph with impending peril—one line teases, “You win the land, but the fight never ends.”
Production on Season 3 is slated to begin in spring 2026, with actors like Sam Elliott indicating April or May starts in Texas locations, including around Fort Worth. Following the pattern of prior seasons, a November 2026 premiere on Paramount+ appears likely. The early renewal in December 2025—midway through Season 2—reflects strong confidence. Season 2’s premiere drew 9.2 million views in two days, a 262% increase over Season 1, cementing Landman as a breakout hit.
The cast remains a draw. Thornton brings authenticity and bite to Tommy, delivering monologues on energy realities that resonate with audiences. Moore’s Cami evolves as a power player in her own right, while Elliott’s T.L. adds generational weight. Garcia’s Gallino represents external danger, and Lofland’s Cooper explores youth in a cutthroat world. Recurring and guest roles, including Ali Larter and others, flesh out the ensemble.
Thematically, Landman examines ambition, legacy, and moral gray areas in the oil industry. Tommy’s arc—from company man to independent operator—mirrors broader shifts in energy. The show portrays rig life realistically, informed by Wallace’s podcast research, while dramatizing corporate and criminal pressures. Critics note its balance of action, dialogue, and character depth, though some view its energy advocacy as pointed.
As trailers generate buzz, fans speculate on arcs: Will CTT Oil thrive or implode under cartel influence? Can Tommy protect his family from fallout? The trailer positions Season 3 as Tommy’s strongest chapter yet—wins hard-earned, but threats ever-present.
With Sheridan’s track record and Paramount+’s investment, Landman continues rising. In an era of streaming competition, its blend of Western grit and timely stakes keeps viewers hooked. Tommy Norris may be winning now, but in oil country, every victory invites the next battle.
