Landman's Tommy Replacement Could Officially Doom Season 3

Landman’s Season 2 finale positions Season 3 for a major shift, with Tommy stepping back and his son Cooper taking over more responsibilities. In the setup described, Tommy cuts the company’s corporate ties, starts a new venture funded by Gallino’s money, and reshapes the staff and board with friends and family. Nate becomes treasurer, Rebecca chief counsel, and T.L. returns from retirement to help run drilling operations. Cooper is named president, meaning he will manage the oil empire and eventually be positioned as the franchise’s new face. The article argues this replacement could hurt the show’s appeal because Billy Bob Thornton’s performance is viewed as the core draw, while Cooper is portrayed as less charismatic and less compelling.