Paramount+ drama ‘Landman’ mocks ABC’s ‘The View’ in latest episode

Paramount+ series ‘Landman’ mocks ABC’s ‘The View’ as “pissed-off millionaires” in its latest episode

The Paramount+ drama Landman has drawn attention after mocking ABC’s daytime talk show The View in its latest episode.

The second-season episode, titled “The Pirate Dinner,” featured a conversation between Tommy Norris, played by Billy Bob Thornton, and his father T.L., portrayed by Sam Elliott.

During the exchange, Tommy suggests that his father watch The View to pass the time. When T.L. asks what the show is, Tommy responds: “A bunch of pissed-off millionaires b----ing about how much they hate millionaires and Trump and men and you and me and everybody else they got a bee up their a-- about. It’s pretty funny.” T.L. challenges the humor, to which Tommy clarifies it is “like ‘fart in church’ funny,” depending on one’s perspective.

The newest episode of Landman took a shot at The View, which was well deserved. It's refreshing to see a show mock the media instead of catering to it. This scene was probably hard for Sam Elliott to pull off due to his TDS.

You can see Sam's pain delivering the lines 😂 pic.twitter.com/lMKuKE1Ry5

— Brandon Collins (@obrandoncollins) December 15, 2025

Created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, Landman follows the billionaire Norris family as they navigate the oil rig industry and power dynamics in rural West Texas. The series previously went viral in 2024 when a clip highlighted Tommy Norris criticizing renewable energy projects, including wind and solar, emphasizing the carbon footprint of construction and materials.

Billy Bob Thornton, who stars as Tommy, promoted the show on The View prior to its 2024 premiere. Fox News Digital reached out to ABC and The View for comment regarding the episode’s portrayal.

The latest episode reflects Landman’s continued engagement with political and cultural commentary, blending drama with satire. Its depiction of The View as a platform for outspoken, wealthy critics of politics and society has generated discussion online, highlighting the show’s provocative take on contemporary media and public discourse.