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I have loved Tulsa King so far. I actually love everything Taylor Sheridan does so I knew this would be no different. This is fun crime show that knows exactly what it wants to be and you can tell the cast, led by Sylvester Stallone, are all having a blast making this. It's about a New York mafia boss named Dwight "The General" Manfredi (Stallone) who is released from prison after 25 years. He thinks he coming out to a hero's welcome but gets sent to Tulsa to run things instead. After not feeling the love from his gang like he feels he should he starts to build his own in Tulsa. Some of it may come off as a little silly but overall it's a really good show that's definitely worth watching. It's obviously doing well because it's already been renewed for a second season which is great news!

Sylvester Stallone absolutely kills it in Tulsa King! For Stallone to do a tv show you knew it had to be a good script and of course it would be with Taylor Sheridan as the created. Sheridan continues to hit home run after home run. He is the best thing going on tv right now with incredible shows like Yellowstone, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, etc. And movies like Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River. Everything he touches turns to gold. Also, one of the other writers is Terence Winter who wrote shows like The Sopranos & Boardwalk Empire. I mean come on? There was no way this show was going to be bad with those two at the helm. It has everything you want in a good show...drama, violence, comedy, etc. Stallone plays a very likable tough guy to perfection.

I figured this would be an entertaining show. We've grown accustomed to think that anything with Stallone in it nowadays would be a comedy, and Tulsa King does feature good amount of humor. But Taylor Sheridan isn't going to create a simple parody of a mob story and using Stallone as a joke and punchline.

The show has promising depth, despite the light-hearted premise of a former big shot mobster forced to make a new start in a new city after a long prison sentence. Some comedy ensues as a New York mobster finds his way around Tulsa to establish his turf using his "old world" ways.

Characters are genuinely likable across the board. While it's not unusual to root for a "bad" guy as the protagonist, his directness and old world commonsense values appeal to those of us looking for something refreshing amidst today's social nonsense. Irony in the message is that it takes a thug who bows down to no one to smash through and expose the shallow social hypocrisy. This is the same formula that made Yellowstone such a success, and Sheridan knows this is what so many of us want.

Stallone gives an excellent performance. Before he became a caricature from his later roles that drove Rocky and Rambo franchises into the ground, his acting and screen presence created those iconic roles. It's good to see him back on screen in a role that seems perfect for him, and leverage some of that cheeky persona to add depth to his character and the show, rather than undermine it.

Overall, highly entertaining show that I look forward to, and an excellent addition to Paramount+ portfolio.

I watched this out of curiosity, no high expectations, I was just surprised to see Stallone in a tv series. You feel the tension in the scenes, it also feels fairly realistic as far as the plot would demand it. Wouldn't say it's humorous but a couple funny scenes as a result of Dwight (Stallone) coming out of 25yr prison sentence and not fully integrated into the way the world works now; so I'm assuming the abrupt transition will offer some interesting hiccups for him down the line for us. I'm glad someone told him how to use an Uber, it was funny while it lasted.

It's a pretty smart script but not in a forcefully witty way which bodes well. Of course Stallone is a huge presence but the rest of the cast seem pretty good.

The show literally feels like you took gangsters written for a movie from the early 90's and just threw them into 2022, makes for a good blend of humor and violence.

I thought it was just going to be a throwaway show as some of stallion's recent movies are; mostly just leaning on his name and performances but Taylor Sheridan does a good job here with writing worthy of Stallone's performances. I think it's gonna be fun to watch macho Stallone building a criminal empire from scratch, middle of nowhere Tulsa. I love how it has this western oater feel to it at times while still being mafia. I think the show could end up going under the radar, then get buzz later on with people asking how they never caught on to it earlier, because I haven't seen that much advertisement from Paramount.

I went in with no high expectations, but if the premier episode is anything to go by this could be a really fun watch. If it keeps on like this, great, if it gets better that'll be fantastic. I'll add a rating after more episodes release and update if anything changes drastically about the show.

Sylvester Stallone 's Rocky, old school, hard a$$ acting style fits this show perfectly. From narrating to cruising through Tulsa it just shows that this role is perfect for him. Also acting as a guy his age and style definitely helps to blend in perfectly. As for the show, the buil up in first two episode was great and moving pretty quickly. It will be interesting with coming towards the end of the season how good and how big twist they have prepared. In the meantime if you are Sly's fan you definitely have to give this show a chance, even if you're not, I would still recommend it for the sake of gangster shows.

I've always liked Stallone, over the years, yes he's sequel addicted but has made some really enjoyable films scattering a few classics along the way. In Tulsa King could very well be his best work just from a acting perspective, he's just stone cold nailing the role of a mafia capo. The series itself has a interesting story, it's well written taking full advantage of the humor of a New York mobster in Tulsa Oklahoma without becoming silly at all, throw in a healthy dose of violence, good writing and dialogue, and a great cast of supporting actors and characters and they have a winner. Fun to watch, well worth a look.

Exactly what you're looking. Tulsa King delivers. Stallone hits the mark with a brooding no nonsense performance that blends humor and violence to near perfection.

