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Landman Season 2 Episode 4 Explores Tommy's Family Trauma
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Landman Season 2's fourth episode, 'Dancing Rainbows,' centers on the funeral of Tommy Norris's mother, revealing deep-seated family pain through stark contrasting memories shared by Tommy and his father, T.L. Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott deliver standout performances in a pivotal restaurant scene that highlights their characters' fractured bond. The episode also advances subplots involving reconciliation, business risks, and personal vulnerabilities among the ensemble.
The second season of Taylor Sheridan's Landman premiered on Paramount+ to strong fan praise, introducing Sam Elliott as Billy Bob Thornton's on-screen father. Thornton shared insights into their decades-long friendship during a PaleyFest 2025 panel in New York. The series continues to explore the gritty world of West Texas oilfields with its ensemble cast.