Oil, Greed, and Blood: Inside the Ruthless World of Landmen

Fri Sep 06 2024
Welcome to a cutthroat industry where billions are made daily - but at what cost? In 'Landman,' Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, the man tasked with securing land for oil giants. Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. Because in this wild west of fracking and fortune, it's not just the landscape that gets drilled into - it's the souls of those who dare to stand in the way of progress. The trailer opens with a chilling line: 'The first part is pretty simple,' Thornton intones. 'It's the second part that can get you killed. ' He's talking about managing the people, the locals whose land has been promised riches but often finds ruin instead. It's a story as old as time - corporate greed trampling on the little guy. But Sheridan, the mind behind Yellowstone's success, is here to put a fresh spin on this tale of exploitation and betrayal. With an all-star cast including Demi Moore and Jon Hamm, Landman promises to be a gritty, unflinching look at the true price of black gold. So strap in and get ready for a wild ride through the heart of darkness - because in this world of oil barons and landmen, everyone's got a secret. . . and some will stop at nothing to keep it buried. The real question is: when the dust settles and the wells run dry, what will be left? Your guess is as good as ours. In a world where Yellowstone has set the bar high for compelling western drama, Landman looks poised to deliver another masterclass in suspense, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of family - even if that family happens to be a bunch
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    Is the $3 billion daily profit figure for the oil and gas industry a deliberate exaggeration to fuel public fear?
    Does the oil industry truly make $3 billion in daily profit? How reliable is this figure?
    What are the show's underlying messages about power, greed, and the environment?

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