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Synopsis
A contemporary story about finding your fortune in the world of West Texas oil rigs.. A landowner, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as intermediary between geological exploration companies and landowners. Usually, a landowner’s job is to negotiate and enter into contracts with landowners who have mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent.
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In essence, they manage the land and secure the lease so they can drill for oil and gas. As a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, living quarters for workers (a camp for people), supervise the assembly of earthmoving equipment and the drilling of the well itself, especially in remote areas. They are also partially recognized as a fixer, problem solver, and mediator..
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Landman is my first Taylor Sheridan series, so I don’t have the expectations that seem to come from being a Yellowstone fan. The main plot line is still interesting and exciting, but not too far-fetched. There are a couple of secondary storylines that follow well throughout the episodes, but perhaps one of them undermines the overall quality of the show.
The cast details their characters well
Visual design deserves attention; directing and creating an environment worthy of pleasure. It would be interesting to know the opinion of people working in this industry about how realistic field walls are. Billy Bob Thornton is an exemplary actor and really carries the show well.