‘Landman’ Season 2 Episode 2: Craziest Moments and Burning Questions, From a Shocking Breakup to [SPOILER]’s Surprise Return
- - ‘Landman’ Season 2 Episode 2: Craziest Moments and Burning Questions, From a Shocking Breakup to [SPOILER]’s Surprise Return
William EarlNovember 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Season 2, Episode 2 of “Landman,” “Sins of the Father,” which premiered Sunday, Nov. 23, on Paramount+.
Last week’s season premiere of “Landman” was a loaded episode: Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) found out that his mother died; his son Cooper (Jacob Lofland) struck gold with oil; his daughter Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) got into TCU; his boss Cami (Demi Moore) gave a speech that scared her enemies; and his ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter) threw an expensive dinner against the wall. Now that the Season 2 plot threads have been teased, let’s jump into the second episode.
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Right off the bat: Are these the craziest lyrics we’ve ever heard from a song on a Taylor Sheridan show? “If there ever come a time I got rabies / You’re high on my bitin’ list.” Tyler Childers is great, but this took me by surprise!
Why is Cooper so shaken up? He effectively won the lottery, and his dad is the titular landman. Ask for some help with paperwork and you’re set, dude.
Also, I get Ariana (Paulina Chavez) being triggered, but it’s only been a few days of a life-changing week for your partner that will benefit you, too. Just roll with it…he’ll be OK!
Wait, she’s breaking up with him over this? This communication blip is such a solvable problem! All of Ariana’s points are valid, but solutions could be ironed out in 45 minutes or so, especially now that they have money.
OK, now that both T.L. (Sam Elliott) and Tommy have talked trash about the now-departed matriarch of their family, I’m dying to know what she actually did to fall out with them.
Love Tommy arguing with the radio DJs as if they’re sitting in his truck with him.
Also, it’s amazing that Tommy’s phone lights up with a picture of Angela mid-screaming and a spooky ringtone every time she calls.
Uh oh, this missing $400 million is going to be an issue. Too bad the only person who knows where it is, Monty (Jon Hamm), is dead.
Rebecca (Kayla Wallace) putting Nate (Colm Feore) in his place felt great. Shut up, nerd — she can negotiate a contract to drill on the damn moon!
Angela getting Nate’s name wrong several times is a great gag. To be fair, he does look like a Neil!
Cooper is maybe the dumbest person on the planet. I understand wanting to control your legacy, but HIS DAD IS THE LANDMAN! Have him look at the contract!
Wow! Who knew that Tommy would have pretty good advice about Ariana’s situation and how Cooper should listen to her?
Would love a spinoff of the tipsy, farty horndogs at the old folks home.
When it comes to Angela and Ainsley vs. the THHSC, I’m firmly Team Norris. They were hanging out with the elderly…that’s a nice thing!
If I ever need a lawyer, please let them be as ruthless as Rebecca.
As expected, it seems like the skeletons in Monty’s closet will haunt everyone this season.
Is there any situation in which Sheriff Walt (Mark Collie) wouldn’t just do what Tommy told him to do over FaceTime?
“Oh, that was just me purging my grief” was an excellently delivered deadpan from Thornton.
Another heartbreaking performance from Elliott. Calling it now: Give him some awards attention!
“I wasn’t raised to father a son.” Damn, Tommy is getting introspective!
Wow, Tommy’s upbringing was a nightmare.
Cooper’s moment telling Tommy he loved him and his best was good enough… instant tears! A great emotional beat. Also love Thornton’s acting while Tommy is trying not to cry.
What are the odds that Cooper’s new business partner is Gallino (Andy Garcia)?
Until next time, feel free to debate if Gallino will eventually kidnap Cooper and put a sack over his head in the comments below.
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