Sheridan’s Paramount+ Era and an Approaching Exit
Taylor Sheridan has been one of the most influential creative forces on Paramount+ in recent years. His Yellowstone universe and companion projects — plus hits like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King — have helped define the streamer’s identity and attracted large, loyal audiences. That influence has made newsworthy Sheridan’s recent public split with Paramount’s leadership and his announced future creative partnership with NBCUniversal. Before he departs, however, Sheridan will deliver at least two more series for Paramount+, and one of them is already staking a significant claim on the service’s leaderboard.
Where Sheridan’s Shows Stand
Sheridan’s output for Paramount+ includes a mix of limited-run projects and ongoing franchises:
- Yellowstone (and the broader Yellowstone franchise) — the flagship property.
- 1883 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves — conceived as limited series.
- 1923 and Lioness — each have aired two seasons.
- Mayor of Kingstown — four seasons to date.
- Tulsa King — also building a multi-season run.
These series have varied in format and scope, but collectively they’ve underpinned Paramount+’s programming strategy and subscriber engagement.
Landman: A Neo-Western That’s Rising Fast
Landman, Sheridan’s neo-Western led by Billy Bob Thornton, has emerged as one of the streamer’s standout new properties. Key facts:
- Premiere date: November 17, 2024.
- Creative team: Written by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
- Lead cast: Billy Bob Thornton (Tommy Norris) and Ali Larter (Angela Norris).
- Genre: Modern-era drama rooted in the oil-and-gas world.
- Where to watch: Available on Paramount+ domestically.
The series centers on landmen — intermediaries who negotiate oil and gas leases between landowners and energy companies — and tracks one driven landman whose professional ambition entangles him in high-stakes deals, moral compromises, and intense rivalries. The show leans into contemporary neo-Western themes: the collision of moneyed power and local communities, the exploitation of land and people, and the personal cost of ruthless ambition.
Streaming Momentum and Critical Response
Landman’s performance on the charts has been especially notable. Tracking by FlixPatrol shows the series spent nearly 200 days on Paramount+’s domestic chart and remains a regular presence on the streamer’s global leaderboard alongside Sheridan staples like Yellowstone and Tulsa King. That longevity makes Landman one of Sheridan’s most persistent streaming successes to date.
On critics’ and audience reception:
- Rotten Tomatoes critics score: 80%.
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 56%.
- Critical consensus for season two: “Further refining its brutish elements into addictive drama, Landman’s second season makes minor improvements in its treatment of female characters while continuing to benefit from Billy Bob Thornton’s hangdog swagger.”
The contrast between critic and audience scores suggests the show has polarized viewers even as it earns praise for performance, tone, and worldbuilding. Season two premiered in November 2025, and the series was renewed for a third season a month later — a clear sign of Paramount+’s confidence in its continued value.
Why This Matters for Paramount+
Landman’s chart longevity and renewal come at a pivotal moment for Paramount+. As Sheridan prepares to shift some of his future output away from the platform, the streamer will want to maximize the value of the Sheridan projects still on its slate. Landman’s sustained presence on domestic and global leaderboards demonstrates that Sheridan’s brand can still generate extended engagement beyond the Yellowstone umbrella. It also underlines how reliant Paramount+ has become on Sheridan’s creative muscle to drive subscriptions and cultural conversation.
For Sheridan, Landman reinforces the versatility of his neo-Western approach — translating the rough edges of his signature themes into a contemporary tale about energy, land, and power that resonates with viewers across markets.
Looking Ahead
With a third season already greenlit, Landman is positioned to extend its chart run and further cement its place among Sheridan’s most prominent streaming properties. Whether it ultimately surpasses other titles in overall longevity or cultural impact will depend on how the series evolves creatively and how Paramount+ leverages the show in its programming mix.
For now, Landman stands as a prominent example of Sheridan’s ability to craft serialized drama that both critics and many viewers find compelling — and it arrives as one of the last major Sheridan projects to debut on Paramount+ before his move to new pastures.