Yellowstone Universe: Is Landman Set in the Same World?

Taylor Sheridan fans have begun to wonder if his upcoming series Landman will be a part of the Yellowstone universe. The famed writer and producer has helmed several critically acclaimed hits over the years. Some of them are speculated to be an extension of his biggest show, the 2018 neo-western drama Yellowstone.

So, here is everything we know about Sheridan’s upcoming drama series Landman and its possible connection with Yellowstone.

Are Taylor Sheridan’s Landman and Yellowstone connected to each other?

Taylor Sheridan and other creators of Landman have not confirmed the show’s connection with Yellowstone.

The plot details of the series is still kept secret and is expected to arrive late this year on November 17, 2024. A brief overview says that it centers on the cut-throat world of the influential billionaires of the oil industry in Texas. Although, there the creators haven’t confirmed the show’s connection with Yellowstone, there is potential for them to merge in the future. This is because both the shows take place in West Texas in the modern day. Fans have to wait and see if this theory comes to fruition.

Landman is based on the Boomtown podcast hosted by Christian Wallace, which focuses on the Permian Basin, the highest-producing oil field in the country. The series will star Billy Bob Thornton in the lead and delve into the turbulent world of oil billionaires and their influence on geopolitics. Paramount Plus has revealed that the first season of the show will have 10 episodes in total.

Yellowstone, on the other hand, is currently in its fifth season. It is a television darling, garnering critical acclaim since its premiere on June 20, 2018. The series follows the eponymous ranch in Montana, run by the Dutton family. It delves into the family drama and power dynamics that become the crux of the story.