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Scenario
A modern day story about the pursuit of fortune in the world of oil drilling in West Texas. A land agent, at least one who works for an oil company, will act as a go-between between exploration companies and landowners.
They are also part Fixer, Problem Solver, and Facilitator
The land agent’s job is usually to negotiate and make agreements with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent. As foremen on the construction site, they build roads, housing for workers (the people’s camp), set up the excavation machinery, and drill the well itself, usually in remote locations.
It’s his show!
Taylor Sheridan makes her female characters very shallow, even though they seem strong, so this series is no different. But this show is a winner for me because Billy Bob steals every scene; even the ones with half-naked women!
The way the oil business is portrayed is probably very true to the way the industry is run
BB has the best lines describing the value of oil and what makes the world go round (oil), the settings are great, the way the equipment works is actually quite educational. I don’t understand why the daughter is so angry and the wife is so missed, but I guess that’s Sheridan’s way.
His female characters are extremely flawed
But if you want great lines and the best Billy Bob Thornton, watch this show. He’s brilliant.