50/24

A modern tale of seeking fortune in the world of West Texas oil rigs

Watch the most popular movies and TV shows by writer/director Taylor Sheridan on IMDb, ranked by user ratings. A Landman, at least one who works in the oil industry, will act as an intermediary between exploration companies and landowners. Typically, a Landman’s job is to negotiate and finalize contracts with landowners with mineral rights to lease those rights to the company they represent.

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Essentially, they manage the land and secure leases, so they can drill for oil and gas. Like a foreman on a construction site, they build roads, man-camps, assemble the excavation machinery, and drill the well itself, especially in remote locations. They are also part Fixer, Problem Solver, and Facilitator.

At the pumping rig accident, Billy Bob doesn’t even hold a wrench properly

44.24 (2022). Like the show and everything Taylor Sheridan does, but where was the technical advisor. No one on set knows how to advise him on something so basic.

And a portable explosive gas monitor

I had to watch it again when I couldn’t believe what I had just seen. And at the accident scene, a real crew would have the proper equipment and know-how. Like a 36″ wrench a couple of guys could stand behind.

No one would bang on a short wrench with a hammer

Hell, cut a 2-foot pipe to extend the arm if that’s all you have. Having worked in similar places, the show is far removed from the safety precautions used in the industry, which is OSHA by the book to the ridiculous .