Sylvester Stallone has catapulted into the streaming universe with Tulsa King, a crime drama that’s anything but conventional.
It’s about a hardened New York mobster, Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone), who has been unceremoniously transplanted to Oklahoma after 25 years behind bars. And yes, it’s as wild and entertaining (opens in new tab) as it sounds.
Why Tulsa King is Breaking the Internet
This isn’t just your typical mob show. Tulsa King has become the second most popular streaming programme globally.
Dubbed the best mob series since The Sopranos, Tulsa King blends dark humour with, unexpected twists.
The Premise: Crime Meets Comedy
Dwight Manfredi doesn’t just get by in Tulsa – he builds a criminal empire.
Battling Kansas City mobsters, local power players, and federal surveillance, he transforms from an outsider to a strategic mastermind.
The Cast of Tulsa King Season 1
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Lead)
Andrea Savage as Stacy Beale (FBI Agent)
Martin Starr as Bodhi
Jay Will as Tyson
Max Casella as Armand Truisi
Domenick Lombardozzi as Charles “Chickie” Invernizzi
Vincent Piazza as Vince Antonacci
A.C. Peterson as Pete “The Rock” Invernizzi
Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Clendenin (Local rancher)
Annabella Sciorra as Maria Invernizzi
These actors formed the core ensemble for the first season of the show, with Stallone naturally taking the central role as the protagonist.
Season 2 Cast Additions
The show’s second season introduces several heavyweight additions to the cast:
Neal McDonough joins as Cal Thresher, a ruthless oil baron
Frank Grillo steps in as Bill Bevilaqua, bringing his signature intensity to the role of a rival mob boss.
Rich Ting rounds out the new lineup as Jackie Ming
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The latest season delivers twists that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Dwight’s abduction by mysterious government operatives sets up a potentially game-changing Season 3.
Stallone’s Tantalising Hints For Season 3
“I’m going to take him on a journey he’s never expecting,” Stallone teases.
Potential storylines include:
Multi-state territorial expansion
A shadowy government organisation
An unexpected informant narrative
Behind the Scenes: More Than Just Another TV Show
Stallone isn’t just acting, he’s the creative pulse of Tulsa King. His commitment to maintaining the “fish-out-of-water” dynamic ensures the show remains unpredictable and fresh.
Streaming Details
Where Can I Watch Tulsa King? Paramount+
How Many Season of Tulsa King? 2
How Many Episodes of Tulsa King Per Season? 10
Status: Season 3 discussions underway
What’s Next for Tulsa King?
Whispers of potential spinoffs à la Yellowstone suggest Tulsa King might be building an entire television universe.
Does it have spinoff potential? Absolutely.
Stallone’s Payday
The action legend is reportedly earning $1.5 million per episode for the second season (jumping up from $750,000 per episode in the first) – not bad for reshaping the crime drama genre.
The Verdict
So is Tulsa King worth your precious streaming time? In a nutshell, yes.
Tulsa King goes beyond typical crime dramas. It’s packed full of unexpected twists, and enigmatic character development that keeps viewers glued to their screens.
So, crime drama enthusiasts, you might have just discovered your new must-watch show. And Tulsa King is just getting started.
