"Episode 4 had everything: Family drama, campy villains, and teary monologues that felt worthy of a run at the Emmys in 2026. (If only awards voters would give Taylor Sheridan a fair chance!) No shade to the Yellowstone creator's previous work, but Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott are without a shred of doubt the best acting combo he's put together yet."
"Last week was partly so successful because it threw aside much of Landman season 2's moving parts to focus on the family. There's still the case of Monty Miller's (Jon Hamm) missing fortune, Cooper's (Jacob Lofland) accidental dealings with new villain Danny Morrell (Andy Garcia), and countless incidents that are stacking up lawsuits on M-Tex property. Episode 5's task is to softly introduce those elements back in and set them on the path to their dramatic conclusions. (Hopefully, without any turbulence.)"
Episode 4 emphasized family dynamics, memorable villains, and standout performances from Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott. Episode 5 must reintroduce and advance several unresolved storylines without losing the family focus that succeeded. Major threads include Monty Miller's missing fortune, Cooper's accidental dealings with Danny Morrell that jeopardize his earnings, and numerous incidents creating lawsuits against M-Tex property. Cooper's drilling fiasco reveals how Morrell's contract cost him the proceeds from six wells, prompting M-Tex to intervene. Tommy rehiring Cooper to train him as a landman and M-Tex lawyer Nate adding procedural complications set the stage for mounting crises, including an oil tanker crash and an unresolved offshore drill.
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