Landman

Woke representation / casting

Casting draws from actors suited to Texas oil and border contexts, including natural Latino representation for cartel storylines. No visible identity signaling, race or gender swaps, or quota-driven choices in leads or promotion.

Woke political dialogue

Multiple scenes and monologues in season 2 explicitly satirize pronoun culture, non-binary identities, and shows like The View as out-of-touch liberal elites. These moments stand out but serve as cultural commentary within a broader business drama.

Identity-driven story themes

Primary arcs center on ambition, family reconciliation, corporate liability, and energy economics. Identity elements appear solely as satirical targets in isolated episodes, not as explored or affirmed themes.

Western institutional / cultural critique

Portrays environmental activism and elite progressive attitudes critically through exaggerated or negative examples, such as wind turbine claims and campus stereotypes. Avoids typical woke critiques of industry or traditional structures; favors pragmatic energy sector views.