The second season of “Landman” continues its exploration of mortality, culminating in a startling funeral scene in its fourth episode. As the drama unfolds, the show reminds viewers that even the hottest Texas plains can turn cold when loss takes center stage.

David Freyne directed a film exploring mortality, only to discover he would face that reality head-on. Soon after completing his project about death, doctors found a sizable brain tumor that would change his life.