Tulsa King (2022)
Tulsa King (2022)
Created by: Taylor Sheridan & Terence Winter
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Garrett Hedlund
Genre: Crime / Drama / Action
Seasons: 1 (Paramount+)
Runtime: ~40 minutes per episode
Country: USA
Overview
Tulsa King is a stylish and entertaining crime drama series starring Sylvester Stallone in his first major television role. The story follows Dwight โThe Generalโ Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who is released from prison after 25 years โ only to be exiled by his boss to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish new criminal operations.
Far from his familiar world, Dwight uses old-school mob tactics to build an empire in this modern, tech-driven frontier โ recruiting unlikely allies while battling rivals, corrupt officials, and his own past.
HighlightsSylvester Stallone shines in a commanding, charismatic performance โ blending humor, toughness, and unexpected warmth.
Created by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) and written by Terence Winter (The Sopranos), the series delivers sharp writing, streetwise dialogue, and layered characters.
A fresh mix of crime, dark comedy, and fish-out-of-water drama.
Stylish depiction of Tulsa โ wide-open spaces contrasting with gritty underworld deals.
Strong ensemble cast that gives the story both charm and moral complexity.
Most Memorable Moments
Dwightโs arrival in Tulsa and his first brutal โnegotiationโ with a dispensary owner.
His humorous adaptation to the modern world โ smartphones, crypto, and changing codes of respect.
Emotional reunions with his estranged daughter and reflections on loyalty.
The building of his crew โ a mix of misfits, hustlers, and loyal soldiers.
The finaleโs tense betrayal, setting up bigger stakes for Season 2.
VerdictTulsa King is a slick, entertaining blend of mob drama and western grit, elevated by Sylvester Stalloneโs magnetic screen presence. With sharp writing, humor, and heart, it redefines the classic gangster story for a new era โ proving that even out of his element, โThe Generalโ still commands respect.
Rating: 8/10
