‘Landman’ fans left scratching their heads over one confusing Monty moment
‘Landman’ has left fans scratching their heads over a seemingly glaring continuity error in the portrayal of Monty's past. At the end of ‘Landman’ Episode 2, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) makes a bold claim during a heated argument with Cooper, saying the only difference between himself and Monty (Jon Hamm) is that he doesn’t have a trust fund.
However, in ‘Landman’ Episode 4, Tommy gives a completely different account of Monty’s past, describing how he grew up in a trailer park in Pennsylvania and earned a scholarship. This contradiction has raised some eyebrows, with fans wondering if it’s a simple continuity error or something more intentional in the plot.
‘Landman’ seems to have goofed up unless it was intentional
The inconsistency between Tommy's comment in Episode 2 and his story in Episode 4 feels like a glaring oversight, and it's not hard to wonder if it was a simple writing mistake. After all, these shows thrive on their attention to detail, so a contradiction like this sticks out like a sour thumb. But what if it's intentional? It could be possible that Tommy's remark about the trust fund was never about Monty at all, but rather a comment aimed at Monty's wife.
This would make Tommy’s dig at Angela (Ali Larter), whose obsession with wealth is evident, more nuanced, and might even hint at deeper tensions between Monty and Tommy. It’s possible the show is bungling these contradictions into the plot deliberately, setting up future reveals that would explain this apparent gap in their backstories.
Either way, the discrepancy raises interesting questions about what’s truly going on behind the scenes and whether this is just a plot twist in disguise.
‘Landman’ fans wonder if Tommy is serving his own agenda
Fans have been quick to respond, offering their own interpretations of the apparent contradiction. In a Reddit thread discussion, one user commented, "The trust fund could belong to Monty’s wife. Which would have made that comment an equal dig at Angela." To which another replied, "This actually would make A lot of sense."
One Reddit user speculated, "My guess is Monte's wife is the trust fund baby and Monte will pass from heart attack leaving her in charge.." While another speculated, "Maybe both are true! Monty could be the illegitimate son of some wealthy person who never acknowledged him while living, but died and left him a small fortune. Nothing is too improbable for this show. hee hee."
A Redditor doubtful of Tommy's intentions commented, "Tommy is serving his own agenda, one way or another — he’s either trying to endear himself to Rebecca by spinning feel-good yarns about the oil business (with some lectures mixed in), or he’s trying to make himself look better in his son’s eyes by downplaying Monty’s accomplishments. Probably a little of both." Adding onto this speculation, a 'Landman' fan wrote, "Tommy could be an unreliable narrator."
Echoing all our thoughts, a fan wrote, "I noticed that also! I always love it when someone makes me feel less crazy. And I read the comments below too, so now I'll be curious to see if its a goof or a plot device."
Whether this is a continuity error or a clever narrative decision remains to be seen. However, the ongoing debate just makes the show more interesting. If the theory about Monty’s wife and the trust fund proves true, it could introduce more depth to Tommy and Monty’s rivalry.
‘Landman’ Episode 5 is all set to drop on Paramount+ at 9 pm ET on Sunday, December 8.
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