Stephen King’s Surprising Obsession: Why He ‘Hates Himself’ for Loving ‘Landman’

Stephen King has surprised fans with an unexpected confession—he’s hooked on the Paramount+ series ‘Landman.’ And in true Stephen King fashion, he’s not entirely sure how to feel about it.

King took to Instagram’s Threads platform to share his thoughts on the show. His reaction was both candid and self-deprecating, making for an entertaining post that quickly caught fans’ attention.

“LANDMAN: I sorta hate myself for liking this,” King wrote. “The spine is all macho-macho man and like The Mayor of Kingstown and Yellowstone, the main character is a fixer who takes no s***. We’d all like to be that guy. But Taylor Sheridan knows how to show ordinary men at work, and you gotta like that. Also, great country music needle drops.”

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Landman is a drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, inspired by the Boomtown podcast. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, it follows the world of oilfields in West Texas, where workers and billionaires fuel a massive energy boom.

The show premiered on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024, and features a tough main character, Tommy Norris, alongside an out-of-town lawyer investigating a deadly accident. Critics have given the show mixed-to-positive reviews, while some feel it covers familiar ground, Billy Bob Thornton’s performance makes it an engaging watch.

For a writer who typically thrives in the realm of the supernatural, King’s admiration for a gritty drama about the oil industry is unexpected. But his honesty resonated with many, and his post has since been viewed over 390,000 times, sparking a wave of reactions from fans.

His appreciation for Landman not only brings attention to the series but also highlights the storytelling prowess of creator Taylor Sheridan, who is known for gripping dramas like Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown.

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