Landman Season 1 Recap: Key Summary in Under 3 Minutes

Season 2 of Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” is right around the corner, premiering on Sunday, Nov. 16. If you need a quick refresher on what went down in season 1 before diving into the new episodes, we’ve got you covered.
“Landman” is set in Midland, Texas, and stars Billy Bob Thornton as the main character, Tommy Norris, a landman and fixer for M-Tex Oil. Season 1 left us on the edge of our seats with a major cliffhanger: Tommy’s boss, M-Tex owner Monty Miller (Jon Hamm), passed away from a heart attack, leading to Tommy being promoted to President of the oil company.
If you’re wondering what happened in season 1, here’s the scoop: Tommy’s son, Cooper, got involved in a tragic oil well explosion, becoming the sole survivor and drawing the ire of the deceased workers’ loved ones. Cooper forms a connection with Ariana, whose husband was killed in the explosion, leading to a romantic entanglement that ends in violence.
Tommy also deals with the aftermath of an M-Tex plane crash, a lawsuit from a rival oil company, and a tense partnership with causation lawyer Rebecca Falcone. Cooper’s involvement in raising the settlement amount for the widows draws suspicion from Rebecca, causing tension in their relationship.
As if that wasn’t enough drama, Tommy faces a kidnapping by a cartel leader named Jimenez, forcing him to make a life-changing decision to survive. Meanwhile, Tommy’s messy relationship with his ex-wife, Angela, takes center stage as they navigate old feelings and new complications.
With Monty’s death and Tommy’s rise to President, the stage is set for even more turmoil and intrigue in season 2. Cami Miller’s decision to keep the company rather than sell it sets the tone for what’s to come.
As season 2 approaches, buckle up for more drama, twists, and turns as Tommy navigates the challenges of running an oil company in Texas. Stay tuned for the premiere on Nov. 16 to see how it all unfolds!