殺人の罪で25年間にわたり服役していた、ニューヨークのマフィアのドワイト・マンフレディ。ファミリーを守るべく、仲間を売らずに刑務所で25年間耐え忍んだドワイトだったが、出所後、長い年月の間にすっかり変わり果てたファミリーから、オクラホマ州のタルサという片田舎の町に行き、そこで新しいビジネスを始めるよう言い渡される。それは事実上の戦力外通告とも言えるものだったが、ドワイトは、運転手の青年や大麻を売りさばく店の店長、地元バーのオーナーなどを味方にし、犯罪組織を立ち上げ、“マフィア流のやり方”でまたたく間にタルサの覇権を掌握していく。
I have to confess I stumbled across this, quite by chance. I don't watch a lot of US entertainment these days. I did however, grow up watching my share of Stallone action films, so a dash of nostalgia and curiosity, drew me in. There's nothing terribly original by now about the plot of Tulsa King. Its Mafia style antics are noting new. I think it was a smart move, playing this as a dark comedy. It fits the well worn character, Stallone, inhabits. That said, I guess the key question is, is it entertaining? I'd say "sort of". I like seeing Stallone back on the small screen. Regrettably, thus far and I appreciate its early days, the story is a little basic. Even for a comedy, it stretches credulity at times and lacks an intelligent wit and charm, that would have rendered it, more appealing. In summary, Stallone's star power will probably draw people in but will viewers keep watching? Unless it ups the stakes, by crafting a more witty, clever tale of a long in tooth mobster, I for one, have my reservations.
It's not Shakespeare but it's a fun show to watch after you get home from work or school. Plus it's nice to see a show that is set somewhere other then usual: NYC or LA. I really liked it and I'm looking forward to next season.
