Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" Outpaces George R.R. Martin's "Dark Winds" on Streaming

The Western drama starring Billy Bob Thornton is leading the Amazon PVOD chart, surpassing Martin's neo-Western crime series.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Taylor Sheridan's acclaimed series "Landman" has been outperforming George R.R. Martin's "Dark Winds" on streaming platforms, with the former recording a series high in Nielsen's streaming ratings and spending nearly 200 days on the Amazon PVOD chart. "Landman" stars Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris and has received strong critical reviews, though its audience score is more mixed.

Why it matters

The success of "Landman" further solidifies Taylor Sheridan's position as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, with his ability to create compelling Western, crime, and action-driven content resonating with audiences. This rivalry between Sheridan and Martin's Western-influenced works highlights the ongoing popularity of the genre and the competition for streaming dominance.

The details

According to data from FlixPatrol, "Landman" is leading the Amazon PVOD chart, ahead of Martin's neo-Western crime series "Dark Winds". The Thornton-led drama recorded a series high in Nielsen's streaming ratings for the week of January 19 to 25, with 1.62 billion minutes of viewing time. "Landman" has also spent nearly 200 days on the Amazon PVOD chart, showcasing its sustained popularity.

  • "Landman" was released in 2024 and returned for a second season in 2025.
  • The second season of "Landman" premiered on Paramount+ on January 18, 2026.

The players

Taylor Sheridan

An American screenwriter, director, and actor known for his work on the "American Frontier" trilogy and the Yellowstone franchise, as well as other acclaimed television series like Mayor of Kingstown and Tulsa King.

George R.R. Martin

An American novelist and screenwriter, best known for his "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series, which was adapted into the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" and its spin-offs.

Billy Bob Thornton

An American actor, filmmaker, and musician who stars as Tommy Norris in Sheridan's series "Landman".

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What’s next

Landman has been renewed for a third season, and fans can expect to see more of the Western drama starring Billy Bob Thornton in the future.

The takeaway

The success of Taylor Sheridan's Landman, outpacing George R.R. Martin's Dark Winds on streaming, further cements Sheridan's status as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, particularly in the Western and crime drama genres. This rivalry between two acclaimed storytellers highlights the ongoing popularity of these genres and the competition for streaming dominance.