"You're going to see who he really is"- Billy Bob Thornton reflects on his character's journey in Landman season 2

Landman season 2 arrived on Paramount+ on November 16, 2025. The protagonist, Tommy Norris, found himself in a tense situation after season 1's twisting end. With more pressure on his plate, Tommy will handle more challenges than ever in the latest season.

The first season introduced the viewers to the unique characters and the complex world of West Texan oil-rigging, showcasing how Tommy handled all the chaos in the field. In the second installment, there is more pressure and responsibility on his shoulders that will put him and his family to the test.

Speaking about what to expect from Tommy's journey this season, actor Billy Bob Thornton mentioned in an interview with Variety:

"You’re going to see who he really is at the end of the day. He’s so busy in Season 1 that there wasn’t much time to take a breath. There are some very human moments in the first season, but this has more."

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Billy Bob Thornton reflects on his character's journey in Landman season 2

Billy Bob Thornton at the 2025 BMI Country Awards (Image via Getty)

Being the landman of the M-Tex Oil Company was not an easy job, but Tommy Norris took up the risky task and faced all the challenges that came with it in season 1. With Monty Miller's death at the end of the first installment, more power will rest in Tommy's hands in the latest season. As new responsibilities and difficulties arise for the protagonist, viewers look forward to knowing about his journey in the upcoming episodes.

Billy Bob Thornton, who plays Tommy in the series, spoke about what to expect from his character in Landman season 2 in an interview with Variety. He shared that this season will showcase more emotional experiences of Tommy and how he handles the big changes at M-Tex.

Further elaborating on it, he stated:

"You’re going to see how he deals with family, business, his own mortality, just everything: All the thoughts that go through all humans, and things that you have to go through."

Adding to it, he said:

"First season, Taylor had to set the show up and explain the oil business to the audience. He had to introduce all the characters. Now, you can settle back and really get to know everybody, the family relationships as well as business relationships and the dangerous relationships, all of it.”

Thornton's thoughts on Tommy's experiences in Landman season 2 promise that the upcoming episodes will reflect new sides of the character, bringing more touching and challenging moments in his life.

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What is Landman season 2 all about?

Landman season 2 continues the story of Tommy as a new era of M-Tex begins. Monty Miller's demise transfers the company's responsibility into the hands of his wife, Cami, and Tommy. As they take the reins, more complexities emerge, which challenge the fate of the oil company. From facing the pressures of the cartels to handling the authorities, Tommy must face it all to keep M-Tex going. His family brings more twists to the tale, promising unique moments in the second season.

Along with Thornton, the series features several other prominent cast members, such as Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter, Sam Elliot, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, and more.

The series comprises a total of ten episodes, with the first episode already unveiled on Paramount+. Viewers can catch new episodes of the series every Sunday till the finale on January 18, 2026.

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