**Landman Season 2, Episode 10 Recap: Heartbreak and Betrayal Leave Tommy Alone**

The season 2 finale of Landman delivers a devastating blow to Tommy, leaving him isolated and broken in ways viewers never saw coming. The episode is packed with heartbreak, betrayal, and the unraveling of every safety net Tommy once relied on—making for one of the show’s most emotional endings yet.

As episode 9 closed, the controversial offshore drilling project finally crossed the point of no return. While the project’s completion brought relief to some, it also signaled the end of the line for Tommy’s career and family stability.

Angela, true to form, handled her daughter Aninsley’s college troubles with money, whisking her away from a difficult roommate situation and settling her into a luxury hotel with the entire cheerleading squad. This move, while effective in the short term, further distanced Angela from Tommy and left Aninsley’s future at Texas Christian University uncertain.

Meanwhile, the episode slowed down for a touching moment between TL and Cheyenne (whose real name is Penny). Their intimate conversation about dreams, regrets, and hope for something more offered a rare glimpse of warmth in an otherwise tense episode. Rebecca and Charlie also finally confronted their feelings, with Rebecca admitting her loneliness and love for Charlie, even as he prepared for months away on the rig.

The drilling project’s celebration brought together Tommy, Nate, Dale, Cammy, Dan, and Bella, along with the company’s attorneys. The atmosphere was buzzing with ambition and optimism—exactly the kind that precedes disaster in Landman’s world. Tommy’s discomfort was palpable; he looked out of place, already mourning what he hadn’t yet lost.

Then came the gut punch: Cammy pulled Tommy aside and quietly fired him. She explained that she needed a president for Mtex who embraced risk—someone willing to wildcat, like Monty had done. Tommy’s cautious approach, once considered wisdom, was now seen as weakness. The cruelty of the moment was in its finality: the company’s conscience was removed at the worst possible time, and Tommy’s loss would destabilize his family and expose their vulnerabilities.

The fallout was immediate. Tommy’s job had been the backbone of his family’s life. Without it, Angela and Aninsley’s comfort was at risk, Cooper’s position at Mtex was threatened, and the entire family’s stability was shaken.

In a parallel storyline, Ariana was attacked by Johnny, a man who had previously harassed her. The assault was brutal, but Cooper arrived just in time to stop it—only to nearly kill Johnny in a fit of rage. The show didn’t sanitize the violence; it was messy, terrifying, and real. Now, both Johnny and Cooper face legal consequences, and the usual escape routes—money, influence, missing footage—are no longer reliable with Tommy gone and Cammy unpredictable.

As the finale unfolds, Tommy is forced to tell his family about his firing. Angela spirals, choosing distance and comfort with Aninsley over facing the chaos. Tommy, desperate, turns to Galliano, who refuses to let him walk away and threatens Tommy’s family if he fails to save the company’s money.

Angela’s decision to walk away devastates Tommy, who still sees her as his true love despite everything. The episode ends with Tommy utterly alone—his career, family, and sense of belonging ripped away. Landman’s finale is a brutal reminder that, in the world of oil and ambition, loyalty and love are often the first casualties.

For fans, this season leaves Tommy in a place of profound loss, setting up the next chapter with more questions than answers—and a lingering sense of heartbreak.