WatchTree Recommendations
If you’re hooked on the swaggering, Midwest‑meets‑Mafia world of Tulsa King, you’ll want to dive into four titles that each illuminate a different facet of that formula. The Lowdown brings a brand‑new, 2025 perspective with a truth‑obsessed journalist navigating Tulsa’s underbelly; Deadwood revisits the raw, law‑less frontier that inspired today’s mob dramas; Power transports the capo‑centric power struggle to the neon‑lit streets of New York; and Better Call Saul offers a masterclass in character‑driven descent, proving that the road from small‑time hustler to crime lord is as compelling as any Midwestern empire.
Together, these picks form a curated quartet: a fresh release that feels like a sibling series, a timeless classic that set the template, a thematically aligned hit that fans already love, and an undeniable crowd‑pleaser that never misses. Whether you crave the modern twist of The Lowdown, the rugged authenticity of Deadwood, the high‑octane ambition of Power, or the meticulous storytelling of Better Call Saul, each title promises to expand the world you fell in love with in Tulsa King while delivering its own unique punch.
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.
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
The Lowdown captures the gritty, small‑town conspiracy vibe of Tulsa King, delivering a fresh, 2025‑era take on crime‑drama with a journalist‑protagonist who battles corruption just as Dwight battles rival gangs.
Where to Watch
Overview
Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.
western • crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Deadwood offers a classic, critically‑acclaimed look at a lawless frontier town evolving into an organized empire, echoing Tulsa King’s neo‑western feel and its exploration of mob hierarchy and territorial disputes.
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Overview
The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Deadwood starts as a gold mining camp and gradually turns from a lawless wild-west community into an organized wild-west civilized town. The story focuses on the real-life characters Seth Bullock and Al Swearengen.
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Power mirrors Tulsa King’s central theme of a charismatic capo juggling family, ambition, and a violent underworld, but transports the drama to New York’s club‑scene, satisfying fans of high‑stakes criminal sagas.
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Overview
A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Better Call Saul, a beloved prequel, delves into the moral descent of a small‑time hustler, resonating with Tulsa King’s fish‑out‑of‑water narrative and its blend of gritty drama and dark humor.
Where to Watch
Overview
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Tulsa King.
Why It’s Relevant
This reality series offers an inside look at Stallone's personal life, matching the gritty, street‑wise vibe of Tulsa King with a raw, unscripted tone.
Why It’s Relevant
Silicon Valley shares Tulsa King's focus on ambitious underdogs navigating high‑stakes worlds, offering a sharp, witty look at the rise‑and‑fall dynamics of a cut‑throat industry.
Why It’s Relevant
The documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger shares the tough‑guy, underdog narrative and showcases a fellow action star’s rise, resonating with Tulsa King’s themes.
Why It’s Relevant
Party Down mirrors the gritty hustle of Tulsa King by following a group of dreamers hustling in a demanding workplace, blending humor with the struggle for a big break.
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