Last year, Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone shocked audiences by headlining his first major TV role in the gritty crime drama Tulsa King. Portraying New York mafia capo Dwight Manfredi, Sly took viewers on a wild ride to Oklahoma as his character established a new criminal empire.
Tulsa King shattered records for Paramount+, becoming the streaming service’s biggest premiere ever. On the back of its success, Paramount quickly greenlit a second season. But when exactly can fans expect the return of The Italian Stallion to their screens?
Shooting Delayed, But The General Will Rise Again
Details remain foggy, with no set premiere date announced yet. Production faced delays due to the Hollywood writer’s strike, which halted progress on many shows. Stallone himself acknowledged the walkout’s impact, even as he voiced support for the writers.
Behind the scenes, the exit of showrunner Terence Winter (The Sopranos) could cause further holdups. But one thing’s for certain – Tulsa King will be back. After surviving the gauntlet of season one’s brutal filming schedule, Sly is saddling up for more mayhem as mob boss Dwight.
What Dastardly Deeds Await in Season 2?
When we left off, Dwight had landed behind bars after being set up by his love interest Stacy (Andrea Savage), secretly an undercover ATF agent. So expect legal woes for Oklahoma’s mafia kingpin in the upcoming episodes.
While Manfredi stews in jail, tensions may erupt on the outside after his lieutenant Chickie (Domenick Lombardozzi) disrespected the family.
Beyond the main storyline, Paramount has hinted at potential spinoffs in the Tulsa King universe. With crime boss Dwight under lock and key, could the focus shift to his cronies’ exploits? Or might we get an origin story on the Invernizzi mob family back in New York?
Like a gunslinger staring down his outlaw enemies, faithful viewers eagerly await the return of Sly’s small-screen cowboy antics. Until season two arrives, they’ll just have to bide their time in anticipation of the mayhem to come.