7 Shows Like ‘Landman’ If You’re Looking For More Western Corruption And Crime Dramas

Landman: The Gripping West Texas Oil Drama Taking Streaming by Storm

The compelling new drama series, Landman, has captivated audiences and dominated the streaming landscape. Securing a position on Decider’s “24 Best Shows Of 2024,” this intense series plunges into the perilous and volatile oil fields of West Texas. Here, determined roughnecks and audacious billionaires strive for rapid wealth in the oil sector as drilling rigs increasingly populate the state. Billy Bob Thornton delivers a stellar performance as Tommy Norris, a crisis management executive at an oil corporation, navigating the expensive turmoil of the industry alongside his intricate personal life. Featuring Jon Hamm and Demi Moore, Thornton’s portrayal garnered him a 7th Golden Globe nomination. Landman has become Paramount+’s most successful original series launch, attracting 14.9 million viewers. It’s truly a modern-day gold rush on screen.

From Boomtown Podcast to Hit TV Series

Taylor Sheridan, the acclaimed writer and creator behind the blockbuster show Yellowstone and its successful spin-offs, drew inspiration for Landman from the Texas Monthly podcast Boomtown. This podcast delves into the diverse characters inhabiting the world of West Texas oil. Christian Wallace, the host of Boomtown, also served as a co-creator for Landman, lending authenticity to the narrative.

Season 2 Greenlit Due to Overwhelming Success

With its exceptional ensemble cast and high-octane drama, the renewal of Landman for a second season is no surprise. While awaiting new episodes, here are seven more television series to satisfy your craving for dramatic content:

1. Tulsa King

   Explore another Taylor Sheridan creation with Tulsa King. Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a mafia capo exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma after a 25-year prison sentence. This mobster endeavors to establish criminal operations in unfamiliar territory with a questionable group of associates. Growing disillusioned with his New York mafia family, Manfredi faces pressure from his organization while simultaneously making new adversaries in the South.

   Watch Tulsa King on Paramount+

2. Goliath

   For more of Billy Bob Thornton’s dramatic prowess, watch Goliath. (Thornton won a Golden Globe for this role.) He portrays Billy McBride, a once-prominent lawyer, now an alcoholic who has fallen from grace, resorting to ambulance chasing. When presented with a wrongful death lawsuit, McBride seizes the opportunity to retaliate against the major client of the law firm that ousted him. His quest for vengeance uncovers larger, more intricate conspiracies.

   Watch Goliath on Prime Video

3. Joe Pickett

   This contemporary western crime series, Joe Pickett, features Michael Dorman as Joe Pickett, embarking on a new chapter with his family as a game warden in Saddlestring, Wyoming. As they strive to adapt to their challenging surroundings, Pickett juggles family issues, a murder investigation, and his duty to protect wildlife, all while uncovering deeper conspiracies.

   Watch Joe Pickett on Prime Video

4. The Sticky

   If the oil rig industry of Landman piqued your interest, consider the maple syrup business in The Sticky. Syrup farmer Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale) turns to a life of crime when authorities threaten her livelihood. Loosely inspired by the real “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist,” Landry partners with a Boston criminal and an amateur security guard to steal millions of dollars worth of maple syrup from the Canadian government. This seemingly sweet act of defiance escalates into unexpectedly dangerous territory.

   Watch The Sticky on Prime Video

5. Justified

   Timothy Olyphant stars as Raylan Givens in Justified – a deputy marshal who adheres to his own brand of justice, often clashing with both criminals and his superiors in the U.S. Marshals Service. After being reassigned to his home county in Kentucky, Givens confronts his past and emerging adversaries. Walton Goggins, a prominent figure in contemporary HBO dramas, co-stars in this six-season western showdown.

   Watch Justified on Hulu

6. American Primeval

   American Primeval transports viewers to the brutal landscape of the Old West in 1857, following pioneers navigating the former Utah Territory. These settlers face unimaginable horrors – cannibalistic threats, wolf packs, Mormon militias, and the encroaching U.S. government. For viewers seeking a gritty and violent Western survival drama, this series delivers.

7. Mayor of Kingstown

   Another Taylor Sheridan series, Mayor of Kingstown, explores the grim reality that the prison system is the dominant industry in Kingstown, Michigan. The McLusky family operates as power brokers in this corrupt town. With seven prisons within a ten-mile radius, Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner), the middle brother, serves as a crucial intermediary between the incarcerated population and the outside world. This series delves into systemic racism, incarceration, and power imbalances across three seasons of intense drama, with a fourth season forthcoming.