The series stars Sylvester Stallone in his first leading role in a scripted television series. Stallone portrays Dwight "the General" Manfredi, an American Mafia caporegime who has been recently released from prison in New York and is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma , where he begins to set up a criminal organization.
Peterson, Garrett Hedlund , and Dana Delany. Shortly after premiering, Tulsa King was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 15, Terence Winter was the showrunner for the first season, but due to differences with Sheridan, he was demoted to head writer before the second. Director Craig Zisk produced the second season. The first season was largely filmed in Oklahoma City , but primary production on the second season relocated to Atlanta after the cast and crew complained. A third and fourth season as well as a spin-off series are both in early stages of development.
Critics have given Tulsa King generally positive reviews. Many have praised Stallone's performance, but some criticized the dialogue and overall story arc. Upon release, Dwight's boss sends him to Tulsa, Oklahoma , to establish criminal operations there.
Dwight, who does not know anyone in the area, seeks a new crew to help him establish his empire. He first meets taxi driver Tyson Mitchell, whom he recruits as his personal driver, and acquires financing by threatening and later befriending Lawrence "Bodhi" Geigerman, the owner of a local dispensary. While attempting to grow his enterprise, Dwight gains many more associates, including Mitch Keller, who owns a bar Dwight frequents.
Dwight initially remains in contact with the syndicate in New York but later begins to despise them. Dwight and his crew become enemies with the outlaw biker gang The Black Macadams. During this time, Dwight experiences personal and family problems as a result of his actions. Sheridan wrote the pilot episode in a week.
