Staff Reports
Sylvester Stallone has once again captivated America’s attention with the powerhouse return of “Tulsa King,” now entering its third season. This series, produced by Taylor Sheridan and streaming exclusively on Paramount+, cut through the Hollywood noise with storytelling that favors grit over political correctness. As TV critics continue to indulge in endless debate about “representation” and divisive identity politics, Stallone’s show delivers classic, unapologetic entertainment—rooted in values that built the American spirit. Its success is a timely reminder that audiences crave strong characters and traditional heroism, not endless lectures or revisionist morality tales.
Stallone’s lead character, Dwight Manfredi, represents the type of rugged individualism so often maligned in mainstream pop culture. With the premiere of the new season, fans can expect high-stakes drama as the series introduces its most challenging adversaries yet: the Dunmire family, symbols of entrenched power reminiscent of real-world elites. As left-leaning Hollywood attempts to push stories obsessed with self-doubt and victimhood, “Tulsa King” dares to showcase ambition, self-reliance, and loyalty—qualities long cherished by middle America but often overlooked by coastal critics.
President Trump’s decision to honor Stallone with a Kennedy Center Honors award this year was not just appropriate, but cathartic. For too long, American institutions have celebrated artists who undermine national pride, favoring woke ideology over merit and achievement. Stallone’s recognition—personally selected and honored by President Trump—served as a rebuke to the trend of rewarding mediocrity for the sake of virtue signaling. It’s encouraging to see merit, resilience, and all-American perseverance get top billing in the arts once more.
What’s also remarkable is Stallone’s commitment to family both at home and on screen. It’s not just lip service. His wife, Jennifer Flavin, manages the behind-the-scenes logistics while his daughter, Scarlet Stallone, appears in the series. This emphasis on close-knit bonds and generational continuity sets a refreshing example in a culture that too often glorifies broken homes and rootless ambition. It’s a celebration of family values that liberals are quick to mock but which remain the backbone of a healthy society.
As Stallone embarks on yet another season and a new spinoff, enthusiasm is palpable—not just for the show itself, but for what it represents. “Tulsa King” stands tall amid the factory-produced content flooding streaming services, championing a vision of America that still believes in self-made heroes and the power of redemption. For those weary of leftist preachiness and nostalgic for stories that uplift rather than divide, Stallone’s latest chapter is more than just a TV event; it’s a victory for traditional storytelling and American greatness.
