In Landman Season 2, Tommy Norris is not only competing in the rough oil industry, but also has a few family issues. His alienated father, T.L. (Sam Elliott), is abruptly introduced, with his old grievances, long silences, and the sort of strained dialogues that are even more melodramatic when set against a West Texas sunset.As Tommy attempts to cope with his new executive position, he must also cope with the mess back at home. Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series, Landman Season 2, follows three generations of the Norris family and provides us with emotional, awkward, humor-laden, and highly relatable moments. The actors have discussed in interviews what such family matters entail for Tommy and how they collectively managed to bring to the screen the very core of this plot.Reuniting with dad: Tommy meets T.L. in Landman Season 2 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe appearance of Tommy’s father, T.L. Norris, played by the legendary Sam Elliott, is one of the largest storylines in Landman Season 2. Fans have been waiting for this for a long time. T.L. is currently in a nursing home, where he spends his days watching the sunsets and is burdened with old emotional baggage. His association with Tommy is hardly cordial. Cold, silent, and years of unsaid pain.According to The Cinema China, Sam Elliott shares:“I wasn’t roped into it by anybody. I’d worked for Taylor before on another show. And it’s another time and another opportunity to just continue on with him. It’s one of the great gifts I’ve had in my career and I’ve been very fortunate in my career. But I don’t think anything better has come along than 1883 and now this thing. It’s just a joy to go to work, and the opportunity to work with this guy sitting next to me, it doesn’t get any better than this.”The cast clarifies that it is far more than just a dramatic moment; this reunion is an important aspect of Tommy's arc this season. It did not happen out of the blue that Tommy had a rough, aloof character. Part of it is because of the obstinate and haughty nature of T.L.As per The Cinema China, Billy Bob Thornton said:“Sam puts it best, we start the season when Pop comes home, with a very fractured relationship. It’s just a process of what we go through to try to mend it … or whatever happens.”He reveals that they were never close, and this was a significant factor in the emotional narrative of Tommy. Landman Season 2 also provided a clue that T.L. gets an opportunity to address his errors and regrets. It will not be good, and it will not be clean, but it could be the first step towards a recovery.Tommy's triple-generation juggle View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLandman Season 2 does not just bring another Norris member on board, but it also opens up the entire family tree. We now witness T.L., the father of Tommy, Tommy, and Tommy's children, Cooper and Ainsley, all with distinct stories of their own. Together, they make a three-generation story that is bigger and more profound. It makes us realize how family history, old wounds, and big dreams are passed down to us over time.The tough and somewhat closed-off Tommy now has to confront what he is carrying as a result of his past. It is not only about the oil business or the skills he acquired under the tutelage of his dad. It is also the emotional patterns, how he evades some truths, and how that stubbornness appears to be a Norris family trait.Meanwhile, his children come with their own issues. Cooper is attempting to determine his future in the oil world, and Ainsley is grappling with the chaotic blend of teenage life and the necessity to enter college.In a recent interview with ScreenRant, Jacob Lofland talks about his character saying:“A lot of times you might step into something a little quicker than you should because you're anticipating, and then you go, "Okay, don't do that again. It leads to these problems." So it's really him growing up this season and learning what it's going to take to get what he's wanting out of his dream.”Michelle Randolph, the actress playing Ainsley, also discusses the sibling dynamic between her character and Copper's with ScreenRant, saying:“I do think that they're so different from one another and Cooper, everything that he is, Ainsley is the opposite. They are each other's mirrors, and so I think there's also some jealousy in there. I don't know if you guys have noticed, but every single time Cooper gets any attention, Ainsley has a problem with it. So I'm really hoping we get a little bit more information as to why they hate each other so much.”The most interesting thing about all of this is that Landman Season 2 employs these layers between the generations to give the story a heart. The oil field remains a threat and a stress factor, yet it is the individual histories, the motivation behind Tommy's confidence, and the silent moments that make Landman Season 2 feel more emotional and powerful.How the Landman Season 2 cast brings the heart (and humor) View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBehind the scenes, the stars share the same interest in Tommy’s family issues as the audience. Billy Bob Thornton's role in Landman Season 2 as an oil executive constantly juggles between family and threats, and his struggle to deal with the memory of his father puts Tommy in a scenario where he feels like he is living inside a pressure cooker.Sam Elliott, playing T.L., has had quite an emotional experience himself. He is not merely a grumpy old man; he is a person who has to come to terms with his past, confronting his errors, and yet preserving his pride. To Elliott, this is not just any other hard-boiled Western role; it is an opportunity to portray a more vulnerable side.The relationship between Thornton and Elliott is one of the highlights of Landman Season 2. Also rest of the Norris family members add tension and serious emotions to the series, at times angry, at times sad, at times things that cannot be said.For more such insights on Landman Season 2, keep following Soap Central.