19/36
A modern day story about finding your fortune in the oil rig world of West Texas. A landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as a go-between between exploration companies and landowners. Typically, a landman’s job is to negotiate and finalize contracts with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the companies they represent. Essentially, they manage the land and secure the lease so that they can drill for oil and gas. Like a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, man-camp housing, oversee the installation of excavation machinery, and drill the site itself, especially in remote locations. They are also part-time fixers, problem solvers, and managers. Referenced in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #44.24 (2022). This could easily be rated an 8.5 – 9. If it weren’t for the creepy and overly sexualized daughter & ex-wife/mother. They serve no plot purpose, and are just annoying and offensive to the women of West Texas. As a man from far west Texas myself, I understand where Sheridan is coming from in a sense, but this is awful. West Texas women are the strongest, most ambitious women I know. Plus, the writing and acting are great. Sheridan could easily have another Yellowstone on her hands if she gets rid of the very uncomfortable interfamilial horniness. But then again, I like a bit of Sheridan’s writing (and acting) and it’s an absolutely very enjoyable series, for the most part.