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A new era of M-Tex has begun with the release of Landman season 2. The series premiered with one episode on November 16, 2025. Following a weekly release schedule till January 2026, fans of the show can expect intriguing twists and turns to come ahead in this season.
Along with Tommy as the protagonist, several other characters have been bringing unique moments to the show through their stories of struggles. From his family to the Moores, the people around Tommy held a significant role in his journey so far. However, a new character has made his way to the series, catching the attention of the viewers since his debut.
Renowned actor Sam Elliott has joined the cast of Landman season 2. He plays the role of T.L. Norris, Tommy's father, in the latest season.
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Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for Landman season 2 episode 1. Reader's discretion is advised.
All about Sam Elliot's character in Landman season 2
American actor Sam Elliott has a striking career spanning over five decades. He has been a part of several critically acclaimed films and series, making his presence in Landman a special part of the latest season. As season 2's first episode dropped on November 16, 2025, viewers witnessed the actor's entry for a brief yet prominent scene. Many may be wondering who Elliott is appearing as and what is behind his character.
The actor is playing the role of T.L. Norris, the father of the protagonist, Tommy. While the first episode did not clearly hint at the relationship between Elliott's character and Tommy, the turn of events shown in the first episode hints at their father-son relationship.
This would be the first appearance of Tommy's father in the series, promising more raw and personal moments from his life. The viewers have seen Tommy as a husband and father so far, making his new persona as a son a unique element of Landman season 2. Elliot's role and his shared screen presence with Billy Bob Thornton may bring emotional and challenging moments in the latest season.
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How is Elliott's character introduced in season 2 episode 1?
In the first episode titled 'Death and a Sunset', the viewers get to see T.L. for the first time, sitting in a wheelchair in an open field outside Prairie View Assisted Living. The old man insists on watching the sunset while his attendant tries to take him in for dinner.
It is then that another attendant delivers bad news to T.L. He informs that someone named Dorothy had passed away. T.L.'s emotional reaction hints that he felt the loss deeply as they may have shared a close bond.
Towards the end of the episode, Tommy gets a call informing him that his mother had passed away. While not much was disclosed about his mother in the episode, it may be connected that the loss will impact T.L. and Tommy's journey ahead.
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Sam Elliott speaks about his character in Landman season 2
Sam Elliott's entry is one of the main highlights of Landman season 2. His character promises to bring out a unique side of Tommy, further adding more complexities to his story this season.
While not much was unveiled about his character in the first episode, viewers can expect unique moments ahead as Elliott's character will be explored in the upcoming episodes. In a recent interview with Deadline, Elliott elaborated on his character in the series and stated:
"When I come in, I’m pretty well f*cked up. Not just physically, but mentally. And a lot of it is self-imposed. You can tell he’s been chewed up and spat out."
Adding to it, he said:
"He never got over the fact that he lost his wife, even though she didn’t die until the first episode. But the fact that she turned inward, that her spirit broke earlier, and she never came out of it. My character, I spent my entire life waiting for her to come up for air, and because of that, my relationship with him [points at Billy Bob] sucked."
Fans of the show may have to wait and see what new elements Elliott's character will bring in this season as he reconnects with his son, Tommy.
Watch Landman season 2 on Paramount+.
