Shows with Similar Themes and Production Companies
Landman and Yellowstone share a focus on land, oil, and family drama in Texas. Both series are produced by 101 Studios and created by Taylor Sheridan. Yellowstone premiered in 2018 and became Paramount Network's highest-rated original series, with its final season ranking as the most-watched cable drama in 2024. Landman, which debuted in 2024, stars Billy Bob Thornton as a landman working in the Permian Basin. Both series are distributed by Paramount Global and filmed on location in New Mexico and Texas. For a detailed look at Yellowstone's viewership, see the official Paramount Network updates on the Yellowstone page.
Other Taylor Sheridan projects include 1923, a prequel to Yellowstone that aired its second season in 2025 on Paramount+. 1923 features Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren and focuses on the Dutton family's early 20th-century struggles. The series is also produced by 101 Studios and filmed in New Mexico. Another related show is Mayor of Kingstown, which stars Jeremy Renner and explores crime and power in a fictional Michigan city. While not a direct spin-off, Mayor of Kingstown shares creators and production ties with the Yellowstone universe.
Ratings, Streaming Platforms, and Audience Data
Yellowstone's final season averaged 12.1 million viewers per episode across linear and streaming platforms in 2024, according to Nielsen and Paramount Global reports. Landman premiered to 3.2 million viewers in its first week on Paramount+ in November 2024. Both series are available on Paramount+ with a base subscription starting at $5.99 per month. The platform also hosts 1923 and Mayor of Kingstown, making it the central hub for Taylor Sheridan's scripted dramas.
For viewers seeking similar content outside the Sheridan universe, series like The Righteous Gemstones and Ozark offer family-centered crime and power dynamics. The Righteous Gemstones, created by Danny McBride, follows a wealthy televangelist family and airs on HBO Max. Ozark, starring Jason Bateman, ran for four seasons on Netflix and concluded in 2022. Both shows rank among the most-watched originals on their respective platforms, with Ozark consistently appearing in Netflix's global top 10 during its run.
Factual Comparisons and Key Figures
Yellowstone features the fictional Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, which is depicted as the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. In reality, the Waggoner Ranch in Texas remains the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S., spanning approximately 535,000 acres. Landman draws from the real-life work of landmen who secure mineral rights for energy companies. The Permian Basin, central to Landman's setting, produced 5.5 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024, making it the most productive oil basin in the country.
The cast of Landman includes Billy Bob Thornton, who also serves as an executive producer. Yellowstone's main cast includes Kevin Costner, who starred in the series from 2018 until his departure after season four. Both actors have extensive filmographies in Western and drama genres. For more information on the business and economics of ranching and oil, the U.S. Energy Information Administration provides official data on U.S. crude oil production.