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Untamed is a mystery crime thriller drama miniseries co-created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith. The Netflix series is set in the wilderness of the Yosemite National Park, and it follows the National Park Service officer Kyle Turner as he investigates the brutal murder of a young woman while struggling with handling his own demons. Untamed stars Eric Bana, Sam Neill, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lily Santiago, and Wilson Bethel. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling drama, captivating murder mystery, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Untamed, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Landman Season 2 production is firing on all cylinders right now ahead of its looming release later this year, and one of the show’s younger stars has shared an interesting detail about the first season. Starring in the role of Cooper Norris in Landman is Jacob Lofland. Cooper is Tommy’s son, who is driven to become a Landman in his own right, like his father, but he will carve out his own path to do it. Cooper watches Armando (Michael Peña) die in the first episode during an oil rig explosion, and during a recent interview with ScreenRant at the Newport Beach TV Festival, he confirmed a frightening detail about this scene (and subsequent rig explosions) that adds new context to the incidents:

"We had a week of roughneck camp to get comfortable with the wells and rigs we were working on. By the way, it’s all real.

What Do We Know About the upcoming second season of Taylor Sheridan-produced series Landman? More than you may think. The Paramount+ series starring Billy Bob Thornton and Ali Later was renewed for a second season shortly after the first episode dropped. From plot details, casting news, and more, let’s dive in and look at what is coming up in season 2 of Landman.

What is season 2 about?

The first season of Landman, based on the 2019 podcast called Boomtown, followed Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a veteran oil expert and the titular landman for M-Tex owned by Monty Miller (Jon Hamm). Between employee deaths, deals with Mexican cartels, and other challenges at work, Tommy must also contend with restarting his relationship with his ex-wife, Angela (Ali Larter). The first season ended with an explosive finale that found Monty dying from a heart attack, leaving the future of M-Tex in the hands of Tommy,...

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The 8th Day is a low-budget indie crime thriller that marks the directorial debut of Alexandra Chando (The Bleeding House), an actress-turned-filmmaker known for her work on television mostly. Now, after having directed one or two shorts she is ready to explode into features. Written by Suzanne Weinert, the film stars Phoebe Tonkin, Darren Mann, Mustafa Speaks, Valerie Mahaffey, Lindsey Morgan, and Tanner Beard. Set in a small West Texas town, The 8th Day attempts to subvert the traditional heist genre through a more female-driven perspective while exploring themes of greed, desperation, and moral compromise. Does it succeed in meeting its goal though?

The plot centres mostly on Elvis and Jeremiah, two small-time thugs from Chicago sent to retrieve $150,000 stolen from their boss, by a thief named Landon Mooney...

Following two months and 10 episodes of must-see television,Landman concluded its explosive Season 1 finale on January 12, 2025. The latest Taylor Sheridan TV creation went out with a bang, setting up a new set of circumstances for Season 2. After weeks of speculation, Paramount+ officially renewed the show for a second season on March 12, with criminally underutilized star Demi Moore having stated that filming will begin sometime in early 2025. As such, it's time to drill down to see what lies ahead in the riveting oil and gas industry drama.

While Sheridan is known for expanding his TV franchises with bigger and bolder seasons, sequels, and spinoffs, Landman's second chapter could go in several dramatic directions. However, considering what transpired in Season 1, Episode 10, "The Crumbs of Hope," it's safe to assume Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) must deal with the fallout of a dying friend, a vengeful drug cartel, and the mysterious arrival of...

Landman season 2 has officially been renewed at Paramount+. The Taylor Sheridan-created series tells the story of life working on and running a modern-day West Texas oil rig, as well as chronicling the lives of those who live in the town surrounding the rig. The Landman cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter, James Jordan, Paulina Chavez, Mustafa Speaks, and Jon Hamm. The series ran weekly for 10 episodes, wrapping up the story at the beginning of this year.

Per Deadline, Landman has been officially renewed for season 2. The source noted that the series had the best Paramount+ debut in two years, citing this as a likely reason for the renewal. The exact timeline for the production schedule and release date for season 2 has yet to be announced.

