The Crime Thriller Series Is A Big Hit, One Of The Coolest Kidnapping Scenes Ever

Posted by Jonathan Klotz | Published 1 hour ago

Ever since Taylor Sheridan introduced the world to the Dutton family of Yellowstonehe’s been a hit with Jeremy Renner’s The Mayor of KingstownZoe Saldana’s A lionessand Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa Kingbut his latest show might be his best yet. Landmanhe enjoys the dirt and grime of the Texas oil business, from roughnecks to cartels, and one very different negotiator. The first few minutes of the first episode shows how Tommy Norris is made differently as he negotiates with the wagon after the kidnapping, handcuffed, covered in a burlap sack, however, he is the most dangerous man in the room.

Tommy Norris’s Bravado

In the first four minutes of the LandmanTommy, played by a Billy Bob Thornton sketch that is instantly recognizable even under a burlap sack, explains to the wagon that the oil company he works for is not the type of person to get angry. Banned and surrounded, he informs them that if anything happens to the company’s property, not only will a bunch of drones blast their homes off the map, but they will set up a DEA office across the street. The complexity of the service loan agreement is explained, the agreement, which says “don’t mess with us, we won’t mess with you,” is signed, and finally, Tommy is released.

A gutsy sequence to start the series, it was one of the best kidnapping/kidnapping scenes (or, as it turns out, dialogue) thanks to Billy Bob Thronton’s confident line delivery, discovering that Tommy is in control of the situation, all of it. without allowing us to see his face. The threats are bombastic and big, but as it turns out, that lays the foundation for the whole country. Landman. In true Taylor Sheridan fashion, while Tommy is extremely confident in his abilities and not the type of man anyone wants as an enemy, it is only when he is finally cut off that he puts out a cigarette, and we see his beaten, angry and pained face. eyes, that makes you question how much of his bravery is a carefully constructed charade.

Hard Cast on Edges

Other actors of Landman is filled with equally tough people, including the entire Norris family, including Tommy’s ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), his oil-starting son, Cooper (Jacob Loflund), and his headstrong daughter, Ainsley (played by Michelle Randolph, together and Sheridan and after appearing in 1923). Besides Thornton, other big names appear, including Michael Pena as an oil worker, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore as a Texas Oil couple, and Andy Garcia makes an appearance in the kind of role he was born to play.

Only five episodes of Landman have aired so far on Paramount+, so we’re still learning the dark secrets of the oil industry and the poor souls who crush it in the name of profit, but if you wish the Duttons were a little rough around the edges, new characters. of Sheridan’s West Texas is right for you.

Landman Nominated for a Golden Globe

Beyond the hilarious opening sequence, the show has a few other fun scenes early on, including one involving a drug-fueled plane, including twists you won’t see coming. This being West Texas, Billy Bob Thronton is also involved with the Dillon Panthers, a fun nod to his starring role in the film. Friday Night Lights. Although it is not a true comedy, Landman embraces the soap opera roots of shows like Dallas again Majestybut at least here, all the wild events are supported by angry Tommy in the middle of the storm.

Billy Bob Thronton was also nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance as Tommy Norris, despite the fact that. Landman’s the first season is only half way through. If you want to complete the Breaking Bad again Better Call Saul nothing in your view, nothing better in the air right now. Once you’re hooked, you can listen to the podcast again Boomtownseries based on it.

You can stream the first season of Landman on Paramount+.