Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 3 Review: A Personal Journey

as it is to see Dwight raging against the car’s computer, this pre-credits scene is also emblematic of Tulsa King as a whole. What makes the show different from other gangster epics is that Dwight has never lost his “fish out of water” vibe. He’s an analog protagonist in a digital world, and the writers as well as Sylvester Stallone are not afraid to lean into that. But his way of doing things also yields results, as seen later in Episode 3 when his gift of gab keeps Musso from getting a speeding ticket. There are some instances where the old-school approach is better.

The most painful storyline involves Tyson once again acting impulsively, and getting everyone in trouble for it. He wants to take revenge on Cole Dunmire, discovers that Cole is running a rigged bingo hall, and shows him up in public (with some help from Goodie and the gang). It’s no shocker that Tyson faces backlash for his actions with as big and loud as they are. What gets him to break is that Cole threatens to shoot an exotic dancer whom Tyson has met just moments earlier. As cringe-worthy as it is, this is a moment in which the old Tyson comes back out: someone who doesn’t want to see anyone hurt, and someone who really doesn’t have the fortitude to be a gangster. It’s understandable that he gives up the location of the prized Montague Fifty, even if viewers will also be incredibly frustrated.

Elsewhere, Mitch ends up on an involuntary road trip with Cleo that explains why their relationship didn’t work out in the first place. She just wants to shoplift and get her own revenge on Cole’s dad Jeremiah Dunmire. Robert Patrick only has one scene in “The G and the OG,” but it’s worth it as Jeremiah gives Cleo the classic villain spiel. What’s more impactful is Mitch laying down the law to her afterward—telling her that either she gets on board with Dwight’s way of doing things or they’re strangers. It’s exactly what he should say in that situation and it’s important for the rest of Tulsa King Season 3. The show isn’t letting its characters run around and cause trouble just because it’s dramatic. Their actions have repercussions.

Another example of this is the Armand subplot coming to the fore. Armand’s wife Clara arrives to reveal that Armand is missing. He hasn’t been seen on screen at all this season—and now he may not be. The character had kind of run his course by the end of Season 2, but this news is still important for Tulsa King fans because they know Armand and know his importance to the main cast. There may be lesser and greater evils, but nobody in this world gets to live a “normal” life. The people who were somewhat able—Tina and her kids—were sent off to New York. “The G and the OG” is all about the harsh realities of Tulsa King, with some added brushes of character development to raise the stakes that much higher.

Tulsa King Season 3, Episode 3 is packed with personal drama that keeps us on the edge of our seats. From Dwight’s old-school charm to Tysons impulsive actions and Mitch and Cleo’s rocky road trip, this episode has it all. It’s a reminder that in the world of Tulsa King, every action has a consequence. Don’t miss this thrilling episode streaming on Paramount+.