Taylor Sheridan Has Overdone it: Tulsa King Season 2 Episode 5 Confirms Fans Were Right about 1 Criticism around Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight

SUMMARY

• Fans say Dwight’s repetitive rants are starting to feel stale, losing the show's original spark.
• Viewers feel Dwight’s "fish out of water" act has worn thin, impacting the show's freshness.
• Many fans express frustration over the lackluster storyline and slow pacing, hoping for a quicker plot revival.

Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King was off to a strong start, with Sylvester Stallone owning the screen as Dwight, a mobster trying to rebuild his empire. But by the time Season 2, Episode 5 rolled around, fans started noticing a recurring issue they couldn’t ignore. Sheridan, known for his gritty realism, seemed to be leaning a little too hard into Dwight’s fish out of water act. 

Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Paramount Pictures

The latest episode confirmed that the criticism wasn’t just noise—something feels off. Stallone’s character, while still compelling, is beginning to tread familiar ground, and fans are questioning if the show’s spark is fading. Sheridan’s signature style may have finally hit a snag, and viewers aren’t shy about voicing it.

Tulsa King Season 2 Episode 5: Dwight’s Rants Are Wearing Thin

The Rambo star is one of the executive producers on Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

Taylor Sheridan might want to hit the brakes on the relentless monologues of Sylvester Stallone’s character, Dwight, because Episode 5 of Tulsa King proves fans were right. 

The rants about Old America are starting to feel like a broken record, and this episode took it to another level. Seriously, who needs ten minutes of Dwight complaining about the school system? It’s like listening to that grumpy uncle who can’t let go of the past, even when you tell him he can order booze online now.

The episode kicks off with Tina trying to impress the kids at the local school while Dwight’s presence makes everyone uneasy. When the teacher declares every child is a winner, Dwight’s face says it all—he’s alienated and unimpressed. Meanwhile, Bodhi and Jimmy are off bonding over cannabis gummies, and Donnie reveals his cowboy persona is just a gimmick. Classic!

But the drama doesn’t stop there. Vince and Chickie are stirring up trouble, with Chickie itching for a fight while Vince just wants to talk it out with Dwight. Tensions rise when Thresher shows up, leading to a showdown at the wind farm. The action picks up, but overall, Episode 5 feels like it’s dragging. The buildup’s slow, and while the characters are solid, the plot needs to kick into high gear. 

Here’s hoping for a thrilling clash between Dwight and Thresher soon—because right now, the series is just hanging in the balance.

Fans Are Not Impressed: Tulsa King Season 2 Faces Backlash for Lackluster Storyline and Performances

Sylvester Stallone in a still from Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

Fans are fired up about Season 2 of Tulsa King, and not in a good way. Many are venting their frustration over a storyline that feels more like a snooze-fest than a thrill ride. Plus, the acting seems to be missing that spark that made the first season a hit. 

With fans calling for a shake-up, the showrunners better step up their game. If things don’t change soon, they might just ride off into the sunset—and not in a good way! Come on, let’s bring back the heat!

Watch Tulsa King Season 2 on Paramount + & Amazon Prime.

Written by Heena Singh

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