Tulsa King, season 2 (10 episodes)

release year: 2024
genre: crime drama
viewing setting: home Bluray 5/17-19/25

synopsis: Crime boss Dwight Manfredi's exile in Tulsa continues, except that now he's broken free and is doing his own thing...which bothers his old boss in New York, the local drug lord, and another group of gangsters who controls the area.

impressions: Unlike the first season, this one was mostly about gaining and holding power and money. Aside from the New York mob, which is still a thorn in his side, Dwight has to deal with two more local problem people. It was good, and I enjoyed it, but...some things would have gone a lot smoother if Dwight wasn't such an uncompromising asshole all the time. There were also a couple of times when he (or someone else) simply didn't seem to hear that something was not as they thought it was (when the consequences of such anger are violence and death, you should at least know that the person you're going after is actually guilty.) I couldn't help but be reminded of some plot arcs in Breaking Bad with regards to this stubbornness.

acting: Sylvester Stallone's character is almost too tough at times, but I will say that he takes care of his people. Garrett Hedlund is a cool, calm bar owner who also helps run things. Jay Will is the driver who gets to the next level of crime in this season. Max Casella is an old associate whose life is now falling apart. Dana Delany is now the main (and only) love interest. There are a lot more - this is an ensemble cast - and I won't comment on all of them. New for this season are Neal McDonough as a local businessman and bad guy, and Frank Grillo as a Kansas City boss who resents the recent growth spurt in Tulsa.

final word: Enjoyable crime drama about taking and holding power no matter what.

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