Landman | Paramount+

Foundation is worth the slog of season 1 for the payoff in season 2. That second season is marvelous.

As for Landman, it remains to be seen. This was probably one of the weakest first seasons I’ve seen. The writing just gets worse and worse. Don’t get me wrong there are a few scenes that are quite a hoot, but I can count them on one hand. And I wouldn't need all five fingers to do it.

Well the shine did wear off the star for me. I cancelled my Paramount + right before the season finale of Landman if thats any indicator. The show lost its luster, and seems like contrived formulaic motions now with some scenes of comedy scattered in. At the least they should have shortened the season. Entertaining the old folks at a nursing home? Thats right up there with "Play us a song Walker".

I just finished Season 1. I like the series. Billy Bob Thornton was an ideal choice for the main character. He gives a great performance, and like all of Taylor Sheridan's shows, it is cast very well. I did not like the season finale and do think it had a decline in quality from the beginning to the end, but I'd watch a second season. I think the main downfall of the series, in my opinion, is because, like many of Taylor Sheridan Show's, he just tries to do too much with the story. I think I'd like this a lot better if it was just about him working for the oil company and trying to protect himself and the employees from all the dangers that are inherent in working in the oil business, the legal challenges or protecting against the threats to the company, and about him reconnecting with his ex-wife and daughter. I think that's more than enough to build a very successful and highly entertaining show around. He really didn't need the drug cartel angle at all. This didn't need to turn into a crime story. I think many of his shows would be better served if he focused on smaller, character driven, more self-contained, less sprawling stories.