35/46
A modern tale of seeking fortune in the world of West Texas oil rigs. Watch the most popular movies and TV shows by writer/director Taylor Sheridan on IMDb, ranked by user ratings. A Landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as an intermediary between exploration companies and landowners. 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 leases, so they can drill for oil and gas. Like a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, man-camps, supervise the assembly of excavation machinery, and the drilling of the well site itself, especially in remote locations. They are also part Fixer, Problem Solver, and Facilitator. Quoted in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode No. 44.24 (2022). This could have easily been rated 8.5 – 9. If it weren’t for the awkward and overly sexualized daughter and ex-wife/mother. They serve no purpose to the plot and are just annoying and offensive to West Texas women. As a West Texas man myself, I understand where Sheridan is coming from in a way, but this is awful. West Texas women are the strongest, most ambitious women I know. Now, that aside, the writing and acting are fantastic. Sheridan easily has another Yellowstone on her hands if she gets rid of the awkward inter-family excitement. But again, I love Sheridan’s writing (and acting) and a thoroughly enjoyable show, for the most part.