Tulsa King's Triad Betrayal: Dwight's Knife-Edge Alliance Crumbles
One whispered secret from the shadows, and the General's empire bleeds out—can loyalty survive the blade of vengeance?
Ignite your screens with Tulsa King Season 2 Episode 9, "Triad" (2024), where Sylvester Stallone's unbreakable Dwight "The General" Manfredi forges a razor-thin pact with oil tycoon Cal Thresher (Dale Dickey) and Kansas City enforcer Bill Bevilaqua (Frank Grillo) to dismantle the Triad menace led by the ruthless Jackie Ming (Rich Ting). Exiled New York capo Dwight, fresh from prison's grip, navigates Tulsa's weed wars with his ragtag crew: tech-whiz Bodhi (Martin Starr), haunted by Jimmy's slaughter and plotting bloody payback; street-sharp Tyson (Jay Will), wielding a tomahawk of tribal justice; and the sly Arman (Max Casella), whose return from the border reeks of redemption or ruin. As indigenous allies—fueled by grief over Jimmy the Creek's demise—ambush Ming's convoy on Margaret's fog-veiled ranch, throats slit and bullets fly in a symphony of slaughter, unmasking Cal's tangled ties to the very land he poisons. Flashbacks pierce Dwight's armored heart, revealing 25-year-old scars from a botched heist that caged him, while Bodhi's casino cash launders blood money into digital ghosts. Betrayals cascade like dominoes: Arman's coy orchestration of the hit hints at suicide-by-General, Tyson's ceremonial kill seals Ming's fate, and whispers of Chickie Invernizzi's (Domenick Lombardozzi) inbound train spell New York reckoning. Stallone's gravel-voiced gravitas clashes with Starr's neurotic fire and Will's quiet fury, blending mob grit, eco-rage, and poly-family fractures into a finale-primed powder keg. Streaming on Paramount+, this episode's uneasy triad shatters illusions—proving in 2025's binge era, every handshake hides a shank, and secrets don't bury; they exhume.
A triad forged in fire, fractured by the first lie—Dwight's war just claimed its crown, but at what grave cost?
#TulsaKingTriad
#ManfrediBetrayal
#StalloneVengeance2025
One whispered secret from the shadows, and the General's empire bleeds out—can loyalty survive the blade of vengeance?
Ignite your screens with Tulsa King Season 2 Episode 9, "Triad" (2024), where Sylvester Stallone's unbreakable Dwight "The General" Manfredi forges a razor-thin pact with oil tycoon Cal Thresher (Dale Dickey) and Kansas City enforcer Bill Bevilaqua (Frank Grillo) to dismantle the Triad menace led by the ruthless Jackie Ming (Rich Ting). Exiled New York capo Dwight, fresh from prison's grip, navigates Tulsa's weed wars with his ragtag crew: tech-whiz Bodhi (Martin Starr), haunted by Jimmy's slaughter and plotting bloody payback; street-sharp Tyson (Jay Will), wielding a tomahawk of tribal justice; and the sly Arman (Max Casella), whose return from the border reeks of redemption or ruin. As indigenous allies—fueled by grief over Jimmy the Creek's demise—ambush Ming's convoy on Margaret's fog-veiled ranch, throats slit and bullets fly in a symphony of slaughter, unmasking Cal's tangled ties to the very land he poisons. Flashbacks pierce Dwight's armored heart, revealing 25-year-old scars from a botched heist that caged him, while Bodhi's casino cash launders blood money into digital ghosts. Betrayals cascade like dominoes: Arman's coy orchestration of the hit hints at suicide-by-General, Tyson's ceremonial kill seals Ming's fate, and whispers of Chickie Invernizzi's (Domenick Lombardozzi) inbound train spell New York reckoning. Stallone's gravel-voiced gravitas clashes with Starr's neurotic fire and Will's quiet fury, blending mob grit, eco-rage, and poly-family fractures into a finale-primed powder keg. Streaming on Paramount+, this episode's uneasy triad shatters illusions—proving in 2025's binge era, every handshake hides a shank, and secrets don't bury; they exhume.
A triad forged in fire, fractured by the first lie—Dwight's war just claimed its crown, but at what grave cost?
#TulsaKingTriad
#ManfrediBetrayal
#StalloneVengeance2025
Category
📺
TVTranscript
00:00Sylvester Stallone as Dwight the General Manfredi. Tulsa King, Episode 9, Secrets and Betrayals
00:07Unfold, with Sylvester Stallone as Dwight the General Manfredi. Martin Starr as Bodie. J. Will
00:13as Tyson. Max Casella as Armand Trucy. Vincent Piazza as Vince Antonacci. Dominic Lombardozzi
00:20as Charles Chicky Invernizzi. Garrett Hedlund as Mitch Keller. Dana Delaney as Margaret Devereaux.
