Yellowstone’s reign on the streaming charts has been cut short by anotherTaylor Sheridanshow. It’s been a solid year for aseries produced by Sheridan, withLioness,Tulsa King, andMayor of Kingstowngetting generally positive reviews for their latest seasons. All three are likely to be renewed, with Zoe Saldana indicating that there is more story to tell forLioness. Stallone has hinted at the same forTulsa King. But even as his other dramas build momentum,Yellowstoneremains one of the biggest television shows and boasts record-breaking ratings.
There’s a lot of interest in the long-running Westernbecause of the headlines surrounding lead star Kevin Costner’s exit and how that led tothe death of John Dutton. But there’s also the added element of uncertainty around the series itself, specifically whether it will be renewed for season 6 or continue in the form of a sequel show, which would reportedly focus on Beth, Kayce, and Rip. It’s hard to imagine the interest in the originalYellowstonecharacters fading anytime soon, regardless of spinoffs and other Sheridan dramas that trade on similar themes. But a new arrival is putting up a good fight.
Landman Tops Reelgood’s Streaming Charts
Yellowstone Comes In Second
Reelgood, which tracks audience interest,reveals thatLandmanhas edged outYellowstonefor the top spot.Landman, which streams Sundays on Paramount+,had the top spot for the week of November 21 through to November 27, across all platforms in the US.Yellowstoneseason 5 part 2, on Peacock, had been in the top spot for the week prior. But both series are capturing the interest of audiences and beating out some big titles. Other shows on the list includeArcane,Say Nothing, andThe Day of the Jackal.
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Reelgood, which uses first-party data from interactions with movies and TV shows on the platform in real-time, finds thatSheridan holds the top two spots on the overall charts.LandmanandYellowstonecome ahead of blockbusters likeDeadpool & Wolverineand solid hits likeAlien: Romulus. On the television side, the two Sheridan shows beat out the new Netflix comedyA Man on the Insideand the Apple TV+ sci-fi dramaSiloin addition to HBO’sDune: Prophecy. The top-ranking matches with the fact thatLandmanhas already broken viewership records, according to Paramount.
Paramount’s numbers are a combination of linear data from VideoAmp and internal data.
The new drama nabbed5.2 million cross-platform same-day viewers for its first episode. This marks the biggest premiere for a Paramount+ Original in two years, taking the baton from theYellowstonespinoff1923. Sheridan’s latest starry drama also has the distinction of being in the top three for the biggest launches in Paramount+ history, joiningTulsa Kingand1923. It speaks to the fact that the prolific producer is one of the biggest hit-makers for Paramount, with his new show successfully leaning on an established formula.
What Is Landman About?
It’s Another Starry Cast For A Sheridan Show
Landmanis based on theBoomtownpodcast, with the story unfolding asa class and cultural contrast between billionaires and everyday workers in West Texas. The adaptation dives into the world of fortune-seeking and oil rigs, helped along with the supportof an impressive castthat’sled by the Oscar-winning Billy Bob Thornton. He plays the titular landman at an oil company, Tommy Norris, but he’s not the only familiar face in the ensemble. Sheridan, who co-created the series with Christian Wallace, and wrote all 10 episodes, brought together an impressive ensemble of relative newcomers, veteran performers, and well-liked familiar faces.
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With an ensemble that also includes the likes of Demi Moore and Jon Hamm, in addition to Andy García and Michael Peña in guest roles, reviews forLandmanhave drawn the obviousYellowstonecomparisons. On Rotten Tomatoes, where the oil drama has 76% score, the consensus notes that the Paramount+ Original “plumbs much of the same territory as other Taylor Sheridan-penned series, but having Billy Bob Thornton on hand turns this Texas crude into highly watchable fuel.” That may speak toSheridan’s secret weapon, which is putting in the right actors to lead his projects.
Landman True Story & Inspiration Explained: What To Know About The Texas Oil Boom
Landman introduces audiences to the world of the Permian Basin’s oil industry. Here’s the real-life basis for the show’s subject explained.
Going back toYellowstone, which kicked off Sheridan’s TV boom, it had the two-time Oscar-winning Costner front and center.Tulsa Kingbrought Stallone to the small screen, whileLionesshas several acclaimed actors, whether it’s Nicole Kidman or Morgan Freeman.1923features Harrison Ford in a dramatic role andthe upcoming family sagaThe Madisonfeatures Michelle Pfeiffer.Landmanis very much a part of that, utilizing familiar faces for a story that is both heightened while still being handled with a light touch.
Landmanseason 2has yet to be confirmed. But if the show’s strong start continues to hold, it would be very easy to see the Norris family growing as big as the Duttons. The early possibilities are already there, even though Thornton’s protagonist is a very different man than John Dutton.
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Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.
