Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi faces mounting threats in Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 3, titled “The G and the OG,” as his crew’s internal fractures and the ruthless Dunmire family’s schemes collide, culminating in a devastating theft of their prized bourbon stash. Premiering on Paramount+ on October 5, 2025, at 12 a.m. ET, the episode divides Dwight’s operation into splintered storylines while escalating the war with old-money antagonist Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick) and his volatile son Cole (Beau Knapp), who exploit distractions to strike at the heart of Manfredi’s expanding empire. This installment, part of a 10-episode season that kicked off on September 21, underscores the series’ shift toward darker, more ruthless territory under Taylor Sheridan’s production, blending mob intrigue with personal vendettas and federal pressure.

The episode opens at the Montague Distillery, where Dwight rallies his team—Tyson Mitchell (Jay Will), Mitch (Garrett Hedlund), Bodhi (Martin Starr), and others—to prioritize bottling Theodore Montague’s secret 50-year-old bourbon reserve, a $150 million asset that could legitimize their operations. Dwight emphasizes caution, warning against mistakes that could invite scrutiny from rivals or law enforcement, but his authority is immediately tested when FBI Special Agent Musso (Kevin Pollak) summons him for an out-of-town errand. Musso, leveraging dirt from Dwight’s past, forces the aging mobster into compliance, highlighting the ongoing tension between Manfredi’s old-school code and modern federal leverage—a dynamic that has simmered since Musso’s Season 3 debut.

Dwight’s road trip with Musso provides levity amid the grit, starting with a comedic clash as Dwight battles a self-driving car’s AI, raging against technology in a scene that captures his “analog protagonist in a digital world” vibe. Later, Dwight’s silver tongue saves Musso from a speeding ticket by casually revealing his informant status to a Texas cop, a risky flex that underscores his resourcefulness but also exposes vulnerabilities. Their banter delves into Musso’s demands for cooperation, with Dwight navigating the agent’s smarmy persistence while hinting at deeper history from before his 25-year prison stint. This subplot not only humanizes Dwight but also foreshadows federal interference that could unravel his Tulsa operations, echoing broader themes of loyalty and betrayal in Sheridan’s universe.

Back in Tulsa, the crew’s unsupervised efforts devolve into chaos, amplifying the episode’s theme of “bloody consequences” from reckless decisions. Tyson, driven by a need to prove himself as Dwight’s potential No. 2, drags Bodhi and Grace on a surveillance mission targeting Cole Dunmire after the younger Dunmire’s earlier attack on Mitch. Their infiltration of a Dunmire bingo scam—rigged for profit—leads to a win, but Tyson’s flashy spending at a strip club called Strokers draws unwanted attention. A private chat with dancer Serenity exposes Tyson’s ambitions, but Cole’s crew ambushes him, kidnapping Tyson and interrogating him in a Tesla Cybertruck about the bourbon’s location. Cole nearly executes him, but Dwight’s reputation as a non-informant buys Tyson a temporary reprieve, leaving his fate hanging as a cliffhanger.

Meanwhile, Mitch gets entangled in Cleo Montague’s (Bella Heathcote) vengeful plot against the Dunmires, who murdered her father Theodore in the premiere. Cleo, doubting Dwight’s commitment to the distillery’s legacy, pushes for aggressive retaliation, but Mitch lays down the law: align with Dwight’s methods or face estrangement. This confrontation highlights Cleo’s impulsiveness clashing with the crew’s discipline, straining alliances and injecting personal stakes into the corporate battle over the liquor business.

The episode’s explosive close reveals the ultimate fallout: while Dwight is away, Cole’s men raid the distillery’s storage, emptying the bourbon reserve under Goodie’s watch. Goodie alerts Dwight upon his return, informing him the $150 million stock—key to their distribution deals—is gone, courtesy of the Dunmires. Dwight, relaxing briefly with Margaret (Dana Delany), vows revenge, setting up a powder keg for future episodes where he must reclaim the bourbon and protect his fracturing team. This heist not only cripples operations but symbolizes the Dunmires’ edge, portraying them as unhinged and greedy foes who burn homes and steal legacies without remorse.

Tulsa King, created by Sheridan and starring Stallone in his TV breakthrough role, continues to evolve from its dramedy roots into a darker action thriller. Season 3 builds on prior arcs: Dwight’s post-prison empire-building, family reconciliations, and clashes with New York remnants like Quiet Ray (James Russo), now compounded by local tyrants and FBI entanglements. New cast additions like Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr.—teasing a NOLA King spinoff—add layers, though his arc hasn’t fully emerged yet. Critics praise the season’s intensity, with Episode 3 earning nods for Stallone’s commanding presence and the balance of humor, like Dwight’s tech woes, against rising violence.

The series’ success—Season 2’s premiere drew 21 million global viewers—stems from its fish-out-of-water premise: a New York capo adapting to Oklahoma’s wilds while fending off bikers, feds, and now the Dixie Mafia-adjacent Dunmires. Distribution woes persist, with Dwight securing reluctant deals amid threats, but Episode 3’s theft forces a pivot, potentially igniting all-out war. Supporting players shine: Jay Will’s Tyson embodies ambition’s perils, while Heathcote’s Cleo adds emotional depth to the revenge motif.

As Paramount+ eyes Season 4—renewed pre-premiere—the episode critiques recklessness in a high-stakes world, where Tyson’s bravado and Cleo’s fury mirror Dwight’s own code. With Musso’s grip tightening and Dunmire’s raid succeeding, Manfredi’s path to legitimacy grows bloodier, promising more twists in Sheridan’s gritty saga of empire and survival.