Paramount+'s neo-Western drama Landman Season 2 is raising the stakes with every episode. In this season, each character is aiming for survival, which does not come easy in the oilfields of West Texas. Impulsive decisions are one thing that everyone should avoid, but for Tommy's son, Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland), the gamble brings adrenaline. He is young, ambitious, and convinced that he can outrun consequences through instincts. This became one of the defining elements of the series' second chapter, and Lofland understands why it resonates.In a candid chat with Variety, Lofland reveals the reason that made him love his character,"The reason I really fell in love with this character is that it is relatable for the age and for what he’s going through at that time."Lofland further clarified that he understands why Cooper is taking a leap in the dark, and the reason is that he's young and ambitious. Cooper may not be far-sighted, but he's ready to risk everything for his goals. At such a young age, one is bound to make mistakes and learn. He added,"I’ve also made those mistakes when I was younger. Different businesses, different things, but definitely I jumped off in stuff when I didn’t know what I was doing."Lofland further adds,"I think it’s important for him to go through that time in life, make these decisions, screw up, learn from the mistakes, don’t do it again.”Landman Season 2: Jacob Lofland on Cooper's impulsive decisions View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs Landman deepens its focus on generational conflict and high-risk ambition, Cooper's storyline has shifted as well. He is no longer just Tommy's son trying to prove himself. He is a young man learning, often the hard way, that confidence without experience can be costly. It seems like Cooper's meant to make choices that viewers want to argue about because they reflect a stage of life.One of Cooper's biggest gambles is his independent drilling venture. Confident in his instincts, he partners with Gallino (Sonrisa Oil Company) without fully grasping the financial structure behind the deal. On paper, it looks like a fast track to legitimacy. In reality, it is a slow bleed. The invoices pile up, and Cooper underestimates how long it takes before any real money comes in. Tommy's furious when he learns that Cooper's trying to crack deals by telling others that he's Tommy's son. Tommy finally buys some leases to save his son's future. He also offers him a position at M-Tex so that he can have a stable income.Cooper's personal life mirrors the same pattern. His rush to marry Ariana is not driven by stability or timing, but by the certainty he has not yet tested. The gamble is that love will steady him. However, it exposes how little he has thought through the long-term consequences of tying major life decisions together. In Landman Season 2 Episode 5, he asks Ariana's father for permission to marry her. After some initial hiccups, Cooper wins their trust, and Ariana's father agrees.Cooper's rushed business deals, emotional decisions, and stubborn belief that he knows better than others might prove costly. The show does not frame those moments as heroic; it just makes the plot more human.Also read: Landman Season 2 episode 5 recapFollow SoapCentral for more such updates on Landman Season 2.