The second season of Tulsa King has given fans plenty of twists and turns, and just when it seemed like Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) was on the brink of a peaceful life with his family, the season finale threw in a major shocker.
Dwight’s fight for control in Tulsa, his clashes with old enemies, and his eventual move toward legitimacy were all leading up to what seemed like a happy ending.
However, the last scene of the season suggests that Dwight’s troubles are far from over. Instead of a definitive end, we’re left with more questions, setting the stage for a possible third season that promises more action, danger, and intrigue.
Dwight’s Victory Over Cal Thresher
The finale begins with a tense moment between Dwight and Cal Thresher (Neal McDonough). After a series of confrontations, Dwight has clearly gained the upper hand. Thresher, who was once a powerful figure in the underworld, tries to negotiate a new deal with Dwight.
He hopes to replace Ming (Rich Ting) with Dwight as his partner, offering a more stable future for their respective businesses. But Dwight, ever the seasoned gangster, is not about to let Thresher off easy.
He offers Thresher an ultimatum: leave the business to the gangsters, or face deadly consequences. Dwight makes it clear that if Thresher doesn’t step down, Bigfoot (Cash Flo) will take care of him.
Thresher, surprisingly, agrees to leave the business without much resistance. In an almost casual fashion, he explains that he’s grown tired of the business anyway, and he walks away.
It seems like a clean win for Dwight, but the ease with which Thresher exits raises some questions.
Thresher is shown to have powerful political connections, and his relationship with the Attorney General earlier in the season hints that he may not be as powerless as he appears.
This leaves room for doubt: could Thresher have been behind Dwight’s later kidnapping? While this isn’t clear, his connections to powerful figures may come into play in future seasons.
The Threats From New York Fade, for Now
For a while, it seemed like Dwight would soon be embroiled in another war, especially after rejecting Bill Bevilaqua’s (Frank Grillo) offer to split the Tulsa business 50/50.
To make matters worse, Chickie (Domenick Lombardozzi) arrives in Tulsa, sent by New York to either bring Dwight back into the fold or eliminate him.
Dwight’s refusal of both offers leaves New York’s representatives angry and determined to bring him down.
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Chickie, however, seems to have changed. He’s calmer and more calculating than before. He and Bevilaqua present Dwight with a new opportunity: franchise the Tulsa model to rural areas like Idaho and Nebraska.
Chickie tries to assert his power during the negotiation, even speaking for Bevilaqua at one point.
This push for control doesn’t sit well with Bevilaqua, who previously warned that Chickie’s power was limited. In an unexpected move, Bevilaqua shoots Chickie in the head, leaving the room in a tense silence.
The situation between Dwight and Bevilaqua ends with a deal: a 50/50 split. Dwight even tells Bevilaqua, “You earned it.” This interaction leaves us wondering whether Dwight knew that Bevilaqua would kill Chickie.
The ambiguity of this moment keeps the audience on edge, as it’s unclear whether Dwight is in full control or just another pawn in the game.
It also maintains the murky nature of the underworld, where trust is scarce, and alliances can shift quickly.
The Family Goes Legit—But Not for Long
As the season finale progresses, things seem to settle down. Dwight’s family—Mitch (Garrett Hedlund), Bodhi (Martin Starr), and others—are all looking at brighter futures.
Mitch has successfully taken over the car dealership, and Bodhi’s weed business is thriving with almost perfect profits.
Dwight proudly declares that they’ve “gone legitimate,” with everyone in the family receiving a “cut of all the businesses.” It’s the type of happy, peaceful ending that fans had hoped for, but it’s too good to last.
In the final moments of the episode, everything is turned upside down. Dwight and his wife, Margaret (Dana Delany), are soundly asleep in bed when the door bursts open. A group of black ops soldiers storms in and kidnaps Dwight.
At first, it seems like Dwight is simply being arrested, especially after a scene earlier in the episode where law enforcement is shown gathering information on him at the request of Washington, D.C. However, as Dwight is marched away, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary arrest.
