Landman Episode References The View in Dialogue

The Paramount+ series Landman continues to captivate audiences in its second season, blending high-stakes drama in the West Texas oil industry with sharp cultural commentary. The latest episode, titled "The Pirate Dinner" and released on December 14, 2024, features a pointed exchange that references the ABC daytime talk show The View, drawing attention from viewers and former hosts alike.

In the episode, protagonist Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, speaks on the phone with his father, T.L., portrayed by Sam Elliott. While suggesting ways for T.L. to pass the time at home, Tommy recommends watching daytime television, specifically naming The View. When T.L. expresses unfamiliarity with the program, Tommy describes it as "a bunch of pissed-off millionaires bitching about how much they hate millionaires and Trump and men and you and me and everybody else they got a bee up their ass about." He calls it "pretty funny," likening the humor to "a fart in church," though T.L. remains unimpressed, prompting Tommy to add that the appeal "depends on your proximity to the fart." The conversation underscores the show's occasional forays into real-world pop culture, a rarity in its...