‘Landman’ Fans Stunned as Taylor Sheridan’s Departure Reportedly Decides Show’s Fate!

When Taylor Sheridan signed his massive deal with NBCUniversal — reportedly worth up to $1 billion — it seemed inevitable that questions would swirl about the future of his Paramount empire. From Yellowstone to Tulsa King and Lioness, Sheridan’s creative output has defined the studio’s modern TV identity. But in the wake of his planned departure, one series stands as both a bridge and a farewell: Landman.

According to insiders (via Puck), Sheridan’s existing contract with Paramount runs through the end of 2028, meaning he’s still obligated to deliver several ongoing projects before the NBCUniversal deal kicks in on January 1, 2029. Among those commitments is Landman — which has already been renewed for Season 2, premiering November 16 — and a confirmed third season that Sheridan himself is contracted to write.

“Sheridan is currently writing and producing Season 3 of Lioness and finishing the first season of The Madison, a new Yellowstone-adjacent show with Michelle Pfeiffer,” the Puck report detailed. “Then he’ll write a third season of Landman… and, depending on how the other new shows do, he’ll executive produce those too.”

That clause might effectively “seal” Landman’s fate — ensuring one final run under Paramount, but leaving its future beyond that point in serious doubt. Once Sheridan’s NBCUniversal deal begins, he can no longer write new material for Paramount, only serve as an executive producer on existing series.

It’s an arrangement that mirrors past Hollywood transitions — where a prolific creator finishes one chapter while another studio waits in the wings. For Sheridan, whose schedule already includes The Madison, Lioness, Tulsa King, and multiple Yellowstone spin-offs, the next few years are packed. But it also means Landman Season 3 could serve as the definitive conclusion to his Texas oil saga.

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Meanwhile, Paramount’s leadership under David Ellison and Cindy Holland has reportedly scrutinized Sheridan’s budgets — particularly after the costly production of 1923 and Lioness. That tension, coupled with the knowledge that Landman will eventually shift from a core franchise to a legacy property, may limit the studio’s creative ambition in future seasons.

Still, the numbers speak for themselves. Research firm Antenna found Landman was the single biggest subscriber driver on Paramount+, bringing in 2.9 million sign-ups during its first 90 days — outperforming Tulsa King and Lioness. Even with Sheridan’s exit looming, those figures make it hard to imagine Paramount letting the oil fields go dry without one last strike.