Now it all makes sense. One of Tommy Norris' most curious personality traits from Season 1 of Landman suddenly fits as the pixels of his father TL's character sharpen.

The life-weary apple (played by Billy Bob Thornton ) does does not fall far from a nearly broken tree ( Sam Elliott ). Honestly, we should have seen what's coming, but credit to Taylor Sheridan for planting seeds of an Obvious Tree and then hiding its growth behind drama, provocative female characters and a little torture.

When Does Landman Season 2 Begin?

Landman Season 2 begins Nov. 16 on Paramount+.

Elliott and Taylor Sheridan previously worked together on Yellowstone prequel 1883 .

The Dutton Rules podcast will break down plot details and theories weekly.

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