Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 5 Trailer & First Look!
- In Episode 5 of Tulsa King Season 3, titled “On the Rocks,” the tension reaches a boiling point as Dwight Manfredi’s empire begins to fracture under pressure. The episode opens with Dwight surveying the aftermath of the bourbon heist, which his crew pulled off in the previous episode. The stolen Montague barrels are now hidden in a remote warehouse, but the victory is short-lived. Bill Dunmire, the ruthless bourbon magnate, has discovered the theft and is preparing a brutal retaliation.
Dwight, played by Sylvester Stallone, knows the clock is ticking. He gathers his crew—Mitch, Bodhi, Tyson, and Armand—for a strategy session. Mitch warns that Dunmire has deep pockets and political connections, and Bodhi reveals that surveillance drones were spotted near the warehouse. Dwight decides to move the barrels again, this time to a disused distillery owned by an old associate. The plan is risky, but Dwight insists it’s the only way to stay ahead.
Meanwhile, Stacy Beale, the ATF agent with complicated ties to Dwight, is facing her own crisis. Her superiors have launched an internal investigation into her conduct, specifically her relationship with Dwight. Stacy is torn between loyalty and duty. She meets Dwight in secret and warns him that federal eyes are closing in. Dwight, ever the pragmatist, tells her to protect herself first. Their conversation is tense, layered with unspoken emotion and regret.
Back at the Bred2Buck nightclub, tensions flare between Tyson and Armand. Tyson accuses Armand of leaking information to Dunmire’s people, citing a suspicious phone call overheard the night before. Armand denies the accusation, but the seed of distrust is planted. Dwight later confronts Armand privately, and while Armand swears loyalty, his evasive answers suggest he’s hiding something.
The emotional core of the episode centers on Dwight’s relationship with his daughter, Tina. She arrives in Tulsa unexpectedly, having heard rumors of her father’s criminal resurgence. Their reunion is bittersweet. Tina demands answers—why did Dwight return to crime after promising to go straight? Dwight tries to justify his actions, claiming he’s building something for the future. Tina isn’t convinced. She warns him that his choices are hurting the family and that she won’t stand by if things spiral further.
As the episode progresses, Dwight receives a cryptic message: “Would you pick $150 million over your son?” The message is traced to a burner phone linked to Dunmire’s network. Dwight realizes that Dunmire isn’t just targeting his business—he’s going after his family. In a chilling scene, Dwight watches surveillance footage showing Tina being followed. The threat is real, and Dwight’s fury is palpable.
In response, Dwight orchestrates a counterattack. He sends Bodhi and Tyson to sabotage Dunmire’s distribution center, while Mitch arranges a meeting with a rival gang leader, hoping to form an alliance. The sabotage mission is successful but messy. Bodhi narrowly escapes after setting fire to a shipment, and Tyson is injured in the process. The alliance talks go poorly, with the rival leader demanding a cut of Dwight’s bourbon profits in exchange for protection.
Meanwhile, Stacy’s investigation takes a dark turn. She uncovers evidence that suggests Dwight’s crew is being watched not just by the ATF but by a private intelligence firm hired by Dunmire. The firm has access to advanced surveillance tech and is tracking every move Dwight makes. Stacy warns Dwight, but he’s already preparing for war.
The climax of the episode unfolds at the distillery, where Dwight’s crew is ambushed by masked gunmen. A shootout ensues, and Mitch is critically wounded. Dwight manages to fend off the attackers, but the damage is done. The barrels are destroyed, and the distillery is left in ruins. As sirens approach, Dwight orders his crew to scatter. He stays behind, cradling Mitch and whispering promises of revenge.
In the final scene, Dwight returns to his apartment, bloodied and exhausted. He finds Tina waiting for him. She’s seen the news and knows everything. “You promised me,” she says, tears in her eyes. Dwight, broken and defeated, replies, “I did. And I failed.” The episode ends with Dwight staring out the window, watching the city lights flicker as his empire begins to crumble.
This episode is a turning point in the season, blending action, emotion, and high-stakes drama. Dwight’s world is unraveling, and the lines between friend and foe are blurring. With betrayal lurking in every corner and his family now in danger, Dwight must decide whether to fight for his empire or walk away before it destroys everything he loves.
