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Nondescript character: Where do you pray?
Tale
After being released from prison after 25 years, New York mob boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sylvester Stallone’s first starring role in a television series.
Dwight “The General” Manfredi: I don’t really go to church
The opening credits sequence shows various photographic and painted views as well as Oklahoma landmarks imposed upon the New York City landscape: A statue of Sioux Indian chief “Touch the Clouds” wearing a war bonnet and a bone choker necklace (breastplate) imposed upon the top of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Golden Driller statue imposed upon the Statue of Liberty.
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The Western Gateway Arch of Route 66 imposed upon one of Manhattan’s main “avenues.” In New York City, in the borough of Manhattan, there are several numbered “avenues” that are crisscrossed by smaller numbered streets. Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky, old-school, tough acting style fits this show perfectly.
Plus, acting like a guy his age and style definitely helps blend in perfectly
From the narration to the walk around Tulsa, he just proves that this role is perfect for him. As for the show, the buildup in the first two episodes was great and moved along pretty quickly.
It will be interesting, towards the end of the season, to see how good and how big of a twist they have cooked up
In the meantime, if you’re a fan of Sly, you should definitely give this show a chance, even if you’re not, I’d recommend it for the sake of gangster shows. Check out our recap of “Yellowstone” Season 5 Part 2, “Squid Game” Season 2, and more of the most anticipated new and returning series coming to TV and streaming.