00:27Chris Caldevino as Dennis, Goody Caranghi, and Tatiana Zappardino as Tina Manfredi.
00:33Dwight the General Manfredi stood at the edge of the dimly-lit warehouse,
00:38the weight of his past decisions pressing heavily on his shoulders. The air was thick with tension,
00:43a palpable sense of unease that mirrored the turmoil within him. Dwight had clawed his way to the top
00:49of Tulsa's criminal underworld, but the cost of his ascent was becoming increasingly clear.
00:54Every alliance he had forged, every deal he had struck, now seemed precarious, teetering on the
01:01brink of collapse. As the episode unfolded, Dwight found himself grappling with the consequences of
01:07his actions. His closest confidants, once unwavering in their loyalty, began to reveal
01:13their true colors. The cracks in their relationships widened, exposing the fragile foundations upon which
01:19his empire was built. Dwight's right-hand man, Tony, had always been a trusted ally, but recent events
01:26had cast a shadow of doubt over his loyalty. Whispers of betrayal reached Dwight's ears, each one a dagger
01:32to his already wounded trust. The tension escalated as Dwight's enemies closed in, sensing the
01:39vulnerability that had begun to seep into his ranks. A rival gang, led by the ruthless and cunning
01:45victor, saw an opportunity to strike. Their attacks were relentless, each one a calculated move designed
01:52to dismantle Dwight's power piece by piece. The streets of Tulsa became a battleground, the violence
01:58escalating with each passing day. Dwight's once unshakable control was slipping, and he knew that he had to
02:05act swiftly to regain his footing. Amidst the chaos, a pivotal moment arose that forced Dwight to confront a
02:11long-buried secret. It was a secret that had haunted him for years, one that he had buried deep within
02:17the recesses of his mind. The revelation came in the form of an old photograph, discovered by his
02:23estranged daughter, Emily. The photograph depicted a younger Dwight standing alongside a man who had been
02:29a father figure to him. The man, known only as the mentor, had been a guiding force in Dwight's early years,
02:36teaching him the ways of the criminal world. But their relationship had ended in betrayal,
02:42a betrayal that had set Dwight on his current path. The discovery of the photograph sent shock waves
02:48through Dwight's world. He was forced to confront the painful memories of his past,
02:53the choices that had led him to this point. The mentor's betrayal had left a scar that had never
02:58fully healed. And now, it threatened to unravel everything Dwight had fought to protect. Emily's
03:05questions were relentless, her desire for the truth a mirror of Dwight's own inner turmoil.
03:10He knew that he could no longer hide from his past, that he had to face it head-on if he was to
03:16have any hope of redemption. As the stakes reached their zenith, Dwight's journey became a powerful
03:22exploration of the human condition. The intense action sequences, filled with gunfights and high-speed
03:28chases, were interwoven with poignant moments of character development. Dwight's struggle for power
03:34was mirrored by his desire for redemption, a desire that grew stronger with each passing day. He was
03:40a man torn between two worlds, the criminal empire he had built and the family he had lost. In the end,
03:47it was Dwight's humanity that shone through. He made the difficult decision to confront the mentor,
03:52to seek closure for the betrayal that had shaped his life. The confrontation was intense, a battle of
03:59wills that left both men scarred. But it was also a moment of catharsis, a chance for Dwight to finally
04:05lay his demons to rest. As he stood over the mentor's fallen body, Dwight felt a sense of peace that had
04:12eluded him for years. He knew that his journey was far from over, that the road ahead would be fraught with
04:17challenges. But for the first time in a long time, he felt a glimmer of hope. Dwight's story was one of
04:24loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, a gripping narrative that left viewers on the edge of their
04:30seats. It was a powerful exploration of the human condition, a testament to the resilience of the
04:35human spirit. As the episode came to a close, viewers were left eagerly anticipating the next
04:41chapter in this compelling saga, wondering what the future held for Dwight, the General Manfredi.
