Tulsa King is one of the most entertaining crime comedy-drama series currently airing. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the Paramount+ series follows the story of a New York mafia capo, Dwight “The General” Manfredi, as he is released from prison after 25 years and is now exiled by his boss to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dwight realizes that his boss might not have his best interests at heart, and he starts to build his own crew in Tulsa. Tulsa King stars the great Sylvester Stallone in the lead role, with Dana Delany, Garrett Hedlund, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jay Will, and Max Casella starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the compelling characters, brilliant writing, and entertaining storylines in Tulsa King, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
MobLand (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
MobLand is a crime drama series created by Ronan Bennett. The Paramount+ series follows Harry Da Souza, a brilliant fixer working for the Harrigan family, who run the underworld of North London. Things take a dangerous turn when the Harrigans enter into a deadly war with a rival crime family. MobLand stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, and Anson Boon.
The Gentlemen (Netflix)
The Gentlemen is a crime drama and dark comedy series created by Guy Ritchie. Based on Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name, the Netflix series follows Edward “Eddie” Horniman, a former British Army captain who inherits the title of the 13th Duke of Halstead as well as the estate. He soon discovers a large marijuana empire running underneath his estate, and he decides to get the criminals off his land. The Gentlemen stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Giancarlo Esposito, and Ray Winstone.
Landman (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Landman is a neo-western drama series co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace. Based on the podcast series Boomtown, the Paramount+ series is set in West Texas, and it follows Tommy Norris, a landman who runs operations for an independent oil company. He struggles to balance the chaos of his job and his family. Landman stars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, and Kayla Wallace.
Justified (Hulu, Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Justified is a neo-Western crime thriller series created by Graham Yost. Based on the 2012 novel titled Fire in the Hole and other stories by Elmore Leonard, the FX series follows the story of US Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed lawman with his own brand of justice as he is transferred back to his hometown to take down a dangerous outlaw, Boyd Crowder, who also happens to be Raylan’s former friend. Justified stars Timothy Olyphant in the lead role, with Walton Goggins, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts, Natalie Zea, Erica Tazel, and Nick Searcy starring in supporting roles.
Boardwalk Empire (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Boardwalk Empire is a period crime drama series created by Terence Winter. Based on the 2002 non-fiction book titled Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City by author Nelson Johnson, the HBO series is set during the Prohibition period in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and it follows the story of Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, a political figure as he rises to power because of his connections with politicians as well as gangsters, which makes him a subject of interest to the federal government. Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi in the lead role, with Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Stephen Graham, Vincent Piazza, Michael Kenneth Williams, Paul Sparks, and Gretchen Mol starring in supporting roles.
Godfather of Harlem (Hulu, MGM+, Disney+, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Godfather of Harlem is a period crime drama series created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein. The MGM+ series is set in the 1960s in New York City, and it follows the story of Bumpy Johnson as he is released from prison after 10 years to find the neighborhood he once ruled under the Italian mob. Then he decides to fight against the mob to get control of his neighborhood back with the help of a radical preacher. Godfather of Harlem stars Forest Whitaker in the lead role, with Nigél Thatch, Lucy Fry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Giancarlo Esposito, and Vincent D’Onofrio starring in supporting roles.
Gangs of London (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Gangs of London is a British action crime thriller series created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery. Based on the 2006 video game of the same name developed by London Studio, the AMC+ series revolves around the son of London’s most powerful crime boss after his father was assassinated, which created a power vacuum, leading the international gangs to wage war to gain control. Gangs of London stars Joe Cole, Colm Meaney, Lucian Msamati, Sope Dirisu, Michelle Fairley, Brian Vernel, Valene Kane, Paapa Essiedu, Pippa Bennett-Warner, and Asif Raza Mir.
The Sopranos (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sopranos is a dark crime comedy-drama series created by David Chase. The HBO series follows the story of Tony Soprano, an Italian-American mobster in New Jersey as he struggles to maintain a balance between his dangerous work and family and to deal with it all he frequents psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The Sopranos stars James Gandolfini in the lead role with Drea de Matteo, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico, Edie Falco, and Vincent Pastore starring in supporting roles.
Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Mayor of Kingstown is a crime thriller drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The Paramount+ series is set in the fictional company town of Kingstown, Michigan, where the main business is the prison system, and it follows the McLusky family as they work to keep peace between gangs, prisoners, guards, and cops. Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird, Derek Webster, and Hamish Allan-Headley.
Kin (Not Available in the U.S.)
Kin is a crime thriller drama series created by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly. The AMC+ series revolves around the Kinsella crime family as they wage war against the powerful international gangs after a young boy in their family is killed. While the international gangs have more money, guns, and connections, the Kinsellas’ unbreakable bond might just help them win. Kin stars Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Charlie Cox, Francis Magee, Sam Keeley, Yasmin Seky, Emmett J. Scanlan, and Maria Doyle Kennedy.
Get Shorty (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Get Shorty is a crime comedy-drama series created by Davey Holmes. Based on the 1990 novel of the same name by author Elmore Leonard, the Epix series follows the story of Miles Daly, a mobster working for a dangerous crime boss as he goes to Hollywood and plans to become a film producer to launder money for his boss, with help from a down-on-his-luck film producer, Rick Moreweather. Get Shorty stars Chris O’Dowd in the lead role, with Ray Romano, Carolyn Dodd, Lidia Porto, Goya Robles, Sean Bridgers, Megan Stevenson, and Lucy Walters starring in supporting roles.
Yellowstone (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Yellowstone is a neo-Western drama series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. The Paramount Network series revolves around the Dutton family, who own and operate the largest ranch in Montana as they fend off various enemies looking to take control of their land. Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Jefferson White, and Danny Huston.
Lilyhammer (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Lilyhammer is a crime dark comedy-drama created by Anne Bjørnstad and Eilif Skodvin. The Netflix series follows the story of Frank Tagliano, a New York gangster, after he testifies against his boss and has to head to Lillehammer, Norway, for his own protection. After getting there, he finds his new lifestyle a bit too plain and is determined to make something of himself again. Lilyhammer stars Steven Van Zandt in the lead role, with Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Steinar Sagen, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Fridtjov Såheim, and Anne Krigsvoll.