As a cinema connoisseur with decades of viewing under my belt, I must say that this week’s episode of Tulsa King has left me quite charmed. The scene where Sylvester Stallone’s character, Dwight Manfredi, embarks on a stoned ramble about the intricacies of Phish and Canned Heat is nothing short of delightful, reminding us all that sometimes the best way to enjoy a show is with a little help from our friends.
In the heart of this week’s Tulsa King, there’s an extended sequence that can be summed up as if Jon Stewart’s character from Half Baked said: “Have you ever seen Sylvester Stallone play a mob boss… high on weed???” Dwight Manfredi, during a lengthy car journey from Tulsa to a secluded wind turbine farm on tribal land, is clearly under the influence of some potent marijuana. He becomes bewildered about the name of the band Phish, he launches into a long-winded tirade about how he blames Canned Heat for damaging his hearing, and claims that everyone points fingers at each other for their own shortcomings because “it’s all a web of deceit”… overall, he provides plenty of amusement for his companions Mitch and Tyson while annoying Bodhi, a seasoned veteran stoner who finds such behavior outdated.
As a longtime fan of Sylvester Stallone and gangster dramas, I found myself deeply captivated by the scene in Tulsa King that showcased both the charm and danger inherent in the series. Having watched many films and shows featuring Stallone as a tough-guy protagonist, I must admit that this portrayal of him as a genial man navigating a complex web of intrigue was a refreshing change.
We’ll begin our tour by visiting William Bevilacqua, the head of KC. His trusted associate, who was like a made man, was brutally murdered last week by Dwight’s soldiers. Due to the circumstances, he couldn’t provide a proper burial without potentially triggering a murder investigation, and this has filled him with fury, not only towards Dwight but also towards Chickie Invernizzi, the New York boss, whom he believes is responsible for the faulty intelligence that led to the failed assassination attempt on Dwight.
Chickie, who often responds inappropriately, attempts to assert dominance over Bevilacqua by boasting about a supposed act of killing his own father, who was previously their leader. While this is highly inappropriate and unacceptable, his subordinates show restraint and do not directly question him about it. However, Chickie’s behavior leads Vince, his underboss, to approach Bill directly, as Vince doubts Chickie’s trustworthiness.
In Tulsa, members of Dwight’s team who could potentially be double agents are facing the consequences of their actions. Last week, Goodie, the underboss, decided to stay loyal to Dwight and attacked Bevilacqua’s hitman from behind. Now, he’s filled with suspicion, questioning if Bill or Chickie, who suggested Goodie for the assassination attempt and received a scolding from Bill afterwards, will take revenge on him first. In his paranoia, he even brandishes his gun at an Uber Eats driver who passed by him too frequently.
In the meantime, Armand comes to understand that his involvement with Cal Thresher, the marijuana magnate, is more complicated than he initially anticipated. After taking yet another chunk of money from him, Armand casually mentions that Dwight is out of town visiting wind turbine areas. This seems to pique Cal’s interest, who hints at keeping tabs on “the competition”. It dawns on Armand that he’s been maneuvered. True to form, Thresher makes a competing offer the same day Dwight is scheduled to meet with the owner, though we wouldn’t be watching ‘Tulsa King’ if our protagonist couldn’t eventually talk his way out of it and secure what he desired in the end.
Instead of being concerned about losing a bidding war to Dwight, Thresher has more pressing matters at hand. When he uncovers that Jackie (Rich Ting), an investor in his marijuana farm, has been secretly producing heroin within the extensive cannabis cultivation, he insists the operation be shut down immediately. However, after making repeated demands, Jackie escalates the situation by murdering two Chinese immigrants working on the farm, accused of theft, in front of Dwight and declaring that the poppy fields will remain. Cal’s tough talk about knowing numerous judges and lawyers seems less convincing when overshadowed by gunfire.
In addition to Dwight’s immediate family, another type of family also impacts the lives of Dwight and his team. Recognizing Dwight’s predicament swiftly, his sister warns him that by leading a rebellion and killing one of his adversaries, he has ensured retaliation – possibly against those close to him. It makes me ponder if this is why we witness such a heartfelt, homespun interaction between Tyson and his diligent plumber father, whose abundance of gruff wisdom and tough affection seems almost incompatible with his survival during the current season.
In the early part of this episode, Tyson and Bodhi appear shaken and distracted following the disposal of the hitman’s body. Tyson looks disoriented with blood on his sleeve, while Bodhi contemplates ending his partnership with Dwight and leaving the criminal world behind. Although I appreciate the message that depicting the impact of a life in crime, especially murder, is powerful, it seems strange that these characters, who have already been involved in a shootout resulting in an entire outlaw biker gang’s deaths, would still be grappling with the consequences at this stage.
Tyson and Bodhi swing back into action, with Bodhi working diligently to ensure their wind-powered hydroponic farm thrives and Tyson motivating the team when even Dwight feels drained. It’s only natural they come back around. The core idea of “Tulsa King” revolves around the question: What if you were a 75-year-old man who everyone finds incredibly stylish? If that image fades, so does the fantasy!
Dwight’s character on the show will not experience a significant, permanent conflict with his younger colleagues, nor will he be replaced by Garrett Hedlund while Sylvester Stallone is phased out. Instead, Dwight is surrounded by pseudo-offspring and great-pseudo-grandchildren who appreciate his stories from the Fillmore East and find his humor about their music being noise endearing. This kind of fictional scenario, where an older character enjoys a positive relationship with younger generations, is a form of wish fulfillment that surpasses even that of superheroes for some viewers.
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2024-10-06 15:54