Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Landman Season 1, Episode 10!Countryman delivers a gripping ending with a massive 80-minute season finale. “The Crumbs of Hope” concludes the Paramount+ show in a satisfying way that leaves room for future stories. The end of Countryman In episode 9, Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton) received a call from Cami (Demi Moore) suggesting that Monty (Jon Hamm) was in a dire situation. Episode 10 confirms this right from the start The oil tycoon needs a heart transplant, which he may not be strong enough for. But that’s just the preparation for the finale, where every single story finally comes to a head.

The stories of the Norris family finally come to a conclusion

Ainsley and Cooper place great importance on the finale

While Tommy deals with the new circumstances brought on by Monty’s incapacity to work for the oil company, his children Ainsley (Michelle Randolph) and Cooper (Jacob Lofland) find their own place in the world with lighter storylines. While Ainsley faced controversy throughout the series, her most awkward moment occurred when She managed to get Ryder (Mitchell Slaggart) to become a stripper for nursing home residents. The scene was littered with a layer of discomfort that eventually peeled away to reveal a healthy love story taking shape between the two.

This becomes even more apparent when he spends the night with her and ends up sleeping next to each other in bed. This moment is in contrast to her previous boyfriendDakota (Drake Rodger), who didn’t want a real romantic relationship with her in the series premiere. Although some elements of her story can seem over-sexualized at times, the controversy surrounding her character doesn’t stop her payoff from feeling deserved in the end. She’s finally achieved the relationship she’s always wanted, and given the strip club’s history, it seems like Ryder will be around for quite a while.

However, from all the characters in Countryman, Cooper continues to be a light in the darkness. His plans to unite various landowners and create an oil empire take shape and he manages to sign contracts that will provide him and his partners with lucrative profits in the future. After all the suffering he’s been through since the show started, it’s nice to see him get some wins. In contrast, Ariana (Paulina Chavez) goes through Elvio’s (Alejandro Akara) possessions, deciding what to donate and what to keep.

This culminates in Cooper arriving home looking at photo albums from her and Elvio’s wedding and trying to hide her tears by running to the bathroom. He is able to uncover the truth without much effort and decides to sit down with her and go through the album together. This heightens the romance between Cooper and Ariana as it is clear that their love for each other can overcome the tragedy that brought them together. It’s a nuanced scene that they deserve after all the pain they’ve endured togetherand makes it clear that they could definitely have a long future together.

Tommy’s new role doesn’t stop the cartel’s menacing presence

Finally, he confronts their leader in a highly anticipated climax

On Tommy’s side of the story: He becomes president of Monty’s oil companyforced to organize a deal to sell land while his friend is dying. This leads to a series of grieving phone calls with Rebecca (Kayla Wallace), Nate (Colm Feore) and Angela (Ali Larter) as he slowly comes to terms with the likelihood that his friend will die. Despite their conflict in Countryman In episode 8, Tommy and Rebecca are able to form an alliance due to Monty’s wishes, with him giving her the responsibility of arranging the deal.

Demi Moore also gets a chance to shine as Cami, as her presence was sorely missed for most of the season.

But things quickly turn ugly for Tommy as he is captured by the cartel and forced to watch as they blow up an oil well. However, he remains undeterred and explains how many organizations they have likely attracted to the region as a result of their decision. However, things don’t bode well for the titular countryman He is taken to a strip club and torturedThe cartel intends to use his death as a message for its oil company. It is the first time he is in immediate danger, which is echoed by a brief scene in which it is shown that no one knows where he is and is not worried.

The intensity of the whole ordeal weighs on the audience as well as the main character, but it also underscores how different the future of the series could be.

Fortunately, The true leader of the cartel appears and shoots his own menoffers Tommy an alliance. However, he declines and explains how they can be friendly but not friends. This doesn’t ease his stress over what happened to Monty, but it does get the cartel off his back for the time being. However, as president, it is possible that he will face them again, albeit under milder conditions. The intensity of the whole ordeal weighs on us as much as it does on the main character, but it also makes it clear how different the future of the series could look.

Landman sets the stage for a very different Season 2

A character’s death cements Tommy’s new role

While Dale (James Jordan) drives Tommy home, Monty ultimately dies in his hospital bed. This sad moment is made worse by the realization that Thornton’s character is now president, giving him new responsibilities for the future. This creates the conditions for a possible Countryman Season 2, in which he no longer pursues his titular job, but instead tries to run the company. The show leaves the results of the land sale and Tommy’s next move up to interpretation, opting instead for a family-oriented final moment.

In a final conversation between Tommy and Angela, he confessed that the moment he thought he was going to die, he thought of her. After the emotional exchange, he limps outside and sees another coyote in his backyard sniffing the dead man from the previous episode. He gives him a warning: “You’d better run, buddy. They kill coyotes here.“ This final line is symbolic of his circumstances, showing both the hardship Tommy faced and the possible change he will have to endure in the future.

By concluding narratives in a satisfying way and leaving plenty of room for even more stories, Countryman Season 1, Episode 10 proves to be one of the best episodes of the entire series. Strong performances are underlined by writing that helps compare various events from previous installments in the series, helping to bring the series full circle as the Norris family finds their footing in a new world. While Tommy’s struggles are not over, the series ends on a strong note, leaving the future – for now – up to the imagination.

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