Character Overview

A high-ranking drug cartel member who wants to do business with Tommy. He's affably menacing and represents the dangerous criminal elements that intersect with the oil industry.

Biography

Gallino is a high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel who becomes Tommy's new point of contact after previous cartel members are eliminated. He wants to involve Tommy and M-Tex Oil in the cartel's operations.

Personality

Gallino is charming and intelligent, but also dangerous and ruthless. He presents himself as a businessman, but his criminal nature is always just beneath the surface.

Key Relationships

• Tommy Norris (business associate)

Character Analysis

Gallino represents a crucial element in Taylor Sheridan's exploration of the modern American oil industry. Through Andy Garcia's nuanced performance, the character embodies the complexities and contradictions inherent in this high-stakes world.

The character's role as drug cartel member provides insight into the various layers of the oil business, from the personal relationships that drive decision-making to the broader economic and environmental implications of the industry.

Behind the Scenes

• Andy Garcia is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for "The Godfather Part III"
• His character represents the intersection of legitimate business and organized crime
• The character adds international intrigue to the series

Season 1 Appearances

Gallino appears as a recurring character throughout the series, playing a vital role in the unfolding drama of the Texas oil industry.