The new season of Tulsa King is here! Read our detailed article on the Season 3 premiere, the new cast members including Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Patrick, and the epic mob war that awaits Sylvester Stallone’s “General.”
The wait is finally over for fans of the explosive Paramount+ crime series “Tulsa King”. The much-anticipated third season, starring Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone, premiered today, bringing with it a fresh wave of gangland warfare, new high-stakes rivals, and a surprising connection to a burgeoning spin-off universe.
The new season picks up directly from the dramatic cliffhanger of the Season 2 finale, which saw Dwight “The General” Manfredi kidnapped by masked assailants.
The first episode, “Blood and Bourbon”, wastes no time in re-establishing the stakes for Dwight and his eccentric crew as they attempt to expand their fledgling empire.
A New Turf War and Powerful Enemies
This season’s central conflict revolves around Dwight’s move into the lucrative liquor business. His crew, led by the reliable Mitch Keller (Garrett Hedlund) and the ever-anxious Bodhi (Martin Starr), sets its sights on a local bourbon distillery.
However, this territory is already controlled by the Dunmires, a powerful and ruthless old-money family that doesn’t play by the old-world rules of the Mafia.
The Dunmires are led by the formidable patriarch Jeremiah, played with menacing intensity by Robert Patrick, who makes a compelling addition to the cast. His wild-eyed son, Cole (Beau Knapp), serves as the family’s brutal muscle, posing a direct physical threat to Dwight and his team.
This new rivalry provides a refreshing and dangerous challenge for “The General”, forcing him to fight from the back foot for much of the season.
A Stellar Cast and a Spin-off in the Making
Season 3 also boasts a number of other high-profile new additions. Most notably, Oscar-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson joins the cast as Russell Lee Washington Jr., an old prison buddy of Dwight’s.
Jackson’s appearance is more than just a guest role; his character is set to be the centerpiece of a confirmed spin-off series, “NOLA King,” which will follow him as he establishes his own criminal enterprise in New Orleans. This clever narrative move, orchestrated by creator Taylor Sheridan, expands the “Tulsa King” universe and provides a promising glimpse into the franchise’s future.
Returning fan favorites like Jay Will as Dwight’s right-hand man Tyson, Annabella Sciorra as his sister Joanne, and the charismatic Martin Starr as Bodhi are all given more to do this season, enriching the show’s core relationships and providing moments of both humor and heart.
However, fans will notice the absence of some familiar faces, including Domenick Lombardozzi’s Chickie Invernizzi, who met a tragic end last season, and Andrea Savage’s Stacy Beale, whose storyline concluded with her character being transferred to Alaska.
The Premiere: Episode 1, “Blood and Bourbon”
The season premiere, “Blood and Bourbon,” immediately sets a high-octane pace. It quickly resolves the kidnapping cliffhanger from the previous finale and introduces the brewing conflict with the Dunmires.
The episode’s title itself hints at the central themes of the season: the “blood” of family and the “bourbon” of the new business venture that puts Dwight in a treacherous position.
As with previous seasons, the show’s blend of hard-hitting mob drama and fish-out-of-water comedy remains intact. The new season, which will run for 10 episodes, promises to be the most intense yet as Dwight struggles to protect everything he has built while facing his most dangerous adversaries to date.
Tulsa King Season 3 is streaming now on Paramount+, with new episodes dropping weekly.
