After a season of fighting for M-Tex in Landman, the finale sees Tommy Norris finally cut the cord. Following his firing by Cami Miller (Demi Moore), Tommy doesn’t just walk away—illegally or otherwise, he takes the future of West Texas oil with him.
1. The Exit: Why Tommy Was Fired
Tommy was fired in the penultimate episode because he refused to gamble M-Tex’s future on Cami’s obsession with a high-risk offshore natural gas rig. Cami wanted a “legacy move” to honor Monty, but Tommy saw it for what it was: a 90% chance of bankruptcy. In the finale, Tommy rejects a lucrative offer from Chevron, choosing instead to “hit one more home run” on his own terms.
2. The Birth of CTT Oil Exploration & Cattle
The biggest reveal of the Landman Season 2 ending is the creation of CTT Oil Exploration & Cattle.
- What does CTT stand for? Cooper, Tommy, and Thomas (Pop).
- The Strategy: Tommy used Nate (the lawyer) to stall the contract that would have given Cooper’s land leases to M-Tex. Since the paperwork wasn’t finalized, Tommy reclaimed the land.
- The Funding: In a shocking twist, Tommy secures $62 million from Gallino (Andy Garcia). Tommy convinces Gallino that Cami’s offshore project will fail and that investing in the Norris family is the only way for Gallino to recoup his losses.
| Role | Character |
| President | Cooper Norris |
| Senior VP | Tommy Norris |
| Drilling Manager | T.L. “Pop” Norris (Sam Elliott) |
| Legal Counsel / COO | Rebecca Savage |
| Treasurer | Nate |
| Office Manager | Ariana |
3. Cooper’s Legal Crisis Resolved
A major part of the finale focused on Cooper (Jacob Lofland) facing potential murder charges. After Cooper beat Ariana’s attacker, the man died of a heart attack in the hospital. The police tried to pin it on Cooper, but Tommy used his “Landman” negotiation skills to pressure the Chief of Police. Between Tommy’s influence and Rebecca’s legal fire, the charges were dropped. Cooper and Ariana ended the season engaged and ready to lead CTT.
4. What happened to Ainsley? (The Michelle Randolph Story)
As we’ve tracked in our breakdown of Michelle Randolph’s accent crisis, Ainsley had a rough Season 2 at TCU. The finale sees her finally finding her footing. After a season of clashing with her roommate Paigyn, the two form an unlikely bond after Ainsley defends her from bullies at cheer camp. Ainsley decides to stay in the dorms, proving she’s finally growing out of her “spoiled” shell—a major win for her character arc heading into Season 3.
5. The Meaning of the Coyote
The final scene shows Tommy in his backyard, facing a coyote. In Season 1, the coyote symbolized Tommy being a trapped animal. In the Season 2 finale, Tommy tells the coyote:
“No. You can’t have today, bud. Today is mine.”
This signifies that Tommy is no longer “the coyote”—he is the man in control. He has moved from surviving the industry to owning it.
Watch the full Season 2 finale on Paramount+