24/50
Sylvester Stallone's first leading role in a television series
Narrative
After being released from prison after 25 years, New York Mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma.. Non-Descript Character: Where do you worship?Dwight 'The General' Manfredi: I really don’t go to church..
Featured in CBS News Sunday Morning: Episode #457 (2022)
The opening credit sequence shows various photographic and painted vistas as well as landmarks of Oklahoma imposed upon New York City landscape: A Statue of The Sioux Indian Chief "Touch the Clouds" wearing a War Bonnet and a Bone Choker necklace (breastplate) imposed on top of the Brooklyn BridgeGolden Driller Statue imposed on the Statue of LibertyRoute 66 Western Gateway Arch imposed on a Major Manhattan "Avenue". In New York City, in the Borough of Manhattan, that are several numbered "Avenues" that are criss-crossed by smaller numbered streets..
I don't think any other actor could have played this role
Sly is bigger than the small screen and he's given the best lines in this show. I only saw the 1st ep on YT, I don't have Paramount, but if there's more being released on YT I would definitely see it.His supporting cast is no-name, I didn't recognize any other actors.
Age does him well
And filming in Tulsa gives the show "flavor" vs filming on a backlot in Hollywood. I think Stallone has reached his peak with the Creed movies and this TV show.
This is the fit for him
Glad he's away from those action movies, which I think he outgrew. See our rundown 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.