Explosive New Trailer for Landman Season 2 Teases Epic Showdown: Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris Unleashes Fury on Cartel Boss

Paramount+ has dropped a heart-pounding new trailer for the penultimate episode of Landman Season 2, and it’s sending shockwaves through fans. The Taylor Sheridan-created drama, set amid the cutthroat West Texas oil boom, ramps up the stakes to unprecedented levels as crisis manager Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) finally reaches his breaking point in a savage confrontation with ruthless cartel kingpin Armando Gallino (Andy Garcia).

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The trailer, released just days before Episode 9 airs on January 11, opens with escalating chaos at M-Tex Oil. After a series of reckless decisions by ambitious executive Cami Miller (Demi Moore)—whose bold moves have pushed the company to the brink—Tommy is forced to clean up yet another mess. But this time, the fallout involves the Mexican cartel, whose involvement in the oil patch has grown increasingly dangerous. Young roughneck Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland), Tommy’s son, steps up in a big way, showcasing his growth amid the high-stakes environment, while family tensions boil over with tears and raw emotion.

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The trailer’s centerpiece is an absolutely unhinged face-off between Thornton and Garcia. Tommy, the no-nonsense fixer known for his ice-cold demeanor and sharp wit, goes full beast mode. In a dimly lit, tension-filled scene, he unleashes a brutal, jaw-dropping threat on Gallino, the suave yet deadly cartel boss who debuted dramatically in Season 1’s finale by rescuing (and ensnaring) Tommy. Garcia’s Gallino, with his polished menace, stares down Thornton, but it’s clear Tommy is done playing nice. Sirens wail in the background, shots ring out, and the screen cuts to black amid promises of retaliation.

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“Is this the moment Tommy snaps for good?” fans are asking online. The trailer teases cartel strikebacks, potential betrayals within M-Tex, and life-or-death consequences heading into the season finale on January 18. With sirens blaring, high-speed chases through oil fields, and emotional breakdowns, the promo promises that everything changes in this penultimate installment. One line from Tommy—”You think this is a game?”—delivered with Thornton’s signature gravelly intensity, has already gone viral.

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Landman, inspired by the real-life Texas oil boom and the podcast Boomtown, has been a breakout hit for Paramount+, blending Sheridan’s trademark moral ambiguity with gritty action and sharp dialogue. Season 2, which premiered November 16, 2025, has seen returning stars like Ali Larter as Tommy’s ex-wife Angela, Jon Hamm in a recurring role, and new additions amplifying the drama. Andy Garcia’s Gallino has been a fan-favorite villain, with the actor describing the role as a chance to explore “calculated power” against Thornton’s “raw authenticity.”

Billy Bob Thornton, in recent interviews, hinted that Tommy’s arc this season delves deeper into his vulnerabilities. “He’s always been the guy holding it together,” Thornton said, “but when family and empire are both on the line, even ice water boils.” Garcia echoed the sentiment, praising their on-screen chemistry: “Going toe-to-toe with Billy Bob is electric—he brings out the beast in everyone.”

As Episode 9 approaches—titled something evoking high tension based on leaks—the trailer has ignited speculation: Will the cartel declare all-out war? Can Cooper rise to save the day? And does Cami’s ambition finally cost too much? With only two episodes left after this one, Landman is barreling toward an explosive finale.

If you’re not caught up, now’s the time—Paramount+ streams new episodes Sundays. This trailer is pure adrenaline, proving once again why Sheridan’s world of oil, power, and peril is unmissable television.