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Beyond the ratings, there are several reasons why this season 2 renewal is unsurprising.

"If I can't get it open, you could just go ahead and kill me?" "Deal." Vertical has unveiled an official trailer for indie film The 8th Day – a crime thriller set in West Texas. Formerly known as And on the Eighth Day, this is releasing in limited theaters and VOD this month for anyone to watch. Two small-time thugs, an old woman living with a dark secret, a young woman desperate to get out, and a check-cashing store full of money will all intersect in a small Texas town – in eight days. Marking the feature directorial debut of actress Alexandra Chando. She explains that this little film flips "the heist genre on its head and tell a story through the female gaze. The idea that greed can sometimes play a significant part in driving our decisions, takes each strong minded character on a journey to an unexpected finish line." The indie film stars Darren Mann,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 1, episode 10!Landman delivers a gripping ending with a massive, 80-minute season finale. "The Crumbs of Hope" closes out the Paramount+ show in a satisfying way that leaves room for future stories. The end of Landman episode 9 saw Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) get a call from Cami (Demi Moore), hinting that Monty (Jon Hamm) is in a dire situation. Episode 10 confirms this at the start, with the oil tycoon needing a heart transplant he may not be strong enough to get. But this is just the setup to the finale, which sees every single story finally come to a head.

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

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With one episode remaining in Landman's inaugural season, all eyes turn to see how Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) and Cami (Demi Moore) will handle the inevitable cartel confrontation when the finale airs on January 12, 2025. Of course, one episode prior, "WolfCamp," featured a wildly unexpected cameo appearance from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, a master media manipulator who understands how to control a public narrative.

Then again, on closer inspection, Jones' cameo is more pertinent to Landman's themes than may first appear. His grand monologue may fudge a few facts and streamline his background, but heeding Jones' advice may be more valuable than one might expect for a show about the highly profitable oil and gas industry. For more context, here's everything to know about Jerry Jones' Landman cameo.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 1, episode 9!Following last week's explosive ending, Landman episode 9 touches on every member of the Norris family, laying the groundwork for endings and beginnings in the upcoming season finale. Each storyline delivered important information that set the stage for the final episode, with the cast of Landman putting on some of their most memorable performances to date. However, the penultimate episode's foundations shook as it lacked the focus of the last few. While this dampened some elements, it also built anticipation for next week's curtain call.

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

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Warning: Major Spoilers lie ahead for Landman's first eight episodes!Ariana's life is growing all the more complicated, even as she starts to find some positive changes, as Landman season 1 nears an end. Portrayed by Paulina Chávez, Ariana was introduced in episode 2 of the Taylor Sheridan-co-created show, being the widow of Elvio and mourning the loss of her husband and his family in the episode 1 oil rig explosion in which Jacob Lofland's Cooper was the only survivor. While the rest of Elvio's family turned to blaming Cooper for the accident, Ariana proved to be the outlier, recognizing his desire to help and shared trauma over the incident.

Recent episodes of Landman have seen Cooper and Ariana's relationship evolving further, beginning with episode 6, in which the former was hospitalized after being beaten and left for dead by the latter's cousins-in-law. Episode 7 saw Ariana bring Cooper to her home...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 1, episode 8!After highlighting character storylines and individual struggles last week, Landman returns with season 1, episode 8, "Clumsy, This Life," which sees plenty of explosive consequences for various storylines. While Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) continues to try warding off the drug cartel looking for payment for their lost product, the other characters in Landman from the Norris family keep adjusting to life in the patch. Angela (Ali Larter) and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) surprise with the continuation of their engaging stories from the last episode, while Cooper (Jacob Lofland) makes a risky play in the name of newfound love.

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

Release Date  November 17, 2024Rating  TV-MAGenres  DramaCast  Brook Sill,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 1, episode 7!Landman season 1, episode 7 pulls back on the larger dramatic story for a bit, focusing instead on the Norris family as they grow used to life together in the patch. Following the end of Landman episode 6, Cooper (Jacob Lofland) has been discharged from the hospital, choosing to stay at Ariana's (Paulina Chavez) after feeling like he no longer has a place with his family. In the meantime, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton), Angela (Ali Larter), and Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) are getting used to their lives together, sometimes in ways that meander more than previous episodes.

