“Landman” is one of Taylor Sheridan’s best shows, and season 1 was a massive success for Paramount Network, with the series breaking

records for the streaming service Paramount+. More importantly, the great Stephen King is a (begrudging) fan of “Landman,” proving that

Sheridan’s work sometimes has the power to charm its would-be haters. The viewing numbers and critical acclaim meant that a second

 

 

installment of the oil drama was inevitable, and it’s on the way. That said, a recent update from star Billy Bob Thornton suggests that things aren’t coming together quite as planned behind the scenes.

 

During an interview with Gold Derby, Thornton — who plays a Texas oil executive named Tommy Norris in the series — explained that the actors are being kept in the dark regarding important elements of “Landman” season 2. However, he still seemed positive about the show’s future, despite sharing some concerning news. In his own words:

 

 

“Last year, we had every episode when we started. We do not this year. We’ve only seen about half of it. I can tell you this much. I’m loving this season. The relationships are really growing and gelling — not only as actors, but with the characters.”

Could this mean that Sheridan and co-creator Christian Wallace went into “Landman” season 2 without a firm story plan in place? That is one possibility, considering that Sheridan has a bunch of shows currently in the works and might be stretching himself too thin. At the same time, he and Wallace may simply be keeping their cards close to the vest, and fans should wait for more information to unfold before they hit the panic button.