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Tulsa King
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2022
You loved Tulsa King because you enjoy watching a seasoned outsider navigate the complex, often humorous challenges of reinventing their life in a new territory.
Books on the same thread
Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta
James Hannaham · Book · 2022
If the re-entry arc in Tulsa King intrigued you, this novel captures that same jarring, fish-out-of-water experience as a woman navigates a changed society after decades behind bars.
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score · Book · 2022
If Tulsa King hit, Things We Never Got Over shares the thread.
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
If Tulsa King hit, Holy Mayhem shares the thread.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
If Tulsa King hit, Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7) shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
Carlito's Way
Brian De Palma · Film · 1993
This film mirrors the struggle of an ex-con trying to go straight, echoing the tension Dwight faces in Tulsa King as he attempts to balance his past with his present.
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2020
Much like the power plays in Tulsa King, this story features a seasoned criminal dealing with aggressive rivals who want to dismantle the empire he has worked hard to build.
The Shawshank Redemption
Frank Darabont · Film · 1994
If Tulsa King hit, The Shawshank Redemption shares the thread.
Shot Caller
Ric Roman Waugh · Film · 2017
If the prison-to-street transition of Dwight in Tulsa King hooked you, you will appreciate this gritty look at the brutal realities of survival for a gangster forced back into action.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
If Tulsa King hit, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend shares the thread.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
If Tulsa King hit, S-Town shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Tulsa King based on a true story about a mafia capo?
Tulsa King is a fictional television series created by Taylor Sheridan. It follows the story of Dwight Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who is exiled to Oklahoma after serving a 25-year prison sentence. The show is not based on actual events or a specific true story.
What is the premise of Tulsa King?
Tulsa King follows Dwight Manfredi, a New York mafia capo released from prison after 25 years. Upon his release, his mob family exiles him to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing his family does not have his best interests in mind, he begins to build his own crew in the city.
How long was Dwight Manfredi in prison before the events of Tulsa King?
In Tulsa King, the protagonist Dwight Manfredi serves 25 years in prison before he is released and sent by his mob boss to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series focuses on his transition from prison life back into the criminal underworld as he establishes a new crew.
Who created the television series Tulsa King?
Tulsa King was created by Taylor Sheridan. The series premiered in 2022 and centers on the character Dwight Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who is forced to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to establish a new criminal operation after spending 25 years behind bars.