24/40
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A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of West Texas oil rigs.. A Landman, at least one who works in the petroleum industry, will act as the middleman between the exploration companies and the landowners.
They are also, part Fixer, Problem Solver and Facilitator as well
Typically, a landman’s job is to negotiate and finalize contracts with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent Essentially, they manage the land and secure the leases, so they can drill oil and gas. Like a foreman on a construction site, they build out roads, living quarters for the workers (man-camp), assemble the excavation machinery and drill the well itself especially in remote locations.
A very good two-episode beginning!
Referenced in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #44.24 (2022). Billy Bob Thorton (Tommy Norris) is flat-out terrific in the lead role.
I spotted Jacob Lofland (Cooper Norris) when he was on 'Justified' as an up-and-comer
Ali Larter (Angela Norris) as Tommy’s ex-wife and Michelle Randolph (Ainsley Norris), Tommy’s daughter, are insufferable and already I’m hoping really bad things happen to them! The character of Jon Hamm (Monty Miller), who owns the company and is Tommy’s boss, may represent my hopefully-unrealized fears for this burgeoning series.
Big Green: Good!
Succinctly stated, I fear creator/writer Taylor Sheridan may go bumper-sticker mentality and reduce the series to: Big Oil: Bad! If that happens, I’ll change my rating and be gone!