04:47In the labyrinth of human nature, we find ourselves constantly grappling with the shadows of our past,
04:53seeking redemption in the face of our deepest regrets. Fate, an unpredictable force, weaves its
04:59intricate patterns, reminding us that our paths are often shaped by the choices we make and the
05:05secrets we keep. Resilience becomes our guiding light, illuminating the darkest corners of our
05:10existence, urging us to rise above adversity and embrace the strength within. Morality, a fragile
05:18construct, challenges us to confront the duality of our actions, revealing the delicate balance,
05:23between right and wrong. The biting Oklahoma wind whipped at Dwight, the General Manfredi's worn
05:30leather jacket, a stark contrast to the simmering rage within him. Happy trails, a phrase meant for
05:36farewells, felt more like a cruel jest. The weight of Chickie's betrayal, the revelation of his orchestrated
05:42hit, pressed down on Dwight, heavy and suffocated. He'd built a fragile empire in Tulsa,
05:49a semblance of a life he thought he'd lost, only to find the ghosts of his past reaching across the
05:55miles, eager to drag him back into the abyss. Stacey Beale, her eyes filled with a mixture of fear and a
06:02lingering affection he didn't deserve, stood beside him, a silent testament to the collateral damage he
06:08seemed destined to leave in his wake. Her presence, a constant reminder of the lines he'd crossed,
06:14the ethical compromises he'd made, was a thorn in his side, a persistent ache. He knew he was fracturing,
06:21the carefully constructed facade of the composed, calculating gangster cracking under the pressure,
06:26the realization that his carefully chosen crew, the individuals he'd placed his trust in, were
06:32potentially compromised, poisoned by the tendrils of Chickie's influence, nodded him. Tyson, the loyal
06:39driver, the steady presence, was now a potential vector of doubt. Armand, the bar owner with his own
06:45hidden agenda, seemed to shift in the shadows, his smiles now laced with a subtle menace. The tension
06:52in the air was thick, palpable, a storm brewing on the horizon. Dwight found himself revisiting the old
06:58code, the brutal pragmatism that had served him well in New York, but it felt alien in the sun-drenched
07:04landscape of Tulsa. He tried to build something different here, a life beyond the rigid structure
07:10of the Invernizzi family. But the past, like a persistent phantom, refused to be exorcised. The
07:16memory of his daughter, Christina, a constant, flickering flame of guilt and regret, burned brighter
07:23than ever. He'd failed her, abandoned her to the cold embrace of his incarceration. And now, he was
07:30repeating the cycle, his actions leaving a trail of destruction that threatened to consume everyone
07:35he cared about. The confrontation with Waltrip, the seemingly benign rancher, was a stark reminder of
07:41the violence that lurked beneath the surface of Tulsa's idyllic facade. Waltrip, a man seemingly rooted in the
07:48land, revealed a cold, calculating ruthlessness, a mirror of Dwight's own past. The shootout, a chaotic
07:55ballet of gunfire and desperation, served as a brutal punctuation mark, a stark reminder that even
08:02in this seemingly peaceful corner of the world, violence was a constant companion. Amidst the chaos,
08:08a long-buried secret surfaced, a whispered confession from a dying man, a revelation that
08:14threatened to shatter the very foundation of Dwight's identity. It was a secret that connected
08:19him to a past he'd tried to bury, a connection to a betrayal deeper than Chicky's treachery. The
08:25secret, a hidden connection to a past crime, forced Dwight to confront the true cost of his life. Not just
08:32the years he'd lost, but the moral compromises, the sacrifices he'd made in the name of loyalty and
08:38survival. He realized that the lines between loyalty and betrayal, between right and wrong, were blurred,
08:44constantly shifting, dependent on perspective and circumstance. The weight of this revelation,
08:50coupled with the escalating threat from Chicky, pushed Dwight to the edge, forcing him to make a
08:55choice, a decision that would determine his future, his very soul. The final confrontation, a clash of
09:02wills and firepower, was a culmination of everything that had come before. It was a battle not just for
09:09survival, but for redemption, a desperate attempt to salvage what was left of his humanity. The
09:14Oklahoma landscape, once a symbol of hope and new beginnings, became a battleground, a stage for
09:20Dwight's final act, a reckoning with his past, a desperate attempt to forge a future, however uncertain.