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

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[Warning: The following contains spoilers for Landman Episode 6, “Beware the Second Beating.”] Revenge may be a dish best-served cold, but Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) chooses to bring the heat when it comes to his handing out of comeuppance on the latest episode of Landman. After he sees how badly Cooper (Jacob Lofland) has been beaten by Manuel and his minions, Tommy decides to step in and exact some justice with Boss’ crew himself. He, Boss, and a few other enforcers head out to the oil crew camp and take Manuel and Antonio to task, with Boss taking the latter into the back room for an old-school interrogation. So how does Boss really feel about having to resort to violence? And what else are we going to learn about this somewhat mysterious member of the crew? TV Insider caught up with actor Mustafa Speaks to find out that and more! So your character is a little bit...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Landman season 1, episode 6!Despite its ups and downs, Landman has always been about the Norris family. Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) trying to make amends with his ex-wife, Angela (Ali Larter), and daughter, Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), has been one of the show's core elements. Another is his relationship with Cooper (Jacob Lofland), whose decision to quit college and work the patch has been a contentious subject for the pair. However, the end of Landman episode 5 saw Cooper injured by Manuel (J.R. Villarreal) and his gang for trying to help Ariana (Paulina Chavez).

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

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Warning: Major Spoilers ahead for Landman episode 5Landman episode 5, "Where is Home," offers up plenty of tension thanks to the conflicts Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) and Cooper (Jacob Lofland) find themselves in, all tied back to the patch. The 63-minute episode is the Taylor Sheridan shows' longest so far, and for good reason. As Tommy readjusts to life with Angela (Ali Larter) and their daughter, Ainsley (Michelle Randolph), living in his home, new problems emerge in the oilfield. Meanwhile, Cooper reciprocates contact with Ariana (Paulina Chavez), despite warnings from Manuel (J.R. Villarreal).

Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.

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As Taylor Sheridan continues to be one of the busiest scribes working on television today, the Yellowstone and Landman creator may have connected the two series through one piece of dialog. Following the fourth episode of Landman on Paramount+, fans noticed a nearly verbatim line spoken by Yellowstone's Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly). The quotation is so similar that some have suggested it's a low-key Easter Egg, while others have flat-out accused Sheridan of lazy writing.

While Sheridan may be laying the groundwork to tie in one of his multiple Yellowstone spin-offs, including 6666 and The Madison, a closer look at the repeated dialog may help clear up the facts. Whether an Easter egg or a product of hasty storytelling, it's clear that the blue-collar characters in Landman and Yellowstone do not care for those with higher education.

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The following contains spoilers for Landman Season 1, Episode 4, "The Sting of Second Chances," now streaming on Paramount+.

Angela Russo has been Landman's most unpredictable character. Tommy Norris's ex-wife, played by Resident Evil star Ali Larter, flew back from her vacation and decided to stir up trouble in Texas. But underneath her quips and country club antics, Angela still has a massive amount of unresolved feelings about Tommy and their family. How does Larter balance the two?

With Landman Season 1, Episode 4, "The Sting of Second Chances" revealing that Tommy and Angela are rekindling their relationship, Cbr spoke to Larter about her approach to her character. She also spoke about how the Paramount+ series is enabling her to play a kind of role that she hasn't portrayed since Legally Blonde. And what else drew her to Angela in the first place?

Cbr: In four episodes, Angela has definitely shaken up Landman.

As Billy Bob Thornton continues to lead Landman to success on Paramount+, viewers are learning about the unique oil industry vernacular in West Texas. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series follows Thornton's Tommy Norris, a crisis management employee for the billion-dollar oil and gas sector. As Tommy tries to make his oil company as rich as possible, he must deal with several external factors and industry competitors.

