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Taylor Sheridan has been objectively creating some of the most dubious female on-screen characters since his television debut withYellowstone. The latest representation of debauchery, duplicity, and decadence can be found inLandman– a series about the oil industry, powerful tycoons, skilled fixers, and other morally unhinged characters all around.
Amid the questionable series of events that make upLandman, Ali Larter’s arc as Angela, the ex-wife of Billy Bob Thornton’s Tommy Norris, stands out the most. For the audience, her character rests on completely opposite ends of the spectrum – either loved or hated completely depending on who you ask.
But at the end of the day, Ali Larter’s Angela stands out as a genius character.
Taylor Sheridan’sLandmanhas a genius in the mix
Starting with Kelly Reilly’s Beth Dutton, there have been countless formidable female characters on-screen who could give most men a run for their money.Taylor Sheridan‘s universe is composed of a complex set of thoughts, feelings, and personalities that all combine to form the mostaddictive and prestigious viewing experienceon television.
Landmanhas all that – money, power, politics, danger, and sexuality – wrapped up in a tale set against the backdrop of West Texas. The business in itself is a risky one, with powerful people fighting to stay in power and the rich getting wealthier by the day. However,Ali Larter‘s Angela comes off as a wild card in the mix, whose very existence throws the equation off balance.
“Show what makes them crack”: Landman’s Ali Larter on Why Taylor Sheridan Knows How to Create Strong Female Characters Like Yellowstone’s Beth
While powerful men struggle in their mansions, she steps in and out of their lives like used clothing. Angela singlehandedly navigates the world of the rich and the powerful with no beacon to guide her or a fixer to solve her problems. Despite her questionable personality and somewhat parasitic relationship with successful men, Ali Larter’s Angela has what it takes to survive whatever life throws her way.
Fans find it hard to pin down Ali Larter’s Angela
With a character as wild and raucous as Angela’s, the audience has found it difficult to categorize Ali Larter’s character, with some calling her impressive while others finding her moreproblematic and disturbing. Despite the extreme reactions against the fictional role, Angela inciting such strong feelings among the viewers only indicates that Sheridan has once again hit the bullseye when it comes to crafting complex female characters from thin air.
In turn, Angela’s character inLandmancomes off as a genius due to her chameleonic ability to shift in and out of roles she needs to play in accordance with a situation. Despite her breakdowns and her neurotic habits, her self-centeredness in the face of life-and-death situations, and her hyper-sexualized characterization – all of it combine to make up a character who is not only emotionally complex but also a rather difficult person to pull off.
“That’s why I wanted to play her!”: Ali Larter’s Reason for Playing Angela Reveals Taylor Sheridan Didn’t Repeat Tulsa King’s Worst Mistake in Landman
On Reddit, fans have come to a similar conclusion while discussing Ali Larter’s character on theLandmansubreddit:
Landmancurrently sits on an impressive 79% rating onRotten Tomatoes.The Taylor Sheridan series has not only bolstered the screenwriter’s reputation in the industry but also shown a somewhat hidden side to his skillset as a comedic writer with his representations of Angela and Aynsley in the series.
Landman is streaming on Paramount+ with new episodes coming out every Sunday.
Diya Majumdar
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Diya Majumdar is a Senior Content Writer at FandomWire with over 2000 published articles on the website. Since 2022, she has been working as an entertainment journalist with a special focus on films and pop culture.Among the countless genres and themes of Hollywood, the ones that particularly favor Diya’s tastes include Game of Thrones, DC, and well-aged thrillers and classics.
