You have questions. I have some answers.

Some time back I wrote about the harsh language in TV shows including “Landman." Reactions have come rolling in. For example:

"I have worked in the global oil industry for 40 years, with the last 10 in the Permian Basin (Midland, Texas), Billy Bob Thornton’s home in the TV series 'Landman.' I grew up in Casper, Wyoming, in the '50s, where oil was about the only employer in town, along with the three refineries. Taylor Sheridan's vulgar language reflects reality in the oil industry; the closer you get to the wellhead, the worse the language becomes.”

On the other hand: “I am a grandmother who loves good shows, but the minute the bad language, violence or gratuitous sex starts, I’m gone. I absolutely love the first two seasons of ‘Designated Survivor’ on ABC. I couldn’t wait for Season 3 [on Netflix] and, when it started, I thought I was on the wrong show. The F-word and S-word were used quite often in the first 10 minutes. Why does bad language make it better?? I think it just encourages bad language on the street.”

But: “I am amused that the complainers have never, apparently, worked in the oil patch. Few of the crews care to communicate using the Queen’s English. The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice. To reduce your level of anxiety tune in another channel.”

However: “I was interested to read in your column that I am not the only one totally fed up with the constant use of the F bomb in TV shows and movies. I can honestly say that in all my years I have never been around people who use such terrible expletives in such a casual way. I believe the writers think they are giving the show or movie a raw edge, but in actual fact it seems to be a lack of being able to use the English language.”

And so it goes. Elsewhere …

Q: I really enjoy watching Korean rom-coms dubbed in English, particularly because of the music featured in them. Do you know how I can reach out to Netflix to let them know I would like to see more of this type of content?

A: I don’t know if the folks at Netflix read this column, but I know they are aware of viewer enthusiasm for Korean-made romance. Time.com last year said Netflix has spent billions in recent years on Korean productions to create “a notable catalogue” of productions old and new.

Q: Can you tell me if “Law & Order: Organized Crime” is coming back?

A: I can’t. The series starring Christopher Meloni has had a complicated TV history. Its first four seasons premiered on the NBC broadcast network. The fifth season premiered on the streaming service Peacock. But the 10 episodes made for Peacock then aired on NBC as part of its all-“Law & Order” lineup in fall 2025. And there’s been no word since about a sixth season.

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