With four episodes aired thus far, those tuning in to Landman will surely have questions about the specific professional jargon used by the roughnecks in the oil and gas industry. A handy vocabulary guide can be used as a cheat sheet to help make sense of the diction used in the TV series. From Worm and Ginsel to Chainhand and Toolpusher, these are the most important industry terms featured in Landman.

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Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland) is often called a "worm" in Landman, but the show doesn't explain exactly what that title means to real-life oil drilling crews. Landman was inspired by a true story of an oil boom town, and it features a surprisingly realistic story because of that fact. That's part of the reason Landman has already set streaming records for Paramount+, and part of the reason it could become one of Taylor Sheridan's best shows. Having such a realistic story about such an unknown community as oil workers, however, means that some things aren't well known by most viewers.

Landman offers a very deep dive into the perils of working on an oil rig, as well as some of the intricacies of roughneck culture. Through Cooper, Landman has shown everything from how long a typical shift is to how easily a roughneck can die on the job. One...

Demi Moore, Ali Larter, and Billy Bob Thornton are stepping out for the premiere of their new Tyler Sheridan series!

The stars posed for photos at the Landman premiere on Tuesday evening (November 12) held at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Jacob Lofland, Paulina Chavez, Octavio Rodriguez, Michael Pena, Mustafa Speaks, James Jordan, Kayla Wallace, and Jr Villarreal.

Billy Bob and Ali had the support of their respective spouses Connie Angland and Hayes MacArthur at the premeire.

Skipping out on the L.A. premiere was Jon Hamm, but he did attend the London premiere last week.

Here’s the full plot summary, via Deadline: “Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big,...

If you are a fan of modern Western then there is no platform better for you than Paramount+, as the Paramount Global streaming service has one of the most successful Western series franchises of recent times with several spin-offs and a lot more coming soon on the platform. We are talking about Yellowstone, and to be truthful this list is mostly comprised of shows related to the neo-Western series. So, if you love everything from cowboy hats to guns going off in Westerns here are the best Western shows on Paramount+ you should check out right now.

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Yellowstone will end after season 5, part 2, but showrunner Taylor Sheridan has an exciting replacement series in the works. Landman, set in West Texas, explores the oil industry's impact on climate, economy, and politics. Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore and premieres on Paramount+ in November 2024.

Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone is sadly coming to an end in late 2024, but the good news is that various spinoffs are in the works, even though the most exciting replacement show coming from Sheridan has nothing to do with the (formerly) Kevin Costner-led series. The Paramount Network neo-Western drama TV series, created by Sheridan and John Linson, premiered in June 2018, and the show has only grown in popularity over the seasons. Nevertheless, Yellowstone will end with season 5 following Costner's exit as John Dutton from the series.

Kevin Costner reportedly left Yellowstone because of behind-the-scenes drama related to his contract and scheduling conflicts.

Paramount+ has announced the premiere date for its latest Taylor Sheridan drama.

Landman, starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, will premiere Sunday, November 17. The series will launch with two episodes, and subsequent episodes of the 10-episode long first season will be available weekly on Sundays. See the first-look images from the series below.

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast “Boomtown,” the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.

In addition to Thornton, the series stars Ali Larter (The Last Victim), Michelle Randolph (1923), Jacob Lofland (Joker 2), Kayla Wallace (When Calls the Heart), James Jordan (Yellowstone), Mark Collie (Nashville), Paulina Chávez (The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia), and Demi Moore (Feud: Capote Vs.

Exclusive: Octavio Rodriguez (Homeland) and J.R. Villarreal (Freeridge) are set to recur in the Paramount+ drama Landman from Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.

They join series regulars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez and Demi Moore; and recurring stars Jon Hamm, Colm Feore and Mustafa Speaks.

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.

Rodriguez will play Antonio, a hard man who is angry when his family suffers a tragedy. Villarreal will play Manuel, an oil crewman who is looking for reprisal after a disaster.

Currently filming in and around Fort Worth,...

Exclusive: Mustafa Speaks (Joe Pickett) has been set for a recurring role on Paramount+’s Billy Bob Thornton-led drama Landman from creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.

