The Risky Gamble That Could Bring Down Landman’s Cooper in Season 2
Cooper’s oil-field gamble with Gallino could explode in his face in Landman Season 2, as co-creator Christian Wallace teases fallout that shoves him into a dangerous bind.
Heads up: Landman is about to make Cooper's life way more complicated. The show just pushed him into a deal that looks lucrative on the surface and deeply messy underneath, and the folks behind the series are basically saying, yeah, buckle up.
Cooper's new partner comes with baggage
In Season 2, Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) jumps into an oil venture with Gallino (Andy Garcia). Cooper sees it as a smart money move. What he does not see: Gallino's ties to cartel activity. That blind spot is the point, and it's going to cost him.
What the co-creator is actually hinting at
Co-creator Christian Wallace told Entertainment Weekly that Cooper's choice puts him in a tight spot as the season goes on. He also sounds pretty happy about what Andy Garcia brings to the show this year.
"It's going to make some real interesting trouble for him [Cooper]. But just the fact that we get to see more of Andy in this season and what he brings to the show is so fun and great."
Wallace did not sugarcoat the fallout: it's rough for Cooper, entertaining for the rest of us. Translation: the Gallino entanglement is not a one-episode hiccup; it's a season-long knot.
Lofland's read on Cooper's mistake
Jacob Lofland says Cooper basically signed on without understanding what he was stepping into and now has to live with that snap decision. He added that playing it has been fun and a learning curve, both for him and for the character. In other words: Cooper moved fast, did not ask enough questions, and the bill is coming due.
Where and when to watch
- Season 1 premiered in November 2024 and quickly built a strong fanbase.
- Season 2 started streaming on Paramount+ on November 16, 2025.
- Three episodes are out now, with new ones dropping weekly.
Bottom line: Cooper thought he found a golden ticket. Instead, he might have picked the door marked 'cartel drama.' On the bright side, more Andy Garcia is never a bad thing.