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What to Watch After Landman
Beyond the Oil Boom: Four Must‑Watch Westerns for Landman Fans
If you’re hooked on the high‑stakes oil drama of Landman, you’ll want to dive into a quartet of series that each riffs on the same frontier tensions while delivering something fresh. From the brand‑new neo‑western crime ride The Lowdown, to the beloved HBO classic Deadwood, the mind‑bending mystery of Outer Range, and the romantic Texas saga Ransom Canyon, these titles span the spectrum of modern and classic western storytelling.
Together they form a compelling mosaic: The Lowdown’s investigative grit updates the genre for a post‑pandemic world; Deadwood offers a masterclass in period drama and character depth; Outer Range pushes the frontier into speculative territory, and Ransom Canyon grounds the narrative in love‑driven family drama. Whether you crave fresh twists, timeless legends, genre‑blending intrigue, or heartfelt romance, this curated set ensures every fan of Landman finds a new frontier to explore.
Why these shows are similar to Landman
Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West-Texas and a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires that are fueling a boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
These recommendations branch out from Landman with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
The Lowdown
TV • 2025
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
The Lowdown’s gritty Tulsa setting and investigative‑journalism plot echo Landman’s upstairs‑downstairs power struggles, offering a contemporary, crime‑driven take on the oil‑town vibe that will satisfy fans of modern westerns.
Overview
Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.
Deadwood
TV • 2004
western • crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Deadwood delivers the same raw, law‑less boom‑town atmosphere as Landman, but set in the gold‑rush era, providing a timeless, critically lauded look at ambition, corruption, and community formation that appeals to lovers of epic western drama.
Overview
The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
Outer Range
TV • 2022
drama • mystery • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
Outer Range blends frontier land disputes with a supernatural mystery, mirroring Landman’s focus on land ownership while adding a mind‑bending twist that will intrigue viewers who appreciate genre‑bending storytelling.
Overview
A rancher fighting for his land and family stumbles upon an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, forcing a confrontation with the Unknown in ways both intimate and cosmic in the untamable American West.
Ransom Canyon
TV • 2025
drama • western
Why Watch Next
Ransom Canyon captures the heart of Texas ranch life and family feuds, offering a crowd‑pleasing, emotionally charged western that aligns with Landman’s themes of legacy, love, and the relentless fight over land.
Overview
Passions run deep in a small Texas town, as three ranching dynasties fight for their land, their legacies and the people they love.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Landman
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Landman.
Goliath
TV • 2016
Why It’s Relevant
This critically acclaimed legal drama shares the gritty, high‑stakes conflict and intense tone of 'Landman', offering a similarly compelling mix of personal redemption and corporate conspiracy.