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Tulsa King
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2022
What hooked you in Tulsa King was the way a displaced outsider navigates a new landscape to rebuild his personal empire.
Books on the same thread
Joyland (Hard Case Crime)
Stephen King · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Tulsa King: Redemption.
Much like Dwight Manfredi in Tulsa King, Devin Jones finds himself in an unfamiliar environment, forced to adapt to the peculiar rules and hidden dangers of a new workplace.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
David Grann · Book · 2018
Explores: Racial injustice, Corruption, Greed.
If the corruption and systemic power struggles of Tulsa King kept you watching, this investigation into greed and moral decay provides the same dark look at institutional failures.
Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Explores: Missing Persons, Cults, Obsession.
While Tulsa King focuses on mob life, this story mirrors the intense, character-driven pursuit of justice found in Dwight's world, keeping you engaged through grit and unrelenting moral focus.
A Gentleman in Moscow: A Novel
Amor Towles · Book · 2017
Explores: Adaptation, Resilience, Loss of Innocence.
Count Rostov’s forced exile in a hotel echoes the fish-out-of-water displacement experienced by Dwight in Tulsa King, emphasizing the resilience required when your life is suddenly uprooted.
Films on the same thread
The Equalizer 3
Antoine Fuqua · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with Tulsa King: Redemption.
Robert McCall functions as a direct spiritual successor to the protagonist of Tulsa King, using his specific set of skills to dismantle crime syndicates while protecting those around him.
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie · Film · 2020
Explores: Criminal Underworld, Power Struggle, Blackmail.
This film captures the same high-stakes power struggles and criminal maneuvering that define Tulsa King, placing an American expat at the center of a complex and dangerous foreign underworld.
The Shawshank Redemption
Frank Darabont · Film · 1994
Shares a thread with Tulsa King: redemption.
The themes of institutional corruption and finding a new path after a long period of incarceration resonate deeply with the core premise of Tulsa King and Dwight's journey.
Shot Caller
Ric Roman Waugh · Film · 2017
Shares a thread with Tulsa King: Redemption.
This gritty drama explores the harsh reality of prison life and the difficulty of reintegration, reflecting the same dark, criminal-focused struggles that Dwight carries throughout Tulsa King.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
If you enjoyed the eccentric character dynamics and small-town tensions of Tulsa King, this investigation into a man’s attempt to alter his surroundings offers a similarly compelling human portrait.
Serial
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Justice system flaws, Legal ambiguity, Deep-dive reporting.
The deep-dive exploration of the justice system and human fallibility found here complements the thematic weight of Tulsa King, offering a grounded look at the complexities of crime.
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Common questions
Is Tulsa King based on a true story?
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 an original narrative rather than a historical account.
What is the premise of Tulsa King?
Tulsa King follows Dwight Manfredi, a New York mafia capo released from prison after 25 years. His mob family exiles him to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he realizes they do not have his best interests in mind. He then begins the process of building his own criminal crew.
Who created the show Tulsa King?
Tulsa King was created by Taylor Sheridan. The series premiered in 2022 and centers on the character of Dwight Manfredi, a mobster navigating a new life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after spending two and a half decades behind bars in New York.
Does Tulsa King feature Dwight Manfredi as the lead character?
Yes, Dwight Manfredi is the central character of Tulsa King. The plot focuses on his transition from a New York mafia capo to an exile in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he works to establish a new crew after discovering his former mob family is unreliable.