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What to Watch After Tulsa King
From Tulsa to the Frontier: Four Must‑Watch Crime Dramas That Redefine the Mob Narrative
If you’re hooked on the gritty, Midwest‑meets‑mob saga of Tulsa King, you’ll find a surprisingly diverse quartet of new titles ready to satisfy every craving. From the fresh Western grit of Ransom Canyon, to the true‑crime power play of Murdaugh: Death in the Family, the coastal empire drama of The Waterfront, and the memory‑mangled hitman thriller Memory of a Killer, each series brings a distinct flavor while echoing the core themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of power.
Together they paint a portrait of modern crime storytelling: a brand‑new western that captures the same fish‑out‑of‑water tension, a fan‑favorite true‑crime chronicle that delves into dynastic corruption, a gritty coastal saga that mirrors the empire‑building stakes of Tulsa King, and a safe‑bet thriller that adds a poignant twist of personal decline. Whether you’re after fresh settings, beloved true‑crime narratives, or a familiar yet innovative take on criminal families, this lineup promises to keep you riveted, offering both the comfort of familiar motifs and the excitement of bold new horizons.
Why these shows are similar to Tulsa King
New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi is released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew.
These recommendations branch out from Tulsa King with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Ransom Canyon
TV • 2025
drama • western
Why Watch Next
Ransom Canyon offers a brand‑new, Texas‑sized take on the outlaw‑versus‑family drama, echoing Tulsa King’s fish‑out‑of‑water vibe while delivering fresh, contemporary Western storytelling.
Overview
Passions run deep in a small Texas town, as three ranching dynasties fight for their land, their legacies and the people they love.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
TV • 2025
drama • crime
Why Watch Next
Murdaugh: Death in the Family is a fan‑favorite true‑crime saga that mirrors Tulsa King’s themes of dynastic betrayal and the dark side of privileged families, appealing to viewers who love high‑stakes drama.
Overview
Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.
The Waterfront
TV • 2025
drama • crime
Why Watch Next
The Waterfront provides the closest semantic match, transplanting the mob‑family struggle to North Carolina’s fishing industry, and its gritty tone will resonate with fans of Tulsa King’s ruthless empire‑building.
Overview
A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat.
Memory of a Killer
TV • 2026
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Memory of a Killer is a safe‑bet pick that blends crime, drama, and a compelling personal crisis, offering a fresh twist on the double‑life tension that defines Tulsa King.
Overview
Angelo Doyle lives two totally separate lives — fearsome NYC hitman and sleepy upstate Cooperstown photocopier salesman and father. Both of them are threatened when he is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease he already lost his older brother to.