09:27As we navigate the complexities of life, we uncover the unspoken truths that lie beneath the surface,
09:34whispering the wisdom of ages past. The essence of human nature is a tapestry of emotions,
09:40woven with threads of love, loss, and longing, each strand telling a story of its own. In the face of
09:47betrayal, we learn the value of loyalty, understanding that trust is a precious commodity, earned through
09:53actions rather than words. The pursuit of power often blinds us to the true meaning of success,
09:59which lies not in dominance, but in the connections we forge with others. The streets of Tulsa have
10:05never been more volatile. A pressure cooker of old debts and new betrayals, simmering under the
10:11surface, waiting for the moment to explode. Dwight the General Manfredi, a man who has spent a lifetime
10:18understanding the delicate balance of power and consequence, stands at the crossroads of his
10:23empire. The weight of his past decisions presses against him like an unforgiving vice, each misstep
10:29echoing with the ghosts of the choices he made decades ago. What was once a simple exile has transformed
10:35into a proving ground, a place where every alliance is a gamble, and every favor comes at a price. But the
10:42stakes have never been higher than they are now. The walls are closing in, the enemies more brazen,
10:48the betrayals more personal. He has spent months building something from nothing, carving out a
10:54kingdom in the ruins of his banishment, only to watch it teeter on the edge of collapse. The betrayal is
11:00a slow burn, creeping in like a whisper in the dark. It isn't the kind that comes with a sudden gunshot,
11:06or an obvious double-cross. It's deeper, more insidious. It lurks in the uneasy glances of his
11:12inner circle, the quiet hesitations before an answer is given, the calculated patience of a vulture,
11:18waiting for its prey to stumble. Stacy, the ATF agent who straddles the line between ally and adversary,
11:26becomes a haunting presence in his thoughts. There was a time when he believed in the unspoken
11:30understanding between them, a fragile, dangerous trust built on mutual need. But now, as the pressure
11:37mounts, as the feds close in and his enemies grow bolder, he can feel the distance stretching between
11:43them. She is pulling away, whether by choice or necessity. And he knows better than to trust
11:49someone with one foot already out the door. It is Chicky who delivers the fatal blow, the blade driven
11:55between his ribs, not with rage, but with calculated finality. Dwight knew, in the depths of his gut,
12:02that his past would catch up with him. But he had hoped for more time. Chicky's message is clear.
12:08Loyalty is a debt that must always be paid in full, and Dwight's balance has long been overdue. The
12:14betrayal doesn't come in the form of a bullet, at least not yet. It arrives in the form of a decision,
12:19a declaration from the East that his days of playing King in the West are over. He is no longer the man
12:26they sent away. He has grown too bold, too powerful, too independent. Tulsa was meant to be his prison,
12:32but he turned it into a kingdom. And now, they are here to tear it down, brick by brick, body by body.
12:39Bodhi, once an unlikely ally, now stands as one of the few people Dwight can trust, his quiet
12:45intelligence and anchor in the rising storm. But trust is a commodity that is in short supply,
12:51and even the most loyal can be turned when the price is high enough. The stakes are laid bare
12:56when Dwight learns that someone close has fed information to his enemies. A betrayal not of
13:01ambition, but of survival. It isn't about greed or power, it's about fear. Someone believes that
13:07siding against him is the only way to live. That knowledge cuts deeper than any blade,
13:13because it means that somewhere along the way, despite his best efforts, he has failed to make
13:18them believe in him the way he once believed in the men who stood beside him in his youth.
13:23And then, in the midst of it all, comes the past clawing its way back to the surface,
13:28demanding to be reckoned with. A long-buried secret, something Dwight had fought to forget,
13:34is dragged into the light with the force of an earthquake. It is a truth he cannot ignore,
13:39one that threatens to dismantle everything he has built, not just in Tulsa, but within himself.
13:45It is the weight of the blood he has spilled, the choices he has made, the lives he has taken and
13:51destroyed in the name of loyalty and survival. It is the revelation that his hands are stained with
13:56more than just the sins of his enemies. They are stained with the ghosts of those he once called
14:01family. The action is relentless, a symphony of violence that plays out in the streets, in dimly lit
14:07bars, in the backrooms of the businesses he has fought to claim as his own. Fists fly, guns blaze,
14:14and blood spills, but it is not the physical war that threatens to break him. It is the war within.
14:21He has always known how to fight, but this battle is different. This is a war for his very soul. A
14:27question of whether the man he has become is still worth saving. In the final moments, as the dust
14:33settles and the betrayals lay bare, Dwight stands at the precipice of everything he has fought for.
14:39The choice before him is not one of survival, but of purpose, power or peace, vengeance or redemption.
