Sam Elliott steals the show in Land Man’s latest episode

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This is TL Norris played by Sam Elliot. And I'm just going to start right in on the part of episode five of Land Man that I think is setting up heartbreak. You don't need to listen to us cackle like a couple of crows. I'll take the beer, but I'm going to sit right here and watch the crows cackle. Wait, wait, wait, wait. No, that's not it. Rewind a little bit and here. Enjoyed the talk. Oh, believe me, Shelby. I enjoyed it more. Ah gosh, no. That scene was weird and we need to talk about it some. But fast forward a little bit and ah here it is. You look slacker. Yeah, that was it. Like who? Trust me, it's a compliment. Then that's how I'll take it. I know who and I think you know who. And I think we both know what's coming. Listen, this is a conversation and I always enjoy swapping comments and theories down in the comments section below. There's only one way this plotline with Tommy Norris's father TL ends, right? I mean, he's a walking talking tragedy, and the trailer for episode 6 proves that his next big scene is coming. Did you see that? There's just a little glimpse of him scuffling with police there. Cue up Tommy's I told you so moment. I'm being a little cavalier. In all honesty, I think Sam Elliott's performance over the next five weeks is going to decide how we think of season two. Season 1 was great. Season two has been a little bit hard to pin down in part because the show can't decide if it's a drama or a comedy. But if TL steals our heart before breaking it, then I think it's very possible we'll be left with a finale as good as anything Taylor Sheridan has put to paper. That's kind of a big butt. If you recall, Tommy absolutely hates his mother for reasons we dissected last week. But TL's relationship with Die was a little bit more complicated. It's a disease, you know, and it killed a part of her I love. During a heartfelt diner scene in episode 4, he shared a particularly poignant memory. She shouts, "Stop the car." Leaps out and races through the sprinklers chasing a rainbow. Then we learned how TL and Daddy lost a baby girl and how that derailed Tommy's mom. Flashback to TL in the kitchen. He looks slacker. From this point forward, pay very close attention to the relationship between Aninsley and her grandfather, who she didn't really know to this point. That's always a special relationship, and it's one that Aninsley has been preparing to embrace with maturity by spending all that time down at the assisted living home. I believe these two will grow close and then I believe one of two things will happen. Either TL's time on Land Man will be cut short in tragedy or his demons will emerge. The latter seems likely in the short term. Who remembers this clip from the season 2 trailer? We've avoided telling each other the truth for a long time. Let's not start now. Yep, that's coming on Sunday. I'd be shocked if Tommy's dad is not an alcoholic and his behavior is going to be very difficult to stomach, especially if you're a sheltered 17-year-old girl. Do you agree? Comment below. A focus on this relationship can only be a good thing because it means we get a little less of this. M Miller Insurance and Casualty is where all profit flows and then back into Mtech Oil for, for example, payables or debt service. My god, have we been asked to do a lot of math this season. During this week's episode of the Dutton Rules podcast, my co-host Edison Hager and I really simplified the money problems that Mtex is having. I dropped a link in the description section for that video, and you can just fast forward to the 2130 point if you're just looking for the explainer. That looks to be a major focus of episode 6 as well. But instead of detailed explanation of Cammy's finances, we're going to get more of this kind of cat-and- mouse game that Dan Morell, played by Andy Garcia, is playing with Tommy and Cammy. Wow, that looks dangerous. It is dangerous, but there's a beauty to it. Later, we see him trying to drive a wedge between Cammy and Tommy. You know, I get the sense that she don't trust you. She thinks I'm going to lose her fortune. When those sharks smell her doubt in you, they're going to poison her with reason to get rid of you. I can't figure out whose side he's on here. And that may remain the case through most of the rest of this season. Maybe Tommy will take Cooper Smarts and quit Mtech for season 3. Oh, and we're getting a season 3. By the way, if you've not heard, it's been confirmed season 3 of Land Man is coming likely in 2026. I personally would love to know a little bit more about Taylor Sheridan's other shows like Dutton Ranch and the Madison. Maybe in time. I'd marry you tomorrow. Today if a priest live next door, but make him do it right now. Or perhaps really quickly because that's how things work in the Land Man universe. First you have to ask me. Before you ask me, you need to ask my father. Cooper then drives 7 hours to Corpus Christi. asks and finds out that she's a grown woman. You don't need my permission. She knows that. She just wanted to see if you do it. That test left me feeling some kind of way, but I'll save it. I guess he's going to stay the night at the dad's house now. My god, this man is acting like a teenager who's saving it for his wedding night. Neither Cooper nor Ariana appear in the episode 6 trailer, but it's worth noting the timeline they're working with. All of season 1 took place across 10 Land Man days. That means Ariana went from being married to widowed and in love again in about 2 weeks. Only two months have passed since then. And now the first five episodes of season 2, that's taken about seven Land Man days. I was super shocked when I read that Ariana wanted to get married with the day after they decided to finally get back together. Um, it was shocking. We move fast around here. We do. I love this romance. It's like Casey and Monica Dutton but with better acting. But I hope they opt for some premarital counseling or something because they're just not being realistic. One more important scene from last week that may pay dividends soon is this one between TL and Shelby Aninsley's next door neighbor played by Tim McGra's daughter Audrey. You got a cool voice. Yeah, like the the movie trailer guy. I think it'd be great if we got more Audrey. She sort of mellows out Aninssley, but the hypersexuality of this show had me totally misinterpreting these little remarks and looks. At least I hope that's the case. If there's a hot TL and Shelby scene, I quit. Hey, the Dutton Rules podcast is going to be the go-to for episode recaps moving forward. So, if you appreciated learning which songs were used each week, you'll find it in the description sections there. Starting in two weeks, we'll resume the episode previews. We're going to go ahead and take a week off for Christmas. I'm Billy Dukes for Taste of Country. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing.