"His Potential Future or Maybe Demise": 'Landman's Billy Bob Thornton on What That Coyote Means for Tommy Norris in Season 2

In Taylor Sheridan’s latest hit drama Landman, there’s more to fear than cartel politics and corporate pressure. For Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris, the real threats are harder to name — but in the Season 1 finale, one showed up with sharp teeth and a knowing stare. The final scene, featuring Tommy staring down a lone coyote, left fans buzzing about the meaning behind the animal’s sudden appearance. As it turns out, that ambiguous moment wasn’t just window dressing. It’s a reflection of everything Tommy’s grappling with — and a hint of what’s to come.