The actor will play Boss, one of the more experienced roughnecks on Tommy’s (Thornton) crew, who’s tough-as-nails and has seen it all. In addition to Thornton, series regulars will include Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Others set to recur include Jon Hamm and Colm Feore.

Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs, an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.

Currently filming in and around Fort Worth, Texas, the series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Productions.

Network: Spectrum Originals, Paramount+

Episodes: 20 (hour)

Seasons: Two

TV show dates: December 6, 2021 -- July 30, 2023

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Skywalker Hughes, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, Kamryn Pliva, and David Alan Grier.

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A Western crime drama series, the Joe Pickett TV show is based on the book series by C.J. Box.

Set in the wilderness of Wyoming, The story centers on Joe Pickett (Dorman), a committed game warden. He and his family grapple with the ever-changing socio-political dynamics of their financially challenged small country town.

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The Picketts' problems problems haven't let up in the second season of the Joe Pickett TV show on Paramount+. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Joe Pickett is cancelled or renewed for season three. Paramount+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the second season episodes of Joe Pickett here. *Status Update Below.

A Paramount+ Western crime drama series, the Joe Pickett TV series stars Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Skywalker Hughes, Kamryn Pliva, Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rock, Aadila Dosani, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, and Patrick Gallagher. Set in Wyoming, the story centers on Joe Pickett (Dorman), a committed game warden who lives in the small town of Saddlestring and...

Joe's work is done. Joe Pickett has been cancelled, so there won't be a third season on the Paramount+ streaming service. The second season of 10 episodes finished airing at the end of July.

A Western crime drama series, the Joe Pickett TV series stars Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Skywalker Hughes, Kamryn Pliva, Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rock, Aadila Dosani, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, and Patrick Gallagher. Set in Wyoming, the story centers on Joe Pickett (Dorman), a committed game warden who lives in the small town of Saddlestring and the surrounding wilderness of Yellowstone National Park. He and his family grapple with the ever-changing socio-political dynamics of their financially challenged small country town.

In season two, Joe discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realizes this is just one of a series...

Is Paramount+ cleaning house?

It seems that every scripted series that doesn't have Taylor Sheridan's name attached is getting the pink slip.

The latest series to get canceled is Joe Pickett, which recently wrapped its sophomore run on the service.

We get it: The streaming bubble has burst.

Amid the SAG-AFTRA strike and coming off the WGA strike, some controversial decisions have been made across the whole breadth of the business.

But this latest cancellation from Paramount+ hurts, mainly because the series didn't waste a single scene.

Paramount+ recently caught heat when it promoted the season finale as the series finale before walking the footage back.

These things happen.

It happened with Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on Max, which went on to get renewed, so maybe it was a mistake.

But it doesn't get away from the fact that we're losing a gem of a series that delivered on many fronts.

"Joe Pickett", the new mystery TV series, based on author C.J. Box’s book series, starring Michael Dorman as a Wyoming game warden, with David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, Skywalker Hughes, Kamyrn Pliva, Patrick Gallagher, Chad Rook, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Leah Gibson and Aadila Dosani, has been canceled after 2 seasons, streaming on Spectrum and Paramount +:

"...a dead body winds up on Joe’s front doorstep as he and his family find themselves in the crosshairs of a larger looming conspiracy.

"Without the help of local law enforcement, Joe takes matters into his own hands as he questions what it means to be a good man and father in a world that lives on the edge of the wilderness..."

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Joe Pickett will not return for a third season. Paramount+ has canceled the series, starring Michael Dorman, after two seasons.

The series was originally commissioned by Spectrum in early 2021, which announced prior to the debut of season two that it would be shutting down Spectrum Originals. Paramount+ had the streaming rights to the series and seasons 1 and 2 will continue to be available on the service.

Joe Pickett followed a dedicated game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigated the shifting sociopolitical climate of a small rural town on the verge of economic collapse.

In the most recent second season, the Wyoming game warden, played by Dorman, discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realizes his is just one of a series of gruesome murders. To solve the case and catch the killer, Joe must navigate a radical anti-hunting activist, a ghoulish set of twins living off the grid and his own tortured past.

