Paulina Chávez, the star playing Ariana in Landman Season 2, is rapidly becoming one of the most emotive and thrilling characters in the show: a young widow struggling to keep up with heartbreak, hope, and the chaotic world of Texas oil.In Landman Season 2, Ariana has a more personal story to share with the audience, especially after the death of Elvio, her husband, in Season 1, and her ensuing closeness with Cooper, and Paulina also recently opened up about the experience she had on set that left the strongest impression on her.During a light-hearted chat about debunking AI with ScreenRant, Paulina Chávez disclosed a single moment from the show that fully captivated her, a moment that truly challenged her as an actor and made her feel closer to Ariana than ever before. In her characteristic blend of sincerity, humility, and a touch of sass, Paulina explained why this moment was so memorable, what she learnt about Ariana’s strengths and how the cast and crew contributed to creating something truly special.Paulina claims this scene was not only fun to shoot, but it was a real turning point in Landman. It enabled her to plunge into Ariana’s sorrows and strengths in a manner she had never known before. She discussed that the emotions were more intense than she thought they would be, the energy on set was so magnetic, and the entire process was safe and excitingly creative, with the team around her making her feel that way. In Landman Season 2, the stakes only grow higher.The scene from Landman Season 1 that surprised her the most View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLandman Season 1 had given Paulina one of her most favourite moments, but it took her off guard not because it was an easy one, but because it was emotionally risky. It was the dinner sequence with Tommy, played by Billy Bob Thornton, which soon turned into brawl between the two, where Ariana eventually kicked him out of the house. In her interview on Debunking AI with ScreenRant, Paulina Chávez stated:“I love everything that my character stands for and how she's really just thinking out loud in that scene. Billy made it so easy to just work with him. He's such a humble person and just so fun to work off of….Reading that scene, I was just rooting for Ariana, and I was cheering her on. And then I realized, "Oh, my God, I actually have to do this and yell at Billy Bob." But the biggest compliment was towards the end of the scene. I am literally holding the door open, and I'm like, "Get out of here"... But he told me after one of the takes, "Your reactions are just so beautiful." And that was just such a compliment from Billy Bob Thornton.”She described it as the most demanding Ariana scene she has ever performed, chiefly because Ariana is not merely reacting in it, she is thinking, hurting, questioning and attempting to remain a brave person simultaneously.It was a special and scary moment for Paulina because she got to snap at a TV legend like Thornton, and then get complimented by him after. Since it was all about the interior world of Ariana, it was not merely a scene to advance the plot; it was a human experience that was very real and gritty. She had to bring Ariana's grief, love and confusion simultaneously on screen, and she felt very attached to that combination of emotions.Paulina claimed that it was like walking a tightrope, she had to demonstrate Ariana’s strength but not to become hard in the process. It is that emotional balance that she enjoys the most when she plays Ariana and this is the very reason why this scene became so special to her.Paulina teases Ariana’s character journey in Landman Season 2 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAriana’s story is not just of grief in Landman Season 2 but it is more a story of her growth. Ariana has suffered the death of her husband, Elvio, but she is not languishing in her grief. She is attempting to reestablish her own life as she raises a young child, has money issues, and is under stress of doing it all herself. Paulina Chávez told ScreenRant,“She is resilient, strong, and bold. This next season, you get to really see that side of her.”Chávez also revealed that she collaborated with Taylor Sheridan, and it assisted her in crafting the story of Ariana in a clear and nuanced manner.One of the major story lines in Landman Season 2 for Ariana is her growing relationship with Cooper Norris (Jacob Lofland). They are more than lovers, their bond started with friendship founded on common trauma. The beauty is in the fact that Ariana is vulnerable: she is not afraid of feeling lost, she wants to be confused, to wonder what it is really like to move on, and to feel whether she can love someone again after such a bitter loss.Chávez stated in the ScreenRant interview,“In the first season, she was not even touching the tip of the iceberg of her grief. Cooper kind of allows her to grieve and walk through every moment with the memory of her husband who passed away. That was so beautiful. She is just such a badass this next season, and I can't wait for y'all to see it….Her journey of resilience and self-discovery just continues to grow, and she's really figuring out her wants and her needs this season. Aside from being in a relationship, what does she want? How is she going to fulfill herself?”Cooper turns into the person who allows her the space to recuperate and find herself in the process. Chávez also says that Ariana is seeking her place in the oil-driven and complex world that surrounds her. Her narrative in Landman Season 2, with the help of Sheridan, is about resilience, a woman experiencing grief, responsibility and uncertainty but is still willing to learn to stand tall.For more such insights on Landman Season 2, keep following SoapCentral.