The Season 2 finale of Landman, titled "Tragedy and Flies," aired on important+ and wrapped up the 10-episode run with Tommy Norris navigating his sudden firing, his son Cooper's brush with serious legal trouble, and the birth of a new oil venture in Texas. The episode, now streaming, follows directly from the ninth episode's shocks and shifts the main characters toward independence from the struggling M-Tex oil company.
Background
Landman follows oil industry workers in West Texas, centering on fixer Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton. Season 2 picked up after the death of M-Tex CEO Monty at the end of Season 1. His wife Cami, portrayed by Demi Moore, stepped in as head of the company. She pushed for bold moves to keep M-Tex afloat amid falling oil prices and internal problems.
Tommy served as a top operator for M-Tex, handling tough jobs like deals and crises. His family faced their own issues: son Cooper worked rigs, girlfriend Ariana dealt with workplace harassment, and daughter Ainsley started college at TCU with roommate troubles. The penultimate episode ended with Cami firing Tommy for playing it too safe and Cooper beating a man who attacked Ariana in an alley.
Over the season, side stories built tension. Angela, Tommy's partner played by Ali Larter, worried about family stability. Nate, another executive, clashed with Cami over the company's direction. Investor Danny Gallino pressured Tommy for a partnership after earlier rejections. These threads all converged in the finale, now available for viewers.
Key Details
Tommy's Firing and Quick Pivot
Cami fired Tommy because he did not push hard enough to save M-Tex. She met with Nate in Fort Worth, offering him Tommy's job. Nate surprised her by resigning instead. He said Monty built M-Tex to be sold, not to last under family control. Nate walked away, leaving Cami to run the company alone.
Tommy wasted no time. While driving, he learned of Cooper's police issue. A highway crash nearly hit him, but he kept going. He met Gallino, who agreed to fund a new company. Tommy named it CTT Oil Exploration and Cattle LLC on the spot—the cattle part just to make the name stand out. Gallino wrote a check, warning Tommy to deliver results or face trouble.
Cooper's Police Station Ordeal
Cooper and Ariana went to the station after the alley attack. Ariana showed bruises and gave her statement. Police focused on Cooper, saying he punched the attacker 17 times—too much force once the threat ended.
"What are you saying, if it was your wife, you would’ve done something different?" Cooper asked one officer. The officer replied, "If it was my wife, I would have shot him—and that would be actively defending her."
Tommy arrived and revealed the attacker died of a heart attack en route to the hospital, not from punches. He called Ariana the real victim and threatened to expose the police to Midland residents if they pressed charges. The cops dropped the case.
Tommy then told Cooper and Ariana about the new LLC. Cooper became president, Tommy senior vice president, with roles for Ariana as office manager and others like Dale on exploration and Boss on crews. They planned to share 25 percent of profits among employees.
Family Resolutions
Angela learned of Tommy's firing from Bella over lunch. She called Tommy, who calmed her and asked for trust in his plan. Later, Ainsley reconciled with roommate Paigyn after early dorm conflicts. Angela had moved Ainsley to a hotel penthouse, but Ainsley returned to campus. Paigyn helped Ainsley avoid an ankle injury at cheer practice, and Ainsley defended Paigyn from bullies. They decided to room together, finding common ground.
The episode closed with Tommy's team celebrating freedom from M-Tex. Tommy and Angela embraced at sunset.
What This Means
Tommy's new company breaks all ties with M-Tex, positioning CTT as a rival. Cami now leads M-Tex solo, facing questions on whether she will sell, compete, or fight Tommy's group legally. Her firing of Tommy and Nate's exit signal deep company rifts that could fuel Season 3 battles.
Cooper avoids charges, but the attack highlighted police handling of assault cases. Ariana's role in the new firm gives her stability after harassment. Ainsley's growth with Paigyn shows family support bridging divides.
The finale ties up Season 2 messes—firing, near-murder charges, family strains—while opening doors for oil wars. Tommy's quick deal with Gallino sets him up as an independent player. Viewers now wait for Season 3 to see if Cami strikes back or fades. M-Tex's survival hangs on her next moves, and Tommy's LLC tests his leadership without big-company backing.
Gallino's involvement adds risk; his warnings hint at pressure if wells underperform. Nate's potential treasurer role brings financial know-how to CTT. Rebecca, as COO and counsel, strengthens the legal side. The group's shared profits aim to build loyalty fast.
Across 10 episodes, Season 2 covered M-Tex shifts post-Monty, personal crises, and industry grind. The finale delivers clean resolutions but plants seeds for competition. important+ streams all episodes, with the oil world far from settled.
