The quiet following Landman Season 2’s explosive finale isn’t laziness or indecision—it’s calculated. Paramount+ and Taylor Sheridan are playing a long game, letting the dust from “Tragedy and Flies” settle just enough before dropping the hammer on Season 3. Industry whispers (and not-so-whispered confirmations) paint a picture of accelerated production, deadlier stakes, and Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) thrust into an uncontrollable oil war where alliances shatter, bodies drop, and control slips through everyone’s fingers like crude.

Season 2 ended on January 18, 2026, with Tommy fired from M-Tex by his ex-wife Cami (Demi Moore), only to launch his own venture: CTT Oil Exploration & Cattle, funded by a dangerous pact with cartel boss Gallino (Andy Garcia). Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) steps up as president, family loyalties are tested, and the Permian Basin feels primed to erupt. The reset teased by co-creator Christian Wallace isn’t a soft reboot—it’s a pressure cooker cranked to maximum.

The Shorter Gap: Production Moving at Breakneck Speed

Unlike many hit shows that drag between seasons, Landman is on a rocket timeline. Paramount+ renewed it for Season 3 in early December 2025, riding the wave of Season 2’s record-breaking premiere (over 9 million global views in days) and a finale that left audiences reeling. Filming is expected to kick off in April or May 2026, per reports from cast members like Sam Elliott and industry outlets.

This compressed window—potentially delivering Season 3 by late 2026 (November/December, mirroring past patterns)—reflects Sheridan’s shift and Paramount’s urgency. Even amid Sheridan’s reported move to a new deal at NBCUniversal, Landman remains a priority. The shorter gap means less time for hype to fade and more momentum from the Season 2 cliffhangers. Fans won’t wait years; they’ll get the payoff while the finale’s shock is still fresh.

(Here: A dramatic still of Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris in the Season 2 finale, staring defiantly amid the oil fields, symbolizing his defiant new beginning.)

Higher Body Count: The Stakes Turn Deadly

Whispers from set insiders and cast interviews point to Season 3 escalating the violence. Season 2 already delivered brutal moments—the attack on Ariana (Paulina Chávez), courtroom battles, and cartel threats—but the reset positions CTT Oil as a direct challenge to M-Tex and bigger players. Gallino’s involvement isn’t background noise; it’s a ticking bomb.

Jacob Lofland has spoken candidly about the “dangerous under tow” beneath the finale’s hope. Cooper’s promotion is “failing upward,” built on trauma and a fragile deal that could explode. The cartel boss’s eerie calm suggests retaliation won’t be loud at first—it’ll be surgical, personal, and lethal. Expect a higher body count as loyalties fray: roughnecks caught in crossfire, betrayals turning fatal, and the oil wars getting “dirtier” as one outlet put it.

Sheridan’s universe thrives on consequence—every deal has a price, every compromise a cost. Season 3 looks set to collect. The Permian Basin isn’t just scenery; it’s a battleground where ambition kills.

(Here: An intense scene from Season 2 showing the oil rig chaos, evoking the high-stakes danger that Season 3 promises to amplify.)

Tommy Norris Steps Into a War He Can No Longer Control

At the center is Tommy Norris, the chain-smoking, quick-witted crisis manager now operating outside the corporate machine. Thornton is locked in—no exit, despite debunked AI-fueled rumors he called “crap.” His performance grounds the show’s chaos, blending cynicism with vulnerability.

But Season 3 strips away his control. Starting CTT Oil with cartel money means Tommy’s no longer calling all shots—he’s indebted, exposed, and vulnerable. The “war” isn’t metaphorical: it’s corporate sabotage, family fractures (Cami’s potential downfall, Cooper’s burdens), federal scrutiny, and Gallino’s shadow looming. Tommy’s defiance in the finale—refusing to fade—sets him up for a reckoning where every move risks everything.

Cast teases from Lofland and others hint at emotional depth: unresolved trauma, shifting dynamics, and a family business that could implode. Thornton has described the role as a “personal phenomenon,” and Season 3 will push Tommy to his breaking point.

The silence? It’s deliberate buildup. No flood of teasers yet—Paramount lets anticipation simmer. When production ramps up this spring, leaks and set photos will follow, but for now, the quiet amplifies the tension.

West Texas is bracing, and so should viewers. Landman Season 3 isn’t just coming—it’s coming hard, fast, and unforgiving. Tommy thought he could outmaneuver the game. Now the game’s outmaneuvering him.

Buckle up. The oil wars are just getting started.