Tulsa King plot summary: a mob veteran far from home
After a quarter of a century behind bars, Dwight “The General” Manfredi walks out of prison expecting some reward for his loyalty to the New York mafia. Instead, the family he served sends him away, assigning him to Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city with no established mob presence and nothing in common with the streets he once ran.
The move doesn’t feel like a promotion. It feels like exile. Dwight begins to suspect that the people he protected for decades are no longer watching out for him. Rather than fade away, he decides to put down roots and start a criminal operation of his own in the American Midwest. He recruits locals into an unlikely team as he goes.
The set-up is a classic fish-out-of-water story. An ageing gangster with old-school instincts has to adapt to a place that doesn’t play by East Coast rules. Alongside the racketeering and the power plays, the series explores loyalty, betrayal and Dwight’s attempts to reconnect with the family ties he left behind. It all comes with a dry, often comic edge that blends crime drama with dramedy.
Tulsa King review guide: what makes it notable
- Star and cast: Sylvester Stallone leads as Dwight “The General” Manfredi. He is also credited among the show’s writers. The main cast includes:
- Martin Starr as Lawrence “Bodhi” Geigerman
- Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell
- Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller
- Dana Delany as Margaret Devereaux
- Chris Caldovino as Goodie Carangi
- McKenna Quigley Harrington as Grace
- Annabella Sciorra as Joanne
- Vincent Piazza as Vince Antonacci
- Michael Walden as Bigfoot
- Creators: The series was created by Taylor Sheridan. Its writing team includes Terence Winter.
- Directors: Episodes have been directed by Guy Ferland, Allen Coulter, Craig Zisk, David Semel and others.
- Network: Tulsa King is a Paramount+ original from the US.
- Format: The show spans four seasons, with 39 episodes listed in total. Episodes run around 43 minutes each.
- Release dates:
- Season 1 (9 episodes) premiered on 13 November 2022.
- Season 2 (10 episodes) followed on 15 September 2024.
- Season 3 (10 episodes) arrived on 21 September 2025.
- Season 4 (10 episodes) premiered on 16 October 2026.
- Status: The series is still airing, with new episodes being released.
- Genre and tone: It is a crime drama with comedy and neo-western flavour, rated TV-MA in the US.
Who will enjoy Tulsa King
- Fans of mob stories who like a lighter, more comic touch alongside the crime
- Viewers who enjoy fish-out-of-water tales set in the American heartland
- Followers of Sylvester Stallone looking for him in a leading TV role
- Audiences drawn to Taylor Sheridan’s other modern western-tinged dramas
- Anyone interested in stories about older characters rebuilding their lives and family bonds
Where to watch Tulsa King in the US
Tulsa King is available to stream with a subscription on these official platforms:
- Paramount Plus Premium
- Paramount Plus Essential
- The Paramount Plus channel on Apple TV
- The Paramount+ Amazon Channel
- The Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
You can also buy the series digitally from:
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV Store
- Google Play Movies
- Fandango At Home
Season 4 is currently being released, so check each platform for the episodes available right now.
Trailer
Cast
Sylvester Stalloneas Dwight 'The General' Manfredi39 episodes
Martin Starras Lawrence 'Bodhi' Geigerman39 episodes
Jay Willas Tyson Mitchell39 episodes
Garrett Hedlundas Mitch Keller39 episodes
Dana Delanyas Margaret Devereaux39 episodes
Chris Caldovinoas Goodie Carangi38 episodes
McKenna Quigley Harringtonas Grace35 episodes
Annabella Sciorraas Joanne33 episodes
Photo: TMDB
Episode guide
| Season | Episode | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Aired | |
| 1 | 2 | Aired | |
| 1 | 3 | Aired | |
| 1 | 4 | Aired | |
| 1 | 5 | Aired | |
| 1 | 6 | Aired | |
| 1 | 7 | Aired | |
| 1 | 8 | Aired | |
| 1 | 9 | Aired | |
| 2 | 1 | Aired | |
| 2 | 2 | Aired | |
| 2 | 3 | Aired | |
| 2 | 4 | Aired | |
| 2 | 5 | Aired | |
| 2 | 6 | Aired | |
| 2 | 7 | Aired | |
| 2 | 8 | Aired | |
| 2 | 9 | Aired | |
| 2 | 10 | Aired | |
| 3 | 1 | Aired | |
| 3 | 2 | Aired | |
| 3 | 3 | Aired | |
| 3 | 4 | Aired | |
| 3 | 5 | Aired | |
| 3 | 6 | Aired | |
| 3 | 7 | Aired | |
| 3 | 8 | Aired | |
| 3 | 9 | Aired | |
| 3 | 10 | Aired | |
| 4 | 1 | Aired | |
| 4 | 2 | Aired | |
| 4 | 3 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 4 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 5 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 6 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 7 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 8 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 9 | Upcoming | |
| 4 | 10 | Upcoming |
Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.
FAQ
- How many episodes does Tulsa King have?
- Tulsa King has 39 episodes listed across four seasons: 9 in season 1 and 10 each in seasons 2, 3 and 4. Each episode runs around 43 minutes. Season 4 is still airing.
- Where can I watch Tulsa King legally in the US?
- You can stream it with a subscription on Paramount Plus (Premium or Essential), or through the Paramount+ channels on Apple TV, Amazon and Roku. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
- Who is in the cast of Tulsa King?
- Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight "The General" Manfredi. He is joined by Martin Starr, Jay Will, Garrett Hedlund, Dana Delany, Chris Caldovino, Annabella Sciorra and Vincent Piazza, among others.
- When was Tulsa King released?
- Tulsa King premiered on Paramount+ on 13 November 2022. Season 2 followed on 15 September 2024 and season 3 on 21 September 2025. Season 4 premiered on 16 October 2026.
- What genre is Tulsa King?
- It is a crime drama with strong comedic elements, often described as a dramedy with a neo-western feel. It is rated TV-MA in the US.
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