Tulsa King (2022)
Kernel Score: 92% · 2,523 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2022-11-13
Seasons: 4 · 29 episodes
Is Tulsa King worth watching?
Worth watching. Stallone plays an old mob boss exiled to Oklahoma in a fun crime show that mixes mafia drama, comedy and fish-out-of-water charm. It's not deep, but it's easy and enjoyable.
Watch it if you
- like mob stories with humor
- enjoy Stallone's gruff charm
- want an easy binge
Skip it if you
- want a deep, serious crime drama
- dislike formula
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Tulsa King
- Stream: Paramount+
- Free with ads: Paramount+
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi is released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew.
Tulsa King parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Tulsa King is a TV-MA mob drama about a mafia capo building a criminal crew after prison.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts organized crime activity including racketeering and mob conflict typical of a mafia drama, rated TV-MA.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA rating and gangster-drama genre indicate strong, frequent profanity.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Mob and bar settings in a crime drama commonly involve drinking.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Tulsa King
If you liked Tulsa King, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- The Sopranos (1999) — 98%: The classic mob drama this show leans on
- MobLand (2025) — 91%: Stylish gangster drama with big stars
- Justified (2010) — 89%: Modern western with a sly sense of humor
- Animal Kingdom (2016) — 87%: Crime family drama with menace
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) — 89%: Gangster drama with period flair
- The Penguin (2024) — 90%: Gangster drama in a gritty city
Cast
- Sylvester Stallone as Dwight 'The General' Manfredi
- Martin Starr as Lawrence 'Bodhi' Geigerman
- Jay Will as Tyson Mitchell
- Annabella Sciorra as Joanne
- Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher
- Robert Patrick as Jeremiah Dunmire
- Beau Knapp as Cole Dunmire
- Bella Heathcote as Cleo Montague
- Kevin Pollak as Special Agent Musso
- Chris Caldovino as Goodie Carangi
Tulsa King FAQ
Is Tulsa King worth watching?
Worth watching. Stallone plays an old mob boss exiled to Oklahoma in a fun crime show that mixes mafia drama, comedy and fish-out-of-water charm. It's not deep, but it's easy and enjoyable.
Where can I watch Tulsa King?
In the US you can stream Tulsa King on Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Tulsa King OK for kids?
Tulsa King is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Tulsa King is a TV-MA mob drama about a mafia capo building a criminal crew after prison.
What shows are like Tulsa King?
If you liked Tulsa King, try The Sopranos, MobLand, Justified and Animal Kingdom.