Tulsa King (2022) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Sexual content is mild to moderate. There is an implied one-night stand in an early episode where a character is seen kissing and removing clothes from another character, with thrusting and moaning heard, though no explicit nudity. Dialogue sometimes includes sexual innuendo or references. A character, Stacy, reveals she was involved with another man, leading to themes of infidelity.

Violence is moderate to strong. There are several brutal beatings, including one where a man is punched, knocked out, and seen bleeding from his mouth, later appearing with a wired jaw. Gun violence occurs, including a man being shot multiple times and another shot in the head. Car chases with crashes and injuries are also depicted. While not as graphic as some extreme crime dramas, blood and injury are visible, indicating severe consequences of violent acts.

Profanity is severe and pervasive. Characters, especially Dwight Manfredi, use the F-word frequently, often multiple times per conversation. Other strong language, including references to male body parts and derogatory terms, is also common throughout nearly every episode. Parents should expect constant strong language, consistent with the TV-MA rating.

Substance use is moderate and central to the plot. Dwight establishes new criminal operations, which include dealing marijuana and nitrous oxide. Characters are frequently seen drinking alcohol, and occasional light drug use is depicted, such as characters inhaling nitrous oxide from balloons at a party. The show does not glorify hard drug abuse, but rather portrays the casual use and distribution of these substances within a criminal enterprise context.

Themes include crime, loyalty, family estrangement, and the challenges of starting over. Dwight deals with his past life as a mob capo and attempts to build a new criminal empire in a foreign setting. There are themes of betrayal within the mob, fractured family relationships (Dwight's relationship with his estranged daughter), and the difficult decisions forced upon characters involved in criminal activities. The show also touches upon themes of aging and legacy.