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Landman Season 2 Breaks Records Amid Controversy

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Landman Season 2 premiered on November 16, 2025, drawing over 35 million viewers and setting a Paramount+ record.
Despite the viewership, the series holds a 37% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Taylor Sheridan, the creator, is set to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal.
Co-creator Christian Wallace assures fans that Sheridan's departure will not affect the show's immediate future.
Critics have drawn accusations of misogyny regarding the portrayal of Tommy's daughter Ainsley.

History

Historical Context

The premiere of "Landman" on November 16, 2025, reflects the evolution of streaming services since the early 2010s, highlighted by Netflix's 167 million subscribers in 2019. The competitive landscape intensified with Paramount+ and NBCUniversal vying for viewership, while Taylor Sheridan's departure underscores shifting industry dynamics. The series' characters, like Ainsley, engage with ongoing societal discussions on representation and gender in media narratives.

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Story summary

Landman Season 2 premiered on November 16, 2025, drawing over 35 million viewers and setting a Paramount+ record.
Despite the viewership, the series holds a 37% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Taylor Sheridan, the creator, is set to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal.
Co-creator Christian Wallace assures fans that Sheridan's departure will not affect the show's immediate future.
Critics have drawn accusations of misogyny regarding the portrayal of Tommy's daughter Ainsley.

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