The explosive Season 3 finale of Taylor Sheridan’s hit series “Tulsa King” wrapped up one major conflict while carefully laying the groundwork for several new ones. The episode, which aired in November 2025, resolved the immediate threat from the Dunmire family but left Dwight “The General” Manfredi facing fresh political, legal, and criminal challenges. With the show officially renewed for Season 4 and production already underway, the finale’s events have set a complex stage for the next chapter of Dwight’s story.
The Final Showdown with Jeremiah Dunmire
The central plot of the finale was the rescue of Dwight’s sister, Joanne Manfredi, after her kidnapping by the dangerous liquor tycoon, Jeremiah Dunmire. The rescue mission was set into motion by an unexpected ally: Jeremiah’s own son, Cole Dunmire.
Disgusted by his father’s brutal tactics, including burning people alive for bourbon, Cole betrayed Jeremiah. He provided Dwight and his crew with the layout of the Dunmire estate, the headcount of guards, and their firepower. Armed with this information and a truckload of weapons, Dwight’s team launched an aggressive assault on the compound. They easily overpowered Jeremiah’s men, and Dwight personally caught the fleeing tycoon. The confrontation ended with Dwight stringing Jeremiah up over a fire pit and setting him ablaze, symbolically ending the Dunmire threat.
Cole had suffered under Jeremiah’s control all season. When Cole learned about Joanne’s kidnapping, he made his decision. He shared details of the estate with Dwight and the team.
A Dangerous New Deal with the FBI
With the Dunmire war over, another lingering threat solidified into a more permanent problem. FBI Agent Musso, who had been pressuring Dwight to catch the bombmaker Dexter Deacon, arrived at the Bred 2 Buck saloon with a deal. He offered Dwight a coveted federal liquor license, a TTB Federal Basic Permit that would allow Dwight to sell his Montague bourbon across state lines and massively expand his business.
In exchange, Dwight handed over a recorded confession from Deacon. However, Dwight had already killed Deacon, a fact he made clear to Musso by stating the body would never be found. While this transaction gave Dwight a significant business advantage, it came with strings attached. Musso explicitly told Dwight, “You owe me,” establishing a debt that will likely hang over Dwight’s head in Season 4.
Major Political Shifts and New Alliances
The political landscape in Tulsa also shifted dramatically by the end of the season. Cal Thresher, with the help of Margaret Devereaux’s guidance and Dwight’s behind-the-scenes pressure on the Attorney General, won the election for Governor of Oklahoma. This victory, however, may not be the boon Dwight expects.
Despite Dwight’s crucial help, Thresher has indicated he wants to “cut Dwight out of the equation” between himself and Margaret. This sets up a potential conflict where Dwight, who believes he has a powerful ally in the governor’s office, could be in for a rude awakening. The man he helped put in power might become one of his most significant obstacles.
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The Birth of a New Criminal Empire
The finale also served as a launchpad for the upcoming spinoff, “NOLA King.” Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., was so inspired by Dwight’s actions that he decided to cancel his retirement plans. Instead of just hiding out in New Orleans from his New York boss, Quiet Ray, Lee decided to build his own criminal empire there.
After helping Dwight take out Dunmire, Lee predicts a crossover: “If the General can do it, how hard could it be?”
His exit from Tulsa sets the stage for his own series and establishes a potential shared universe for the franchise. Lee will have to contend with threats from Quiet Ray’s hired killers as he builds his organization.
Unresolved Threats and New Cast Members
While the finale provided closure on several fronts, it deliberately left other threads dangling. The fate of Bill Bevilaqua remains unknown after his arrest, and the relationship between Mitch and Cleo was not fully addressed. The return of Terence Winter as head writer and executive producer for Season 4 signals a potential return to the show’s roots.
The cast will also expand with Gretchen Mol joining as a series regular for Season 4. She will play Amanda Clark, a Tulsa politician, reuniting her with Terence Winter after their work together on “Boardwalk Empire.”
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