Summary

  • Landman is a tension-filled drama focusing on the oil business and gripping character relationships.
  • 1883 and 1923 are spin-offs of the Yellowstone series that explore the origins of the Dutton family.
  • Mayor of Kingstown offers a gritty crime drama with deep character development, perfect for fans of Landman.

Landman is a tension-heavy drama series that follows the everyday catastrophe of the oil business and what it takes to pull billions from the Earth. Starring Billy Bob Thorton as Tommy Norris, a man with his finger on the pulse of the Texas desert known as The Patch. Tommy is the glue that keeps the oil business together and the grease that keeps the wheels spinning. Facing off against violent workers, drug cartels, and saboteurs are all in a day's work from sunrise to sunset.

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Landman is a brilliantly told series focusing on heavy character relationships and dramatic encounters. The show has an incredible cast of talented actors and actresses who bring it all to the table and deliver the perfect package. Landman is yet another success by the renowned Taylor Sheridan, who, as of late, has been able to create one iconic series after another with over five under his belt. For fans of Landman seeking other entertainment, there are a number of shows that match the energy of the series.

7 1883

An Origin Of The Yellowstone Ranch And Dutton Name

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  • Number of Seasons: 1
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The Yellowstone universe has expanded since its early days and has had several spin-off shows, one of which was in 1883. Starring names like Sam Elliot, Isabella May, LaMonica Garret, and Billy Bob Thorton bring excellence and dedication to this gritty Western tale.

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The Dutton family, future landowners of the Yellowstone ranch, started at the bottom and tried to find their way out of poverty with sickness, war, and raiders on their backs. 1883 is the origin of Yellowstone and how the first descendants gathered their wealth and property with blood, sweat, and tears. The series has aired for one season and is available to watch with a Paramount Plus subscription.

6 1923

A Prequel To Yellowstone Set In The Final Days Of The Cowboy

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  • Number Of Seasons: 1
  • Streaming On: Paramount Plus

1923 is yet another spin-off of the Yellowstone series telling an older story in a different time period, when John Dutton's uncle, Jacob Dutton, played by Harison Ford, tries to keep what is his and protect his family, along with his brother James Dutton, played by Tim McGraw, and wife Carra Dutton, played by Helen Mirren.

After owning the land for many years, the Duttons and their land come under fire as tensions explode with Irish immigrants who tire of getting so little. The series focuses on Jacob Dutton's fight for survival as honor and respect go out the window. In the opening moments of the show, after a violent attack, Jacob barely escapes with his life and decides to take the kid gloves off.

5 Mayor Of Kings Town

A Series About Honor Amongst Thieves And The Lack Of It

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Release Date
November 14, 2021
Directors
Stephen Kay, Guy Ferland, Christoph Schrewe, Clark Johnson, Paul Cameron, Tasha Smith, Taylor Sheridan
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Drama
Creator(s)
Hugh Dillon, Taylor Sheridan

The Mayor of Kingstown is a drastically different take from most of Taylor Sheridan's television shows but shares the intense atmosphere, and intricate character work that each of his series possesses. Jeremy Renner, known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars as an ex-convict who inherited his brother's title as go-between of a violent city after his death.

Not entirely adequate for the job, Mike (Jeremy Renner) tries to ensure peace between gangs, Russians, and police to prevent the city he loves from being swallowed up by violence. Mayor Of Kingstown is a gritty crime drama filled with deep character development involving both major and minor cast members, making the series a memorable watch. As the fourth season quickly approaches, all three seasons of Mayor of Kingstown can be watched with a Paramount Plus subscription.

4 Longmire

A Gritty Modern-Day Western

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June 3, 2012
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A&E, Netflix
Directors
J. Michael Muro, Christopher Chulack, Daniel Sackheim, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Michael Offer, Peter Weller, Alex Graves, David Boyd, James Hayman, Kari Skogland, Lodge Kerrigan
Writers
John Coveny, Hunt Baldwin, Tony Tost, Sarah Nicole Jones
Seasons
6
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Longmire is not a Taylor Sheridan program, but it is a terrific series nonetheless. Set in Absaroka County, Wyoming, a lone sheriff fends off all sorts of threats while trying to come to terms with his own trauma that may be bleeding into his work life.

Starring Robert Taylor as Walt Longmire, a grizzled and reserved old Sherif who's been in the morning for the last ten years, must maintain peace in his county as snakes gather from all sides. Walking the line between lawman and vigilante, Longmire relies on his partner Vic Moretti, played by Katee Sackhoff, to keep him in line. Many twists and turns occur in the everyday lives of the Absaroka Sherif department, such as poachers, serial killers, and relations with the Native American community.

3 Justified

A Tension Filled Home-Brewed Series Filled With Action And Drama

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Release Date
March 16, 2010
Directors
Adam Arkin, Jon Avnet, Peter Werner, Bill Johnson, John Dahl, Michael W. Watkins, Dean Parisot, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Tony Goldwyn, Don Kurt, Michael Katleman, Billy Gierhart, Frederick King Keller, John David Coles, Lesli Linka Glatter
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Fred Golan, Taylor Elmore, Ingrid Escajeda, VJ Boyd
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Crime
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Justified is another action-packed drama that matches Landman's energy incredibly well. Starring Timothy Olyphant as Deputy Raylan Givens, who grew up in a small rough-necked town that brought him up strong and brave. Working diligently, Givens made it all the way to Miami as a detective but fell from grace after a questionable shoot.

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Known for his quick trigger, Raylen is a cop without a home and must trek back to his hometown and become a marshal. From day one to the last day, Raylen is met with old friends, enemies, and lovers who make returning more than a hassle. Justified also features Walton Goggons, known for The Hateful Eigh t and Sons of Anarchy, who accompanies Olyphant Givens as a rival in Boyd Crowder.

2 Goliath

Yet Another Fantastic Billy Bob Thorton Performance

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October 13, 2016
Directors
Dennie Gordon, Alik Sakharov, Anthony Hemingway, Bill D'Elia
Writers
David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro, Andrew Matisziw
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Goliath stars Billy Bob Thorton as Billy McBride, also the leading man in Landman, who plays a downtrodden public defense attorney who lands the case of a century. Spending most of his time at bars and dives, barely able to remember the names of his clients.

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When a fresh-faced attorney brings him in on a wrongful death suit, Billy may have signed up for more than he bargained for as he goes up against a company he used to work for. Billy Bob Thornton brings as much attitude and aura to this performance as he does in Landman, making the entire series a must-watch for fans of his and the show. Goliath is available to watch on Amazon Prime with a subscription.

1 Yellowstone

A Character-Rich Series That Embodies Loyalty

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June 20, 2018
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Hailed as one of Taylor Sheridan's best series, Yellowstone follows the modern-day cowboy family of Duttons as they do whatever they have to do to protect what's theirs. Having owned the Yellowstone ranch for over one hundred years, the land has made them the target of state officials, real estate companies, and even black sheep of the Dutton name.

John Dutton, the father of the ranch, is a ruthless but not unfeeling cowboy played by Kevin Costner, who brings an immense aura to the series as if he were meant for the role. Violence seems to be the only currency that enemies of the Dutton family understand, as all loyal Yellowstone families take up arms against nearly the entire state.

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Release Date
November 17, 2024
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Paramount
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Taylor Sheridan, Christian Wallace
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