A bag is placed over his head, and zip ties are used instead of handcuffs, which is a strong indication that Dwight’s abduction is more sinister than just law enforcement.
Dwight is taken to a warehouse-like location and placed in an interrogation room. Bright lights shine in his face as he is seated at a table. When Dwight demands to know who is behind this operation, the mysterious voice responds cryptically, “You work for us now.”
This chilling response leaves us with many questions. Who has taken Dwight, and what do they want from him? The final line hints that Dwight may be forced back into the dangerous world he was trying to escape.
What’s Next for Dwight?
At the time of the season’s release, Tulsa King has not yet confirmed a third season. However, the events of the season finale suggest that Dwight’s journey is far from over.
In a recent interview, Tatiana Zappardino, who plays Dwight’s daughter Tina, hinted that “all the sets are held,” implying that a third season is likely in the works.
Dwight’s kidnapping is a major turning point, suggesting that his path to legitimacy is not only interrupted but might have been a façade all along.
The world of crime and corruption he’s trying to leave behind has a way of pulling him back, whether he likes it or not.
The mysterious forces behind his abduction seem to have a bigger agenda, one that will likely drag Dwight—and his family—back into the underworld.
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The questions raised in the finale—who kidnapped Dwight, why, and what will happen next—are likely to be key plot points in the next season.
Fans can expect the stakes to rise even higher as Dwight faces new enemies and more complex challenges. Whether he will be able to stay out of the criminal world or be forced back into it remains to be seen.
Tulsa King is available to stream on Paramount+, and the cliffhanger at the end of Season 2 has set up a tense and exciting future for Dwight and his family.
If you’re a fan of crime dramas filled with intrigue and unexpected twists, this show has delivered yet another shocking moment that will keep you hooked until the next season.
Mia Thornton has certainly been a focal point of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) Season 9, but her story has been full of drama.
Two seasons ago, Mia’s relationship with her husband, Gordon Thornton, began to unravel after they were removed from the family business.
With Gordon being 20 years older than Mia, viewers were not shocked when the couple’s marriage fell apart after losing their financial security.
Fans of RHOP had always been skeptical about Mia’s true feelings for Gordon, questioning whether she loved him or simply valued his wealth and connections.
Mia herself revealed that she met Gordon while working as a waitress at a strip club, and according to her, Gordon was immediately drawn to her beauty.
Their love story appeared more like a fairy tale to Mia, but many fans felt that it was a story built on financial convenience rather than genuine affection.
Mia also claimed that she played a major role in running their joint chiropractic business, but this claim was met with doubt from her co-stars and fans alike.
While Mia would attend grand openings and cut ribbons, it seemed that her business acumen wasn’t as impressive as she made it out to be. As Gordon and Mia’s financial situation collapsed, their marriage followed suit.
Flirtation and Scandalous Behavior
During their time on RHOP, Mia and Gordon were known for their flirtatious behavior, which added even more drama to their storylines.
Mia had previously shared that she worked as a dancer before joining the show, and she was never shy about flaunting her sexuality in front of the other women.
Gordon was always nearby, often making sexually charged jokes with the cast. As the show continued, these jokes became even more suggestive, with Mia’s close friend, Jacqueline, fanning the flames of scandal.
Mia shocked the cast when she revealed that she, Jacqueline, and Gordon had shared an intimate moment together, which sparked even more gossip.
During one trip, Mia and Jacqueline staged a provocative moment by showering in front of a window to get the attention of the other women.
This stunt had its intended effect, and the women began to speculate about the nature of Mia and Jacqueline’s relationship.
On top of this, rumors spread that Mia had kissed Wendy Osefo during a drunken night out. Meanwhile, Gordon also flirted with Karen Huger, making her uncomfortable. All of these flirtatious moments set the stage for more chaos in their already troubled marriage.