The classic fish out of water scenario is well played. And the first episode does a great job at setting up what looks like a stellar cast. Right from the start the plot begins to weave together. Frankly I was pleasantly surprised.

We'll see how the season unfolds but so far it's a great change of pace from some other series debuts lately. There's no cgi to be sure. Just great characters, authentic dialogue, a smart story, and a first class cast.

I don't think any other actor could have played this role. Sly is bigger than the small screen and he's given the best lines in this show. I only saw the 1st ep on YT, I don't have Paramount, but if there's more being released on YT I would definitely see it.

His supporting cast is no-name, I didn't recognize any other actors. And filming in Tulsa gives the show "flavor" vs filming on a backlot in Hollywood. I think Stallone has reached his peak with the Creed movies and this TV show. Age does him well. Glad he's away from those action movies, which I think he outgrew. This is the fit for him.

The writing is good - Stallone's narration is well written. He's also good in this role. The show moves along and is entertaining. Problem is you have to believe that in today's world, someone would just show up to a town like Tulsa, start knocking people around and making demands and people would just fall in line and not call the police.

In reality, every incident in this show where he knocks someone around and gets what he wants wouldn't happen. Ever. The person would simply call the police, they'd come, see that he did in fact commit an assault, that's he's an ex con recently released from prison and he'd be in jail waiting a new trial.

But in this fantasy world from 1960 (that takes place today) he just makes demands and people does what he wants.

If you can accept that, you can enjoy the show.

Likeable and relatively deep characters, plausible plot, tolerable pacing are the driving forces behind this show. Stallone is good being the main protagonist, but I like Andrea Savage and her character a lot, very nice performance. I respected a lot that Stallone is not trying to look younger when his character Dwight honestly mentions his age and how it could affect his relationships with younger woman.

Cinematography and music are nothing to write home about, both are good enough to help keep the show entertaining, but not really adding value and not standing out. My review make the show look pretty average, yet I'm rating it at 8/10 because it is a solid entertainer, not a TV/ Cinema masterpiece or tour de force.

The first season was great, entertaining, fresh. Sure, some things were far-fetched, but okay I'll play ball - Sly cracks a joke here there, so all forgiven and forgotten.

The second season is hard to believe (even more so), full of family/girlfriend drama, and I just cannot help it bt laugh at their supposed toughness. I guess Sheridan was busy with other projects, lol.

Also, what is wrong with the wardrobe? They wear ridiculously silly suits and yet carry themselves like kings. Please, someone from Tulsa tell me this isn't how you dress over there:)

Don't get me wrong. This isn't your Netflix BS, it is entertaining. But it has flaws.

I really like this show . It's a bit unbelievable but mostly entertaining . The humour Stallone brings to the character ( of the writers ) evens out the bits that are absurd.

Stallone brings a nuanced performance of a recently released from prison monster. Who is given the opportunity to move to a south western state and earn for the bosses back home .

He makes the best of a situation he rather not be in .

A fish out of water no . A shark in a different ocean maybe more like it .

This looks like it's going to be a fantastic addition to a historical and legendary career of one of hollywoods greatest box office draws of all time .

Stallone is in his element and he delivers the goods .

If you're hoping for something like The Sopranos, don't waste your time on this one. Mafia bosses here act more like kids, no real consequences for anything-they just live in this "do whatever, whenever" world. Justice doesn't really exist in Tulsa King. The power of "the general" seems to come out of nowhere; people follow him just because, well, the plot says so. Why anyone respects him is also a mystery. Some characters flip from being pretty normal to suddenly violent, all to fight for "the general", and then switch back to calm like nothing happened. Honestly, it feels more like Zombieland than a serious mafia show. It's the kind of series you'll watch once and probably never want to rewatch.

I didn't know anything about this. I found out by accident. Look, I am a Stallone fan. Have been since Rocky, Rambo, Cobra. Even M. A. S. H. (1970...yeah I'm dated now). Stallone, in my eyes, deserves the upmost respect for his craft. When I was a kid he was a talking point for humor from my peers. Fast forward to today, this man has weathered the hollywierd storm. He has outlasted his peers and become something so much more. Ahnold? Willis? This man is a gem. Imagine, 75 and going strong. Great actor, good eye for a dying business and very, very good start to his first adventure into streaming tv. I take me hat off for you sir.

So I have always been a fan of Sylvester. Yes, he has gotten older (as we all do) but we MUST stop comparing his Rocky and Rambo movies to his latest works. I will admit, I was guilty of this and as a result, I ended up thinking that his latest movie (the Samaritan) was not up to snuff and truly, the movie was probably a B at best. I am not sure that was entirely because of Stallone though. In any case, THIS new series (Tulsa King) is ABSOLUTELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT, worth the subscription price you may or may not have to pay. The part of Dwight "The General" Manfredi was 100% made for nobody but Stallone. He plays the part so smoothly and you actually believe that he really is part of the mafia....and with such humor that I find myself laughing many times throughout each episode. I actually have an alarm set on my phone to remind me that a new episode is about to drop (on Sundays) and I get excited (as I do with Yellowstone). I truly hope people will give this a chance and let this series be the series that Stallone can come back with and allow him to ride off into the sunset (hopefully years from now :) :)

My only beef is the fact that only one episode is released each week (yes.... I know that this is how series are...but still I find myself feening for more). LOL)

I've watched the first three episodes and frankly after the first one I was hooked. This is interesting. I want to see what happens next. I see a man who was knocked down, picking himself back up. And although there is adversity along the way he seems to be making progress.

