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That enthusiasm is especially clear when he talks about Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ drama about the dangerous and complicated world of West Texas oil. For viewers who have followed the series from the beginning, the show has become a distinctive mix of corporate warfare, family conflict, oil-industry politics and Sheridan’s unmistakable taste for larger-than-life characters.

The problem is that fans may now have to wait considerably longer for the next installment.

Landman has completed two seasons so far, and both have attracted strong attention from viewers. The series has also maintained something that many modern streaming shows have struggled to preserve: a remarkably predictable annual release pattern. Season 1 arrived in November 2024, followed almost exactly one year later by Season 2 in November 2025.

That consistency made it easy for fans to assume that another fall premiere was coming.

Unfortunately, Season 3 appears increasingly unlikely to arrive in 2026.

The latest update comes from Paramount+, where Jane Wiseman, the streamer’s executive vice president and head of originals, confirmed that Sheridan is still actively writing Landman’s third season. Speaking to Deadline about the network’s continuing relationship with the prolific creator, Wiseman specifically named Landman among the projects Sheridan is currently working on.

“Between Tulsa and Landman, which Taylor is writing right now,” Wiseman said, before listing several other Sheridan projects that remain part of Paramount’s plans.

The statement is encouraging in one sense because it confirms that Landman is still moving forward. However, it is also a warning sign for anyone hoping to see Tommy Norris return before the end of this year.

If the scripts are still being written and production is not expected to begin until September, filming will likely extend deep into 2027. James Jordan, who plays Dale Bradley, previously indicated that production could continue through the first quarter of next year.

That makes a 2027 release increasingly realistic.

For fans, the delay is frustrating precisely because Landman had managed to avoid one of streaming television’s most irritating habits. Unlike shows that disappear for two or three years between seasons, Sheridan’s oil drama had established a reliable rhythm.

Season 1 premiered on Nov. 17, 2024, while Season 2 arrived on Nov. 16, 2025. Season 3 was then renewed in December 2025, only a few weeks into the second season.

At that point, everything appeared to be lining up perfectly for another November premiere.

Instead, the production schedule began shifting.

The planned production start was reportedly moved from May to late August before being pushed again to September. Jordan subsequently indicated that filming would run into early 2027, making a 2026 release almost impossible.

For a series that had become a dependable part of Paramount+’s fall schedule, that represents a significant change.

It also raises another question that fans may not want to think about yet: how much longer can Landman realistically continue?

Sheridan remains under enormous creative pressure, with a sprawling collection of projects competing for his attention. His television empire includes established shows such as Yellowstone and Tulsa King, while Lioness, Landman and Mayor of Kingstown continue to demand new material. He is also developing newer projects and working on major film assignments.

There is only so much time one writer can have.

That may be particularly important for Landman because Sheridan has historically maintained a hands-on approach to the series. The show does not operate like a conventional television production with a large writers’ room constantly generating episodes. Instead, much of the storytelling responsibility remains concentrated around Sheridan.

That approach has helped give the series its distinctive voice, but it also means production can move only as quickly as the scripts are completed.

And right now, those scripts are still being written.

That doesn’t mean Landman is in danger of cancellation. In fact, the opposite appears to be true.

Wiseman’s comments make it clear that Paramount+ still sees Sheridan’s shows as a crucial part of its future. She described the company’s desire to continue serving what she called the “Sheridan audience” and the broader “Taylorverse.”

Most importantly, she offered a simple reassurance to Landman viewers.

“We have more Landman coming.”

That should put at least some fears to rest.

There is also plenty of story left to tell after Season 2’s dramatic conclusion. Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris ended the season in a dramatically different position, preparing to move forward independently after the escalating turmoil surrounding M-Tex Oil.

Meanwhile, Demi Moore’s Cami Miller was left facing an uncertain future as the battle over the company’s direction intensified.

The second season also continued to push the show beyond straightforward oil-industry drama. Sheridan used the world of M-Tex to explore wealth, power, family loyalty and the consequences of decisions made by people who control enormous amounts of money.

That formula has clearly worked.

Landman has repeatedly performed strongly on Paramount+, giving the streamer another major Sheridan success. Even with the controversy surrounding some of its storylines, the series has maintained a loyal audience that is eager to see what happens next.

The delay, therefore, is unlikely to weaken interest.

If anything, the longer wait could make Season 3 one of Paramount+’s biggest returning events whenever it finally arrives.

The bigger issue is whether Sheridan can maintain the quality of the series while juggling so many other commitments. His television universe has expanded dramatically in recent years, and the number of projects attached to his name has become almost comical.

There is Landman. There is Tulsa King. There is Lioness. There is Mayor of Kingstown. There is The Madison. There are additional Yellowstone-related projects and other dramas competing for his time. Then there are his film commitments, including the Call of Duty movie and F.A.S.T.

At some point, something has to give.

For now, though, Landman fans can take comfort in the fact that the show is not disappearing. Paramount+ is still committed, Sheridan is still writing and the cast is preparing to return.

The annual schedule may be gone, but Tommy Norris isn’t.

And perhaps the extra time will ultimately benefit Season 3. Sheridan now has an opportunity to carefully shape the next chapter rather than rushing it into production simply to preserve an arbitrary release window.

That could be exactly what Landman needs.

The wait may be annoying, but if the extra months result in a stronger story, a more satisfying continuation for Tommy and Cami, and another season capable of matching the first two, fans may eventually decide that the delay was worth it.

For now, however, the message from Paramount+ is simple: Landman is still coming.

Just don’t expect to see it this fall.