The Norris men of CTT Oil in the 'Landman' season two finale: Sam Elliott as T.L., Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy and Jacob Lofland as Cooper. Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Logo text [This story contains MAJOR spoilers from the Landman season two finale, "Tragedy and Flies."] Once again, Landman ended its season with a scene between Billy Bob Thornton and a coyote. This time, however, the future is looking very different for Thornton's Tommy Norris and his family, now that he's going off on his own to start CTT Oil Exploration (and Cattle), an oil company named after and led by his family, and inner crew, after making a dangerous deal with cartel boss Gallino (Andy Garcia). Related Stories Lifestyle Francois Arnaud, Dakota Fanning and Andra Day Heat Up Armani Beauty Party in Los Angeles TV Michelle Pfeiffer Steps Into the 'Yellowstone'-Verse as 'The Madison' Reveals Premiere Date, First Photos "I love the metaphor of the coyote," Thornton tells The Hollywood Reporter about the ending to co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace's mega-hit Paramount+ oil drama. "In that final scene, Tommy was thinking, 'I know you're there. I know I'm gonna deal with you tomorrow. But tonight, I'm taking a vacation. This is my night.' I think there was a little defiance and yet still uneasiness." Thornton has been open about his long-term hopes for Landman. The West Texas-set oil drama also starring Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Sam Elliott and Demi Moore continues to break viewership records and is a surefire hit for the streamer. Despite series hit-maker Sheridan striking a new deal to eventually move his prolific TV output over to NBCUniversal starting in 2028, Thornton says the vision for Landman remains steady. Below, he shares his hopes for many more seasons to come and and his predictions for what will happen in the already renewed season three - and if the reappearance of that coyote is a good omen or an uneasy one. *** From your vantage point, what has it been like watching the reaction to Landman season two? A lot of it has been surprising, because I didn't really realize that the show was going to go up in popularity that much. It was already the hugest show with the first season, and then the next season, I think they call it "viewable minutes" - they went up like 262 percent. I'm not great at math (laughs), but I thought, how is that possible? I thought there was only 100 percent and then you can't go any further! But it was really great doing season two because in the first season, the world was introduced. And with the second season, now that everybody knows who everybody is, you could delve deeply into the relationships. I thought that was very smart of Taylor [Sheridan] to do that, because to do another season that started and ended with an explosion would just be repeating yourself. It's like, "Okay, we get it. That's what this show is. Every week will be a dangerous moment with an oil rig." I thought he was very smart about saying, "For the second season, let's concentrate on the family. Let's show more about the executive end of the oil business with Demi [Moore]'s character and Tommy [my character] becoming president." I quite enjoyed doing more character stuff that didn't involve the excitement. And I don't know this, because Taylor hasn't told me - he keeps it pretty close to the vest... I would think if anyone would know where the show is heading, it would be you. No. I think Taylor would probably rather the craft service people know than the actors. (Laughs.) And that keeps you interested and on your toes, the way he does that. But I have a feeling - this is not even a rumor, it's only in my head and just a guess - but that season three may be a combo of seasons one and two. Where maybe the danger will come back, but those relationships will still be at the forefront. And that's just a guess. Well, if we know anything, for Taylor to give us this happy ending now with season two, I'm worried about season three! This season also showed what you all have been saying - that it sets you up to go on and on. I know you've signed on for many years of the show, should it get renewed and should people continue to watch, which they are. Are you still hoping to play in this world for five or six seasons? Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. I'm at the age now where if it goes five or six seasons, I may have to take Sam [Elliott]'s role, and then we'll have the great grandfather. (Laughs.) Next thing you see, Jacob [Lofland, who plays son Cooper] will be pushing me in the wheelchair out of the nursing home. T.L. (Elliott) does get a pep in his step by the end of this season. Oh yes, for sure. The end of this season circles around with Tommy facing down this coyote, again. Tommy is more confident than in season one, but still seems unsure. When you were filming that final conversation between Tommy and wife/ex-wife Angela (Ali Larter), can you bring us inside your head... how was Tommy feeling? How scared i