Even before its fourth season premieres on October 16, "Tulsa King" has secured a fifth season renewal from Paramount+, signaling strong confidence in Taylor Sheridan's expanding crime universe. The upcoming season will see Dwight Manfredi, played by Hollywood veteran Sylvester Stallone, trading the plains of Tulsa for the urban jungle of New York City.
Since his release from a 25-year prison stint and subsequent exile to Tulsa by his old Mafia bosses, Dwight has been forced to build a new criminal empire from the ground up. Over the past three seasons, he's transformed a marijuana dispensary, car dealerships, and other ventures into a formidable operation in Oklahoma. However, his refusal to share his newfound wealth with his former New York associates has led to escalating tensions, including assassination attempts.
The move back to New York for Season 5 is a bold strategic play, placing Dwight directly back into the heart of the territory he was banished from. This return promises a face-off with the very people who exiled him, now eager to claim a piece of his success. It also opens the door for Dwight to potentially expand his burgeoning business ventures into the Big Apple, further challenging the dwindling influence of his old mob family.
Beyond "Tulsa King" itself, the Sheridanverse is growing with the announcement of a spin-off titled "Frisco King" (originally "NOLA King"). This new series will star Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr., a character first introduced in the latter half of "Tulsa King" Season 3. Lee, a hitman for the Renzetti crime family, developed an unexpected bond with Dwight, who had previously saved his life in prison. Inspired by Dwight's entrepreneurial spirit in Tulsa, Lee decides to forge his own path, setting up shop in Frisco, Texas.
The expansion of this criminal underworld saga into new territories like Frisco and New York City suggests a broader, interconnected narrative is on the horizon. "Tulsa King" star Frank Grillo has already hinted at potential crossovers, stating it would be "silly if there wasn't some kind of crossover for two, three, four episodes." This creative direction underscores Taylor Sheridan's ambition to weave a complex tapestry of crime dramas across different American landscapes, much like his highly successful "Yellowstone" franchise.
As Dwight prepares to confront his past in New York and Samuel L. Jackson's character embarks on his own empire-building journey in Texas, the "Tulsa King" universe is poised for an exciting and expansive future, promising fans more of the high-stakes drama and compelling characters they've come to expect.