"No, it's on Landman, where the most political that Taylor Sheridan and Billy Bob Thornton ever really get is a hearty scoff at Donald Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. I don't give a fuck what they call it, Tommy Norris (Thornton) says in episode 5. If anything, a gool ol' Texan like Tommy reckons that everything should relate back to the Lone Star state instead. You know, the saltwater out east of Galveston, he jokes."
"So, while the rest of the world scrambles to figure out just what in the hell is going on in South Americawhich, according to The Texas Tribune, would require Texas oil companies to invest $10 billion a year for the next decade before they ever even see a profitthe current state of the global oil economy will have to wait."
Tommy Norris remains rooted in Midland, Texas, and the show keeps its focus close to home rather than on international oil conflicts. The series offers a sardonic take on politics through small moments, such as scoffing at a renamed Gulf and joking about Texas-centric perspectives. The global oil economy and costly South American developments are acknowledged but set aside. Personal storylines drive the episode: concerns about an offshore rig launch, Angela facing potential empty nesting, and Charlie navigating relationship and appearance issues. The tone combines humor, Texan identity, and character-driven stakes.
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