Taylor Sheridan's 2-Part Neo-Western Hits Major Milestone on Paramount+

Landman, the latest hit from the Yellowstone creator, has spent nearly 200 days on the streamer's top charts.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Taylor Sheridan's blockbuster shows have been propping up the Paramount+ streaming service, and his impending departure will be a major concern for the studio. Before he leaves for a creative partnership with NBCUniversal, Sheridan will have created at least two new shows for Paramount+, including the neo-Western Landman starring Billy Bob Thornton. According to FlixPatrol, Landman has spent nearly 200 days on the domestic Paramount+ chart and remains a fixture on the streamer's global leaderboard, alongside Sheridan's other hits like Yellowstone and Tulsa King.

Why it matters

Sheridan's shows have been crucial to the success of Paramount+, and the performance of his latest series Landman demonstrates his continued ability to create hit content for the platform. As Sheridan prepares to depart for NBCUniversal, the longevity and popularity of Landman on Paramount+ underscores the importance of his creative vision to the streamer's future.

The details

Landman, Sheridan's modern-day neo-Western series, was released in 2024 and returned for a second season in 2025. Unlike some of Sheridan's previous limited series like 1883 and Lawman: Bass Reeves, Landman has been renewed for a third season, indicating its strong performance. The show holds a solid 80% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, although the audience score is relatively lower at 56%.

  • Landman was released in 2024.
  • The second season of Landman premiered in November 2025.
  • Landman was renewed for a third season in December 2025.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

The creative force behind the Yellowstone franchise and hit series like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King, who will soon be departing Paramount for a creative partnership with NBCUniversal.

Billy Bob Thornton

The lead actor in Landman, playing the role of a modern-day Daniel Plainview.

Paramount+

The streaming service that has been heavily reliant on Sheridan's hit shows, including Landman, which has spent nearly 200 days on the platform's domestic top charts.

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What’s next

Landman has been renewed for a third season, and fans can expect to see the continuation of the neo-Western series on Paramount+ in the coming years.

The takeaway

Taylor Sheridan's ability to create hit content for Paramount+ has been crucial to the platform's success, and the strong performance of his latest series Landman underscores his continued importance to the streamer's future. As Sheridan prepares to depart for NBCUniversal, the longevity and popularity of Landman on Paramount+ will be a significant loss for the platform.