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Sometimes, the story you’re telling gets away from you. And it seems Taylor Sheridan, a masterful architect of narrative tension and gripping moral dilemmas, might have been caught in that very trap withLandman.
The visionary behindYellowstoneandMayor of Kingstown—two shows filled with dirty politics, gritty characters, and suspense—appears to have lost his creative spark. WhileYellowstoneoften earns its outlandishness,Landmanpresents an idea so flagrantly implausible that it makes even the most far-fetchedYellowstonestorylines look like intricate masterpieces by comparison.
Landmansuggests that a Mexican cartel, in a fit of daring audacity, would threaten a billion-dollar oil company on U.S. soil. And while that might sound like a juicy plot point to some, the reality of the situation feels more like a thoughtless misstep than a thrilling twist.
Cartels, oil men, and unrealistic risks: WhyLandman’s plot falls flat?
Taylor Sheridanhas built his reputation on creating tension-laden narratives that blur the lines between right and wrong. But withLandman, he may have bitten off more than he can chew, pushing believability so far that evenYellowstone’s nonsense storylines seem grounded by comparison.
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At the heart of the debate is the portrayal of a cartel inLandmantargeting a billion-dollar oil company on U.S. soil—a move that feels wildly out of step with real-world logic. While audiences can accept the cartels being involved in criminal activities like stealing trucks or even hijacking planes, the notion of them directly threatening a massive corporation in America seems almost laughable.
This is especially true when considering the deadly consequences for anyone daring to provoke U.S. law enforcement.
This isn’t just about the law. It’s about the balance of power and the consequences of stepping out of line. If cartels targeted a major U.S. business, they’d face an onslaught of federal and state action, far worse than any local law enforcement threat. Yet inLandman, Sheridan seems to ignore these realities, creating a scenario that feels more fictional than believable. For fans familiar with cartel operations, this plot choice undermines the show’s credibility.
Let’s read a few fans’ comments:
Ergo, fans believe thatLandmantakes an unnecessary detour into lazy writing, especially considering the real-world lessons that Sheridan himself has explored in past projects.
When Cartels inLandmanmakeYellowstonelook like a masterpiece
When compared toYellowstone,Landman’s reckless plot choices make the past absurdities of the former seem almost well-crafted. For example, the death of Roarke Morris inYellowstone—a character with great potential—was handled with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. A high-profile villain with a vendetta against the Duttons,Roarke’s death came out of nowhere, and not in a good way.
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Not only was this a completely anticlimactic death, but the show never even bothered to explain what happened to his body. Did anyone find him? Was there any investigation? Instead of providing closure, his death was dropped like a loose thread, with zero consequences. The man who spent the entirety of the show making life miserable for the Duttons, just disappears into thin air.
As one fan put it:
And don’t even get us started on the reporter Jamie (Wes Bentley’scharacter) killed in Season 2. Yes, we’re talking about Sarah Nguyen, the journalist, who died offhandedly, and her death was never fully addressed. Both Roarke and Sarah were high-profile figures, yet their disappearances barely raised an eyebrow inYellowstone, which feels like a slap in the face to viewers who demand a bit of coherence.
It’s as thoughYellowstonehad a real chance to deepen its world, but instead, these storylines are tossed aside like old laundry. Nevertheless, it pales in comparison to the outright leap of logic inLandman, where a cartel is depicted as daring to jeopardize everything by targeting an American corporation. And fans are left wondering if Taylor Sheridan is still in control of his storytelling or if he’s simply running out of steam.
YellowstoneandLandmanare available to watch on Paramount+.
Siddhika Prajapati
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With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
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