“Joe Pickett” has been canceled at Paramount+ after two seasons, Variety has learned.

The drama series was originally commissioned by Charter Communications’ Spectrum Originals in early 2021. The first season aired on that platform beginning in December 2021, with Spectrum announcing a second season order in February 2022.

However, Spectrum Originals head Katherine Pope was named head of Sony Pictures Television in July 2022, with Charter announcing it would be shutting down Spectrum Originals operations in August of that year. Paramount+ has the streaming rights to the series, as it is produced by Paramount Television Studios, with Season 2 airing on the streaming service beginning in June 2023. Both seasons will remain available on the service for the time being.

“Joe Pickett” followed the title character, a Wyoming game warden played by Michael Dorman, as he investigates crimes in and around the town of Saddlestring. The series is based on the Joe Pickett novels written by C.J. Box.

Exclusive: Phoebe Tonkin (Babylon) is among the cast leading the indie crime drama And On The Eighth Day from debut feature filmmaker Alexandra Chando, which has just wrapped production in New Mexico.

Tonkin leads the cast, which is rounded out by Darren Mann (1923), Mustafa Speaks (All American), Valerie Mahaffey (Dead to Me), Lindsey Morgan (The 100), and Tanner Beard (We Summon the Darkness).

Story follows the journey of two small-time thieves who find themselves in a remote town in West Texas. The film is produced by Suzanne Weinert, who also penned the screenplay, alongside Janice Beard and Melissa Kirkendall. Executive producers are Marina Cappi of Cappi Studios and Lexie Beard. Sandra Adair, a longtime collaborator of Richard Linklater, is editing the pic. Adair has worked with Linklater since his 1993 breakout, Dazed and Confused. She was nominated for the Best Editing Oscar for her work on 2014’s Boyhood.

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Joe Pickett is caught off-guard by an old friend bearing troubling news, in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from the third episode of Season 2 (streaming Sundays on Paramount+).

Season 2 was set in motion by Wyoming game warden Joe’s (played by Michael Dorman) discovery of a hunter murdered in the mountains, which he then realizes is just one of a series of gruesome slayings. What’s more, Joe and his wife, Marybeth (Julianna Guill), realize that the murdered men weren’t as innocent as they seemed.

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A Western crime drama series streaming on the Paramount+ subscription service, the Joe Pickett TV series stars Michael Dorman, Julianna Guill, Skywalker Hughes, Kamryn Pliva, Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rock, Aadila Dosani, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, and Patrick Gallagher. Set in Wyoming, the story centers on Joe Pickett (Dorman), a committed game warden who lives in the small town of Saddlestring and the...

For the past few months, Paramount+ has been relatively consistent in releasing various TV series, with a huge repertoire of docuseries and episodes ranging from comedy to horror. Although the streaming service is not available in every region, those who have access to it can catch up on not just newly produced programs but also old gems we used to watch on television.

Like the previous month of May, which saw the debut of The Family Stallone, Paramount+ has announced its June TV schedule. There are lots of new shows to look forward to in the next month, ranging from a revived Nickelodeon sitcom to one of the most successful Star Trek series. So, without further ado, here are the best TV series coming to Paramount+ in June 2023.

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"Joe Pickett", the mystery TV series, based on author C.J. Box’s book series, stars Michael Dorman as a Wyoming game warden, with David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, Skywalker Hughes, Kamyrn Pliva, Patrick Gallagher, Chad Rook, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Leah Gibson and Aadila Dosani, streaming Season Two June 4, 2023 on Paramount +:

"...a dead body winds up on Joe’s front doorstep as he and his family find themselves in the crosshairs of a larger looming conspiracy.

"Without the help of local law enforcement, Joe takes matters into his own hands as he questions what it means to be a good man and father in a world that lives on the edge of the wilderness..."

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Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The CW’s All American.

All American continues to dig into the impacts of Coach Billy Baker’s (Taye Diggs) death, returning from a two week hiatus on Monday with an emotional episode that focused on his daughter Olivia’s (Samantha Logan) struggle to stay sober as she grieves.

