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Landman Sets New Streaming Highs as Season 3 Gears Up

The co-creator confirms a prosthetic in a talked-about scene, with Billy Bob Thornton questioning awards recognition.

Overview

  • Paramount+ says the Season 2 finale drew 14.8 million worldwide views in two days, marking a sharp increase over Season 1.
  • The streamer previously reported 9.2 million two-day premiere views and Nielsen tallied 6.2 billion minutes streamed in December.
  • Season 3 is officially renewed, with production slated for spring 2026 and on-location Texas heat cited as a major challenge.
  • Christian Wallace says an intimacy coordinator oversaw the explicit scene and a prosthetic was used rather than actual nudity.
  • Billy Bob Thornton argues awards bodies have overlooked Taylor Sheridan’s shows for political reasons and he rebuffs exit rumors.