In the fifth episode of Tulsa King's second season, titled "Tilting At Windmills," Bigfoot (Ca$h Flo) chauffeurs Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone), Tina (Tatiana Zappardino), and her kids, Ryan (Henry Eckmann) and Cody (Pierce Eckmann), to their unconventional school. Dwight finds the school's permissive and progressive educational methods deeply unappealing. When the principal elucidates that misbehavior isn't harshly punished, Dwight excuses himself to the car, fearing his disapproval might jeopardize Ryan and Cody's admission prospects.
Dwight tries to convince Tina not to enroll her sons in school, fearing they will turn into weaklings. Joanne Manfredi (Annabella Sara) says everything is evolving except for Dwight. Tina defeats Dwight by giving him his long-desired lazy boy chair.What other twists and turns await in Tulsa King's second season, episode five? Read on to uncover more.
Mitch Keller (Garrett Hedlund) seizes control of Donnie Shore's (Steve Witting) car dealership. Dwight, Goodie (Chris Caldovino), Tyson (Jay Will), Bigfoot, and Mitch brainstorm a fresh moniker for the dealership. Dwight tasks Mitch with composing a jingle and starring in the commercial.
Elsewhere, Joanne begins her role as a saleswoman at Even Higher Plane, swiftly devising a strategy to peddle cookies and munchies-friendly snacks.
Tyson inquiries about Dwight's intentions to send a stark message to Bill Bevilaqua (Frank Grillo) for plotting his murder. Dwight, however, believes Carlo's demise was sufficient. Tyson proposes escalating to more brutal tactics, but Dwight asserts that even if they resort to murder, he won't participate.
Subsequently, Dwight and Tyson visit Manny (Max Casella) at his ranch. Dwight assigns Tyson to collect Manny's money on his behalf. Manny finds this demand insulting and berates Tyson. Manny cautions Tyson that, despite his current favor with Dwight, Dwight wouldn't hesitate to harm him if Tyson disappoints. Manny storms off without handing over the money, leaving Tyson empty-handed.
At the cozy confines of the clubhouse, Vince Antonacci (Vincent Piazza) and Johnny The Zip (Guy Nardulli) find themselves engrossed in a reflective discourse, their minds swirling with Chickie's (Domenick Lombardozzi) drunken confession about murdering his own father. The revelation has planted seeds of discontent within them, fostering a growing resentment towards Chickie. Just as they prepare to delve deeper into their grievances, the door creaks open, and Chickie himself strolls in, unaware of the turmoil brewing behind his back.
Vince, seeking a resolution, proposes a sit-down meeting with Bill and Dwight to smooth over the burgeoning tensions. Chickie, however, feels the urge to confront Dwight head-on, in a clash of fists rather than words. But when Vince probes for specifics, Chickie surprisingly caves, agreeing to the peace talks instead. Vince swiftly dials Bill, persuading him, albeit reluctantly, to arrange a get-together with Chickie and Dwight in Atlanta for the upcoming week. With Goodie's intervention, Dwight is also convinced to attend.
Elsewhere, amidst a different backdrop, Dwight decides to invite Margaret (Dana Delany) out for an evening, his curiosity piqued about Cal Thresher (Neal McDonough). Margaret, candid and perceptive, warns Dwight that Cal is a man driven by an insatiable thirst for power, hinting at his newfound Chinese partnerships. She urges Dwight to steer clear of Cal's influential shadow, but Dwight dismisses her concerns with a chuckle, unfazed.
Dwight arrives tardily to his rendezvous with Margaret, vowing to steer the conversation clear of Cal. Yet, fate seems to have other plans as Cal sends over a bottle of champagne, one of the most expensive on the menu, much to Dwight's surprise when the waiter reveals its cost. Instead of settling for it, Dwight ups the ante, ordering the most extravagant bottle available, priced at a staggering $6,000, and then doubles the gesture, sending another to a young couple nearby. With a mischievous grin, Dwight announces to Margaret that it's time to kick-start their night, and she can't suppress a giggle, charmed by his extravagant charm.
Cal arrives at the ranch precisely when Dwight is still present, coincidence turning the air tense. Dwight, his voice laced with warning, tells Cal to step back and cease meddling in his affairs. Cal, unyielding, retorts that Dwight has bitten off more than he can chew. As tempers flare and the atmosphere thickens with confrontation, Margaret enters the scene with a shotgun, her presence instantly quelling the escalating animosity. Cal promptly dials Bill to compare notes on Dwight, revealing that Bill and Dwight were once partners until Jackie (Rich Ting) bought out Bill's stake. Intrigued, Cal expresses his desire to reignite their partnership, but Bill remains unmoved.
Meanwhile, Bodhi (Martin Starr) and Jimmy (Glen Gould) venture to the windfarm to assess the turbine repairs, fully aware that the task will span several months at the least. Unbeknownst to them, Cal orchestrates a covert operation, diverting Jackie's men from the farm. A contingent of them speeds off to Dwight's wind farm, where one of them swiftly incapacitates Bodhi with a swift blow. With malicious intent, they wreck havoc on the wind farm equipment, ensuring the turbines sustain even greater damage.
Shortly after, Dwight, accompanied by Goodie, Tyson, Mitch, and Bigfoot, arrives on the scene. They confront and overpower Cal and Jackie's henchmen in a fierce confrontation. The leader of Jackie's men, caught in the act, confesses that they were dispatched by Cal.
