'Landman' Season 2: From Ariana to Boss, 5 characters most likely to die

From Cooper's fiancee to TL Norris, we look at names likely to kick the bucket in season 2
PUBLISHED JAN 3, 2026
Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore in a still from 'Landman' (Cover Image Credit: Paramount Television Studios | Photo by Emerson Miller/Emerson Miller/Paramount+)
Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore in a still from 'Landman' (Cover Image Credit: Paramount Television Studios | Photo by Emerson Miller/Emerson Miller/Paramount+)

As 'Landman' Season 2 inches toward a close, the talking point is the one character who might not make it alive for the next season. Some fans have already begun sharing their theories on the likely character (s) who may die before or in the finale. Here are some of the names:

TL Norris (Sam Elliot)

While Norris Sr. is expected to return in season 3, the capacity at which he comes in is still under wraps. This makes him one of the likely characters to die at some point in the remaining three episodes. Add to the fact that the family dynamics are complex, his death adds more punch and depth to the Norris's arc.

Dale Bradley (James Jordan)

Speculations are rife that Jordan's character may land a role on another Taylor Sheridan show, making him one of the possible candidates to likely die.

Boss (Mustafa Speaks)

Main character deaths in key moments have been Sheridan's specialty. That makes Mustafa's boss a likely character to die. With his plans for retirement in episode 7, fans are looking at the boss as one of the players mostly dying.

Ariana Medina (Paulina Chavez)

Cooper's fiancée Ariana's death would make for an important moment in the show. Some have hoped that her death will add to Cooper's development arc. The question will be how as the season ends in three episodes.

Gallino (Andy Garcia)

While some believe Gallino has seen enough in season 1, some fans believe that his death adds to an interesting part of the story, especially in the upcoming season. But for now, it's wait and watch.

The new season's official synopsis reads, "Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, 'Landman' depicts a "modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. As oil rises from the earth, so do secrets – and Tommy Norris’ breaking point may be closer than he realizes."

'Landman' season 2 episode 8 drops on Paramount+ on Sunday, January 4.

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