Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' Breaks Paramount+ Records with 5.2M Viewers

The oil drama starring Billy Bob Thornton marks the platform's biggest series debut in two years despite mixed reception over industry inaccuracies.

Landman, co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, premiered to 5.2 million viewers across Paramount+ and Paramount Network, making it the platform's most-watched debut since 1923 in 2022.
The series explores the oil boom in West Texas, blending narratives of roughnecks and billionaires while addressing themes of economic and geopolitical impact.
Critics and audiences are divided, with some praising Billy Bob Thornton's performance and others criticizing the series for inaccuracies in its depiction of the oil industry.
Landman benefitted from a strategic scheduling decision, airing immediately after a new Yellowstone episode, which drew millions of viewers.
The show joins Tulsa King and 1923 as one of the top three launches in Paramount+ history, with new episodes streaming every Sunday.