The episode begins with Olivia seeking help from her brother Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) and her friend Layla (Greta Onieogou) in the middle of the night. After a long night, Olivia activates her “village” in order to get through the day. That includes her AA sponsor, as well as her mom and some of her friends.

Notably missing from the group that Olivia calls is Spencer (Daniel Ezra), her ex-boyfriend who has been struggling immensely with his own grief after losing another father figure. The former couple has been unable...

Exclusive: Joe Pickett is bulking up its cast for season two.

Alita: Battle Angel star Keean Johnson has joined as a new series regular and a trio of actors – Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rook and Aadila Dosani – have been promoted from recurring to series regulars.

This comes after Deadline revealed that the network had renewed the Michael Dorman-fronted drama series for a second season earlier this year.

The series follows a rookie game warden after he and his family move to an idyllic rural community in the mountains of Wyoming. Their dream, however, turns into a nightmare when Joe finds a murder victim in his backyard – and finds his family in the crosshairs of a deadly plot. Joe and his lawyer wife, Marybeth, are forced to navigate a tangled web of schemes, secrets, and conspiracy amid the gorgeous vistas of Wyoming’s vast wilderness.

Johnson, who just wrapped Paramount+’s...

"Joe Pickett" is the new mystery TV series, based on author C.J. Box’s book series, starring Michael Dorman as a Wyoming game warden, with David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Paul Sparks, Mustafa Speaks, Skywalker Hughes, Kamyrn Pliva, Patrick Gallagher, Chad Rook, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Leah Gibson and Aadila Dosani, streaming December 6, 2021 on Spectrum:

"...a dead body winds up on Joe’s front doorstep as he and his family find themselves in the crosshairs of a larger looming conspiracy.

"Without the help of local law enforcement, Joe takes matters into his own hands as he questions what it means to be a good man and father in a world that lives on the edge of the wilderness..."

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Exclusive: Virgin River‘s Benjamin Hollingsworth is set for a recurring role in Joe Pickett, Spectrum Originals drama based on C.J Box’s novels.

The ten-part series, which comes from Waco creators John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, Paramount Television Studios and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher’s Red Wagon Entertainment, will be headlined by Michael Dorman and also features David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pliva.

Joe Pickett follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered. The series will air for a nine-month exclusive run on Spectrum.

Hollingsworth will portray Ote Keeley, a big game poacher whose brazen and unpredictable behavior makes...

Exclusive: Big Sky’s Patrick Gallagher is set for a recurring role in Joe Pickett, Spectrum Originals drama based on C.J Box’s novels.

The ten-part series, which comes from Waco creators John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, Paramount Television Studios and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher’s Red Wagon Entertainment, will be headlined by Michael Dorman and also features David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pliva.

Joe Pickett follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered. The series will air for a nine-month exclusive run on Spectrum.

The Dowdles are creators, writers, directors and showrunners on the show, with Doug Wick and...

Exclusive: Jessica Jones alumna Leah Gibson and Nancy Drew‘s Aadila Dosani are set for recurring roles in Joe Pickett, Spectrum Originals’ hourlong drama series based on C.J. Box’s bestselling novels, starring Michael Dorman. The series hails from Waco creators John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, Paramount Television Studios and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher’s Red Wagon Entertainment.

Joe Pickett follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered. The series will air for a nine-month exclusive run on Spectrum.

Gibson will play Jeannie Keeley, a rough around the edges mother.

Dosani will portray Cricket, a police dispatcher and big-time conspiracy buff.

In addition to Dornan, cast also includes David Alan Grier,...

Exclusive: Chad Rook (Siren) is set for a recurring role in Joe Pickett, Spectrum Originals’ hourlong drama series based on C.J. Box’s bestselling novels, starring Michael Dorman. The series hails from Waco creators John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, Paramount Television Studios and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher’s Red Wagon Entertainment.

Joe Pickett follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered. The series will air for a nine-month exclusive run on Spectrum.