Divorce and Public Drama
When Mia and Gordon were removed from the family business, Mia painted Gordon’s family as the villains who had wronged them. She claimed that they were unfairly kicked out and that they would eventually be reinstated in the company.
However, as time passed, nothing changed, and Mia admitted that she was divorcing Gordon. She explained that his depression over losing their financial security made it impossible for her to stay in the marriage.
Despite the breakup, Mia claimed that she would always love Gordon and that they would continue to co-parent their children.
But Gordon wasn’t willing to play along with Mia’s narrative. He went on TMZ, where he publicly accused Mia of cheating on him and marrying him for his wealth.
Mia, however, brushed off his claims, dismissing his feelings as overly dramatic. As both Mia and Gordon painted each other as villains, fans were left questioning the truth of their relationship.
Mia added more fuel to the fire when she accused Gordon of suffering from erectile dysfunction, a claim that Gordon did not deny.
This revelation caused many viewers to doubt the authenticity of the couple’s wild stories of threesomes and sexual escapades, leaving fans to wonder how much of their marriage had been based on truth.
A New Man: Inc and the Drama
After the divorce announcement, Mia quickly moved on to a new man, which caused even more drama. She posted a picture on Instagram with her new boyfriend, Inc, who she claimed was an ex-boyfriend that had been in love with her for years.
The two appeared to be deeply in love, with Mia flaunting a ring on her finger that looked like an engagement ring. The news shocked her co-stars, especially since Mia’s divorce from Gordon wasn’t even finalized.
Mia’s new relationship with Inc became the focus of RHOP’s latest season. She claimed that Inc was eager to marry her, just like Gordon had been years earlier.
However, much like her previous relationship, Inc seemed to go along with whatever Mia said. It quickly became clear that Mia was committed to spinning a narrative for the media and her cast mates, and she wasn’t backing down from her claims.
Shocking Revelations: Inc’s Role in Mia’s Family
Then, Mia made another shocking announcement: she claimed that one of her children could possibly be Inc’s and not Gordon’s. This bombshell left fans and her co-stars in shock, and Mia’s relationship with Inc became even messier.
She later revealed that she, Inc, and Gordon often spent time together, and at one point, Inc helped her fold Gordon’s clothes. This created an even more complicated situation, with the RHOP cast questioning the dynamics between the three.
Ashley Darby expressed concern about Mia’s children being caught up in the ongoing drama, and Karen Huger suggested that Mia’s past struggles with prescription drug addiction could be a warning sign.
Mia, however, remained unbothered by the criticism, shrugging off Karen’s concerns and instead turning the focus back on Karen’s own legal troubles, including her DUI charges.
Despite the growing concern among her castmates, Mia continued to flaunt her relationship with Inc on social media, posting PDA-filled photos with captions that seemed to taunt her critics. One such post read, “I’m not cleaning up a single rumor about me. I don’t care what you heard. Go hear it again.”
Fans’ Concerns and the Future of Mia’s Relationship
As RHOP continued, Mia’s erratic behavior became more difficult to ignore. Fans were concerned about her rapid rebound from her marriage to Gordon, and many questioned whether her relationship with Inc was genuine.
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It became clear that Inc didn’t have the same financial stability that Gordon had provided, and many fans wondered if Mia’s relationship with him was simply for show.
Some even speculated that Mia’s new romance might be short-lived, given her history of jumping from one relationship to another.
With the season progressing and more surprises hinted at by the cast, fans are eagerly awaiting the RHOP reunion.
Mia’s actions continue to attract viewers, and it seems that she will play a major role in the upcoming drama. As the season nears its end, the questions surrounding Mia’s behavior and relationships are sure to lead to even more revelations.
Mia Thornton remains a polarizing figure on The Real Housewives of Potomac, and her unpredictable actions have ensured that fans will be hooked until the very end.
Fans can continue to follow her story every Sunday on Bravo, with episodes available for streaming on Peacock.
