The Western genre with its roots in the US typically features stories set in the American West, exploring the amalgamation of contemporary and old West themes, archetypes, and motifs. While the genre and its subgenres have been heavily enlightening to Hollywood, none quite does it like Taylor Sheridan, whose works in the field are famous worldwide. However, if one were to draw parallels between his recent projects, like Yellowstone and Landman, the pedestal weighs significantly in the latter’s favor.

For those wondering why, here are the top five reasons that make Landman a more favorable pick than Yellowstone.

Yellowstone is an American neo-Western series created by Taylor Sheridan that aired on Paramount Network from June 20, 2018, through December 15, 2024. Landman, on the other hand, is Sheridan’s 2024 drama series based on Christian Wallace’s Boomtown podcast that premiered on November 17, 2024, on Paramount+. Firstly, the reason for putting Landman above Yellowstone is accessibility, since the former is easier to stream.

Besides Yellowstone’s streaming limitations, Landman boasts a unique blend of humor and seriousness in contrast with the other’s all-tragic storytelling. Since the latter went on for 6 years, submitting to significant delays, unsolved cliffhangers and plotlines are also at the center of Yellowstone. In fact, fans have been critical of the stretching of the episodes. To top it off, the show’s ending was dubbed overtly emotional and predictable, making Landman a far better pick in Sheridan’s Western universe. 

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While the reasons may be enough for viewers to stream Landman right away, here is the scoop on more details, including cast, episodes, and plot.

Landman, the American drama created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, is set in the backdrop of West Texas’ oilfields where billionaire wildcatters drive a high-stakes boom. However, it rewrites the rules of climate, economy, and global politics, with Tommy Norris at the center of the drama. Norris is a rough-around-the-edges protagonist and an outsider lawyer, equally sharp-edged takes center stage in the first season as the latter probes a deadly accident, setting off a chain reaction of events.

Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton as a landman for an oil company. Ali Larter portrays Angela Norris, Jacob Lofland plays Cooper Norris, and Michelle Randolph in the role of Ainsley Norris. Other cast members include Paulina Chavez, Kayla Wallace, Mark Collie, James Jordan, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm. Colm Feore, Alex Meraz, and Mustafa Speaks appear in recurring capacities with guest appearances featured by Michael Pena, Emilio Rivera, Alejandro Akara, Robyn Lively, and Bart Johnson, among others.

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