14:46The ghosts of his past whisper one thing, the future demands another, and in the end, the only
14:52thing left is the weight of the decision that will define who he truly is. The storm has only just begun,
14:58and the road ahead is long, but one thing is certain, there is no turning back now. Cinema,
15:04a mirror to our souls, reflects the timeless lessons of resilience and morality, capturing the
15:10raw beauty of our struggles and triumphs. Through the lens of storytelling, we witness the transformative
15:17power of redemption, as characters rise from the ashes of their past to embrace a future filled with
15:23hope. The unspoken truths revealed on screen resonate deeply within us, reminding us that
15:29our journey is not defined by our failures, but by our ability to overcome them. In the end,
15:35it is the wisdom gleaned from our experiences that shapes our destiny, guiding us towards a path of
15:40enlightenment. Dwight the General Manfredi stands at the edge of a rain-slicked Tulsa rooftop,
15:46the neon glow of the city's underbelly reflecting in the puddles below. His hands grip the railing,
15:52knuckles white, as the weight of decades-old decisions presses down on him. The empire he's
15:58rebuilding, a tangled web of construction deals, protection rackets, and uneasy alliances, is
16:04fracturing. Beneath the surface of his calculated façade, doubt simmers. His daughter, Gracie, now
16:12entangled at his world, represents both his last shot at redemption and a liability he can't afford.
16:18Across town, Vincent, his long-time consuliera, sits in a dimly lit bar, a burner phone pressed to his
16:25ear. The voice on the other end, cold, methodical, belongs to Carlos, a rising kingpin from the Latin
16:32syndicate. Vincent's betrayal isn't born of greed but survival. Carlos's leverage, a photo of Vincent's
16:39son in a compromising situation, and the threat is unambiguous. Yet as Vincent agrees to feed Carlos
16:46intel on Dwight's operations, a flicker of guilt crosses his face, a man torn between loyalty and
16:52the fear of losing everything. The tension erupts at a clandestine meeting in an abandoned warehouse
16:58on the outskirts of the city. Dwight, flanked by his crew, expects to negotiate a truce with the Latins.
17:04Instead, gunfire tears through the shadows. Bullets ricochet off steel beams as Dwight dives for cover,
17:12his mind racing. The ambush reeks of insider knowledge. Someone close sold them out. Amid the chaos, Mitch,
17:19Dwight's hot-headed enforcer, takes a bullet to the shoulder, his blood staining the concrete.
17:24White's rage is volcanic, but beneath it lies a colder fury. The realization that trust,
17:30the currency of his world, has been devalued. Later, in the grim aftermath, he pours over security
17:37footage, his sharp eyes catching the faintest hesitation in Vincent's stance moments before
17:42the attack. The pieces click into place, but confronting Vincent means dismantling the last
17:48vestiges of the brotherhood he's clung to. The pivotal moment comes at the Manfredi family ranch,
17:54a symbol of Dwight's elusive American dream. As he confronts Vincent under the harsh glare of a
17:59barn light, the air thick with the scent of hay and gasoline, Vincent's defiance crumbles.
18:05You think this life leaves room for redemption, he spits, revealing the photo of his son. But
18:11Dwight's focus sharpens on a detail in the background of the image, a tattoo, unmistakably linked to a
18:17hitman from his past. Memories flood back, a botched deal in the 90s, a betrayal that sent
18:23him to prison, and the realization that the same shadowy figures pulling Carlos's strings orchestrated
18:29his downfall. The secret he'd buried, that his wife's death was no accident, but a message from
18:35rivals, now threatens to detonate his fragile present. The final act unfolds in a storm of violence and
18:42revelation. Dwight's crew, now aware of the rot within their ranks, moves to secure Gracie,
18:48who's been kidnapped by Carlos's men as leverage. The rescue mission is a symphony of chaos,
18:54a high-speed chase through Tulsa's backroads, a brutal shootout in a derelict motel,
18:59and Dwight's raw, primal fury, as he fights not just for control, but for absolution. In the end,
19:06cornered and bleeding, Dwight faces Carlos. The young kingpin sneers, you're a relic. But Dwight's
19:13response, a quiet, devastating admission of his own failures, silences him. The choices start,
19:20vengeance or mercy. Dwight's decision, a split-second pivot towards sparing Carlos, shocks everyone,
19:27including himself. It's a bid for redemption, a rejection of the cycle that defined him,
19:32but the cost is staggering. As the sun rises, the camera lingers on Dwight's face, exhausted,
19:38unmoored, yet strangely resolute. The screen cuts to black, the echoes of his journey hanging in the
19:45air, a testament to a man who might finally be learning to navigate the minefield of his own soul.
19:50As the narrative unfolds, we are reminded that the essence of human nature is a delicate dance
19:56between light and shadow, each step revealing the complexities of our existence. Fate, resilience,
20:03and morality intertwine, creating a symphony of emotions that echo through the corridors of time.
20:09The lessons learned through cinema linger in our minds, offering a glimpse into the depths of our
20:14souls and the unspoken truths that define us. In this continuous stream of insight, we find solace in
20:21the knowledge that our journey is a testament to the enduring spirit of humanity.
Be the first to comment