'Landman' Finale SHOCKER! What Coyote's Return Means for Season 3?!

Well, folks, the dust has settled on season two of Paramount+'s *Landman*, and if you were expecting a tidy resolution, think again. Taylor Sheridan, along with Christian Wallace, delivered a finale that, while slick and dramatic, ultimately brought us full circle, right back to the desolate Texas landscape and the ever-watchful eyes of...coyotes. Yes, coyotes. Seems like Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris just can't catch a break from those wily canines.

'Landman' Finale SHOCKER! What Coyote's Return Mea...

The episode, aptly titled "Tragedy and Flies," mirrored the season one closer. Remember that? Tommy, fresh from a brutal encounter with Andy Garcia's cartel, facing down a coyote, basically telling it to buzz off. This time around, it's a more introspective Tommy, weathered by the season's events. He delivers a monologue, a bit preposterous, admittedly, but undeniably compelling, about tragedy, mortality, and claiming the present moment. "You can't have today, bud. Today is mine," he declares. You gotta admit, the man has a way with words, even when addressing a wild animal.

Sheridan's formula is pretty clear at this point: *Dallas* with a 21st-century budget. Slow-motion shots, intense close-ups, and a healthy dose of melodrama. It's undeniably effective, appealing to that vast swathe of America that appreciates a good story, even if it's a little over-the-top. Plus, it seems the "cosplay cowboys of the coasts" are also tuning in for the ride.

Andy Garcia hints at more trouble brewing for Tommy, suggesting his character might slip back into that "other world" at any moment. Good thing *Landman* got renewed for a third season, because it sounds like it's going to be a bumpy ride.

One thing that *Landman* does well, like pretty much all Sheridan projects, is explore the theme of loyalty. Norris is building a new family business, bringing his crew along for the ride. We're talking Cooper as President, Norris as Senior VP, and even good ol' T.L., played by the legendary Sam Elliott, overseeing drilling. And, in a surprising twist for a Sheridan show, there's even a lucrative profit-sharing scheme involved. Dare I say, it almost sounds a little...socialistic?

Now, what role Cami (Moore) will play in the upcoming season is anyone's guess. Will she be back in the swimming pool, or will she embrace dry land? What is certain is Moore was impressed with the depth of Sheridan’s female characters.

“For a straight white man, that was really even more impressive, because they were so nuanced,” she said. “He’s found an incredible ability to strike this balance between intensity drama, action and humor, all surrounded in tremendous heart.”