In the season 2 finale of Landman, Tommy and Angela share moments of mutual support that signal a shift in their tumultuous marriage. Stars Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Larter discussed the development in separate interviews, highlighting the characters' growth amid career upheavals. The episode ends with the couple embracing Tommy's new venture.
The season 2 finale of Landman delivers high-stakes drama, including Cooper's arrest, Tommy's launch of a new oil company alongside Cooper, T.L., and former MTex colleagues, and a chaotic multi-car pile-up on the highway. Amid these events, a subtler but significant storyline unfolds between Tommy Norris (played by Billy Bob Thornton) and his wife Angela (Ali Larter), marking a turning point in their relationship.
Angela learns of Tommy's firing from MTex—revealed to her by Gallino's wife Bella—yet responds with restraint rather than anger. In a subsequent phone call, Tommy assures her of his plan and vows not to turn to alcohol as in the past. Larter explained her approach to the scene: "Going from [Episode] 9 into [Episode] 10... it was really important to me that... when things get very serious with her... she falls into a little bit of, not just fear, but quiet. And that's something I feel is very truthful to human nature. I didn't want her sobbing or crying."
Later, in a conversation on a plane, Tommy acknowledges Angela's aspirations for a "special and sparkly life" with adoration, contrasting a mocking exchange from season 1. The episode closes with them in the backyard, arms around each other, celebrating Tommy's fresh start.
Thornton, viewing the series as a fan, shared uncertainties about Tommy's future: "I wonder about the same things you wonder about... Is Cami gonna become, like, my arch-nemesis? Or are [Gallino] and I gonna become really close?" He emphasized the couple's enduring love: "I think at their core, they've always been on the same page... They've come a long way in the way they communicate with each other."
Larter noted the complexity: "It's complicated, and their relationship is complicated." Created by Taylor Sheridan, Landman explores the rough world of West Texas oil, with this finale underscoring personal resilience amid professional chaos.