I like this show what can I tell you.

I've watched the first three episodes and frankly after the first one I was hooked. This is interesting. I want to see what happens next. I see a man who was knocked down, picking himself back up. And although there is adversity along the way he seems to be making progress.

I like this show what can I tell you.

Seen the 5 first episodes, and great story so far.

But the plot: ex, Italian gangster, out of prison, and moves to another "country" , and in his own, old way, makes a business as ....a gangster.

Impressing, how fast you can get a gangster business running, and even more, how fast he learns how to operate a smartphone and a PC, after spending 25 years in prison 😉

Stallone does a great figure, and the acting is so far on track.

Write-off, from the great serie on Netflix, Lilyhammer. Just without the snow

Looooved that, but the humour runs also in Tulsa King, so I will keep watching. Give them Hell, Sly.

The series is promising if you know what are you going to find from an actor like Stallone. The script is Ok, settings are great including real Tulsa locations and cast is acceptable.

The series starts great because Stallone fits on the character perfectly even he is actually 76 years old. Still credible and some scenes made me think to Clint Eastwood in Grand Torino. I'm not going to spoil anything saying both are great actors in his most repeated and common roles. The series starts strong. Sly interpretation is great and it can become better. So, overall, the series has potential, so let's give it a try. Why not?

The series is off to a great start! At least I had to grin a lot during the first episode, because I found the realization good. Sylvester Stallone as Kapo is excellent, the role fits him perfectly. You can say that the series is not the reinvention of the wheel, but you have from episode to episode desire to look further. Not many series manage to do that in this day and age. Apart from Stallone, the other actors are also well cast. The acting level varies a lot, but that's not too bad. It is not a documentary 😉. Only the end of the season was a bit disappointing for me, I expected a bigger bang. Nevertheless, I look forward to the future seasons 🤗. I can recommend the series with a clear conscience, even if it gets "only" 7/10⭐ from me.

Overview of the individual episode rating: Episode 1 = 9/10⭐ Episode 2 = 7/10⭐ Episode 3 = 7/10⭐ Episode 4 = 7/10⭐ Episode 5 = 7/10⭐ Episode 6 = 7/10⭐ Episode 7 = 6/10⭐ Episode 8 = 7/10⭐ Episode 9 = 7/10⭐

EDIT: For those rating this by comparing it to The Sopranos's, Tulsa King is not that. It's an off beat comic-drama in the Lillyhammer style. Take it as such and you'll enjoy the ride...now back to my review..

What a pleasant surprise. Can't believe I'm liking a Stallone project this much. Just binged the first four episodes and found myself loving his character and the storyline. Nice ensemble cast that develops through the initial episodes. Perfect blend of a quasi-serious subject matter with comedic interludes wrap the storyline up nicely. Not surprised this series was immediately renewed as its got some interesting quirks, offbeat scenes an7d solid writing. Great setting out in the "middle of nowhere", Tulsa! Who would of thought Stallone would bring Hollywood to Oklahoma? Now I find myself counting the days until the next episode! Way to go Rambo!

I have watched only the first season.

I love Stallone, i've been watching his movies since i was a child in the 80's. I even love this recent Neflix documentary about him (SLY). TULSA KING had a very good start, first episodes made me invest, i can't say it was great but i liked it a lot. Stallone was convincing against the odds, he's in his 70's but he made me believe everything about his character. But the other characters (side kicks, antagonists ets) were well written too. It never drags even for a minute, there's always something going on, intense scenes were very good, i liked the comedy element.

So, i was about to rate it higher but unfortunately, the last 3 episodes were a bit rushed and totally unrealistic, unlike the previous ones. Script became messy, all of a sudden, characters turned into caricatures. Especially in the last episode, nothing makes too sense. It was like watching a different show.

Still, it was entertaining even on its lowest.

And something else : I said that i liked the comic relief but i think this could have been better if it played out more like a drama. At some point, comedy kinda prevails and TULSA KING stopped taking itself too seriously. Stallone could have pulled it off, making this show more BREAKING BAD-esque. The ingredients were here, Taylor Sheridan, great actors, clever script.

I don't know if i am gonna watch the second season.

I live in Tulsa. While Stallone's character is entertaining, as is most of the cast, the writing is more out of touch with reality than Stallone's character is. You can't just walk into a dispensary and say "It's okay - I'm just looking around" when they ask for your MM I. D. card. You wouldn't have to supply the dispensary with a security camera - they already have lots of them. A loaded Lincoln Navigator costs more than 50k. In almost every situation he's in, the police would have been called within seconds. I've only seen the first episode, but the "wrongness" of this show just goes on and on. But it's moderately entertaining.