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Sylvester Stallone’s first starring role in a television series
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After being released from prison after 25 years, New York Mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma.. Non-descriptive character: Where do you worship?Dwight ” The General” Manfredi: I really don’t go to church. The opening credit sequence shows various photographic and painted views, as well as Oklahoma landmarks imposed on the New York City landscape: A statue of the Sioux Indian Chief “Touch the Clouds”; wearing a War Bonnet and Bone Choker necklace (chest) imposed on the Brooklyn BridgeGolden Driller Statue imposed on the Statue of LibertyRoute 66 Western Gateway Arch imposed on a major “Avenue” in Manhattan.
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In New York City, in the Borough of Manhattan, which are several numbered “Avenues”; which are crossed by smaller numbered streets.. I thought this would be a fun show. We’ve come to think that anything with Stallone in these days would be a comedy, and Tulsa King has a good amount of humor.
The characters are genuinely likable throughout
But Taylor Sheridan isn’t going to just create a simple parody of a mob story and use Stallone as the joke. starts in a new town after a long prison sentence. A comedy ensues as a New York mobster finds his way through Tulsa to establish his territory using his “old world”; ways.
Stallone gives a stellar performance
While it’s not uncommon to root for a “bad”; guy as the protagonist, his sincerity and old world common sense values appeal to those of us looking for something refreshing amidst today’s social stupidity. The irony in the message is that it takes a no-holds-barred outlaw to break down and expose superficial social hypocrisy. This is the same formula that made Yellowstone such a hit, and Sheridan knows that this is what many of us want.
Overall, a hugely entertaining show that I’ve been looking forward to, and a great addition to the Paramount+ portfolio
Before he became a caricature in his later roles that ran the Rocky and Rambo franchises into the ground, his acting and screen presence created those iconic roles. It’s good to see him back on screen in a role that feels perfect for him, and to use some of that cheeky persona to add depth to his character and the show, rather than undermine it. Check out our list of “Yellowstone”; Season 5, Part 2, “Squid Game”; Season 2, and many of the most anticipated new and returning series on TV and streaming.