Essentially, they manage the land and secure leases so they can drill for oil and gas
Synopsis
A modern-day tale of the pursuit of fortune in the world of West Texas oil rigs. See the top movies and TV shows by writer/director Taylor Sheridan on IMDb, ranked by user ratings. A landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as a go-between between exploration companies and landowners. Typically, a landowner’s job is to negotiate and finalize agreements with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent.
Referenced on CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #4424 (2022)
Like a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, worker housing (human camp), oversee the assembly of drilling equipment, and the drilling of the well itself, especially in remote locations. They are also part of the fixers, problem solvers, and facilitators. It’s formulaic TV, but by a writer who will be remembered in a few decades in the same way Norman Lear is remembered now. The difference here seems to be geography.
Incongruity with the mother-daughter-father-family dynamic?
It’s another niche western show, and it’s brilliant marketing combined with excellent performances from high-quality actors. Accuracy issues with the oil industry? Obviously. Yes.
Larter gives a top-notch performance and looks phenomenal
Does that mean none of this happens in real life in the same way? It doesn’t matter, it’s a dynamic and fun production to watch. Thornton is meant for the role, although I read that it was only written for him at the beginning. Lots of interesting stuff, except for the one oddity of Demi Moore being listed in all 10 episodes.
If not, then I wonder what the deal is
I’ve seen all 5 that have aired so far, and unless it’s just me, I only remember seeing and hearing her once, in her pool, for a brief moment. Hamm’s character isn’t seen as much either, but it’s played well and he pulls off his character, but Moore hasn’t been allowed to add anything so far. Maybe it’s written that way and she’ll play the role in later episodes.
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