Rook will play Deputy McLanahan.

Cast also includes David Alan Grier, Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pliva.

The Dowdles executive produce with Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher for Red Wagon Entertainment. Box...

David Alan Grier (Coffee and Kareem), Julianna Guill, Sharon Lawrence, Mustafa Speaks, Paul Sparks, Skywalker Hughes and Kamryn Pliva are set as series regulars in Joe Pickett, Spectrum Originals’ hourlong drama series based on C.J. Box’s bestselling novels. They join Michael Dorman, who stars as the title character in the series, from Waco creators John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle, Paramount Television Studios and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher’s Red Wagon Entertainment.

Joe Pickett follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming. Surrounded by rich history and vast wildlife, the township hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered. The series will air...

David Alan Grier, Sharon Lawrence, Julianna Guill, Mustafa Speaks and Paul Sparks have joined the cast of Spectrum Original’s “Joe Pickett,” the drama series from the team behind “Waco.”

Michael Dorman (“For All Mankind”) stars in “Joe Pickett” as a game warden navigating the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming of Saddlestring that hides decades of schemes and secrets that are yet to be uncovered.

Guill will play his wife, Marybeth Pickett, described as charming, forthright, and probably the smartest person in all of Saddlestring. Lawrence will play Missy, Marybeth’s mother.

David Alan Grier, now co-starring on the Netflix comedy “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me,” will play Vern, a former gregarious, larger than life game warden. “Dave” and “Seven Seconds” actor Mustafa Speaks will play Nate, a former Special Operations soldier. Paul Sparks will play Wacey, an ex-rodeo cowboy who is about to begin his campaign for sheriff.

Netflix is not moving forward with a second season of crime drama Seven Seconds, created and executive produced by The Killing‘s Veena Sud. With the cancellation, Seven Seconds is expected to be submitted in the category of Limited Series-Drama for Emmy consideration.

“We loved working with Veena Sud, Regina King and the cast and crew of Seven Seconds, said Cindy Holland, VP, Original Content, Netflix. “Together they created a compelling, timely and relevant crime drama. The first season is a complete, stand-alone story that we are proud to feature on Netflix for years to come.”

Written by Sud and starring Regina King, Seven Seconds chronicles tensions running high between African-American citizens and Caucasian police in Jersey City, where a teenage African-American boy is critically injured by a cop.

Co-starring alongside King were Clare-Hope Ashitey, Russell Hornsby, Beau Knapp, Michael Mosley, David Lyons, Raul Castillo, Zackary Momoh, Nadia Alexander, Coley Speaks,...

Hey, NCIS fans. We got some interesting new information from CBS for the upcoming "NCIS" episode 3 of the current season 15. It turns out that someone from the NCIS team is just going to vanish right in the middle of case, and it's going to cause the NCIS team to have to look into a decade old murder! This new episode 3 is labeled,"Exit Strategy." CBS' recent press release for this recent episode reveals that Agent Torres and his partner will be on a stakeout with the Metro P.D. Then all of a sudden, Torres' partner is going to come up missing! The whole thing will be a total mystery prompting the NCIS to team to launch an investigation into it. This new investigation will eventually lead to them uncovering new evidence from a murder that took place a whole freaking decade ago! What will this new evidence entail? That's...

Votiv Films and Taggart Productions have unveiled several stills, for their feature Circle. Circle is a psychological horror feature, which focuses on a mysterious killing machine and several strangers. Starring Julie Benz (Saw V), Michael Nardelli (The Collection) and Autumn Federici (Haunting of the Innocent), this title was developed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione. As well, the early stills show many of the cast and characters, including: Coley Speaks, David Saucedo, Jamie Lee Redmond and Lawrence Kao. Each character is in peril, in this one-of-a-kind thriller. From the synopsis, several strangers, from different walks of life, find themselves in an austere room. They are trapped. Now, every two minutes, one of the strangers is executed for an unknown reason. The survivors can influence the executions. But, no one knows if any can survive this ordeal. Part mystery and part horror, Circle is now completed. This film will host a trailer soon.