Let's be honest. Trying to keep up with where your favorite shows live these days feels like a full-time job. One minute a series is on one app, the next it’s been swallowed by a merger or licensed off to a competitor. If you’re hunting for Sly Stallone’s mob-boss-out-of-water story, you’re probably asking: where can you watch Tulsa King without jumping through a dozen hoops?
It’s a fair question. Especially now that the "streaming wars" have entered a weird, expensive new phase in 2026. Dwight "The General" Manfredi didn't spend 25 years in the clink just for you to get a "Content Not Available" error on your Friday night.
The short answer: Paramount Plus is still the king
If you want the simplest, most direct route to Tulsa, it's Paramount+. Since the show is a Taylor Sheridan production (the guy behind Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown), it is a foundational pillar for the platform. As of January 2026, all three seasons—including the recently wrapped Season 3—are sitting right there.
But wait. There’s a catch with the pricing.
Just this month, on January 15, 2026, Paramount Plus (now under the Paramount Skydance banner) bumped their prices again. It’s a bit of a bummer. The "Essential" plan, which has ads, now costs $9 a month. If you can’t stand commercials interrupting Dwight’s dramatic monologues, you’re looking at $14 a month for the "Premium" tier.
- Essential Plan: $9/month or $90/year (Ads included).
- Premium Plan: $14/month or $140/year (No ads, includes SHOWTIME and 4K).
Is it worth the extra five bucks? Honestly, if you have a decent 4K TV, the cinematography of the Oklahoma plains (actually filmed mostly in Georgia and Tulsa) looks significantly better on the Premium tier. Plus, you get the offline download feature, which is great for flights.
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Where can you watch Tulsa King if you hate the Paramount app?
Look, we've all been there. Sometimes a specific streaming app just... sucks on your smart TV. If you’d rather keep everything inside an interface you actually like, you have options.
You can actually subscribe to Paramount+ as a "Channel" inside Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. This is a lifesaver for people who don't want five different billing cycles hitting their credit card at different times. The price is exactly the same as the standalone app, but you get to use Amazon or Apple's much more stable video player.
Can you buy it instead of renting it?
Yes. If you’re a "buy once, own forever" type of person, digital storefronts are your friend. You can purchase full seasons of Tulsa King on:
- Vudu (now Fandango at Home)
- Google Play Store
- Apple iTunes
Usually, a season will set you back about $20 to $25. It sounds steep compared to a monthly sub, but it pays for itself if you plan on rewatching the series every year. No monthly fees, no "disappearing" content.
The Netflix and Hulu question
I see this popping up on Reddit all the time: "Is Tulsa King on Netflix?"
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The answer is a hard no.
Paramount is very protective of their Sheridan-verse. While they did famously strike a deal to put the original Yellowstone on Peacock years ago—a move they still regret—they haven't made that mistake again. You won't find Tulsa King on Hulu, Disney+, or Netflix in the US.
There was a brief window where Season 1 aired on the CBS broadcast network to drum up hype, but that’s a rarity. In 2026, if it’s not Paramount+, it’s probably not the "home" of the show.
International viewing: A bit of a mixed bag
Watching from outside the States? It gets interesting. In the UK, Canada, and Australia, Paramount+ is still the primary destination. However, the price hikes hit Canada and Australia this month too, so check your local currency rates.
In New Zealand, there's a bit of a legendary loophole. TVNZ+ has been known to carry the show for free (with ads). If you're a Kiwi or traveling through Auckland, that's easily the best deal in the world.
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For other regions where Paramount+ hasn't launched, the show is often licensed to local providers or available via Prime Video as a premium purchase. If you’re a digital nomad using a VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN to access your home library, just make sure you’re connected to a US or UK server to get the full catalog.
What most people get wrong about Season 3
There’s a lot of noise about where the story is going, especially with the 2026 rumors of the NOLA King spin-off. Some fans thought Season 3 would be the end, but Paramount confirmed Season 4 back in late 2025.
If you’re just starting your binge now, keep an eye out for Frank Grillo and Robert Patrick. They joined the cast and basically turned the intensity up to eleven. The dynamic between Stallone’s old-school mob ethics and the new-school antagonists is what makes the latest episodes worth the subscription price alone.
Actionable steps for your weekend binge
Stop scrolling and just pick a path. Here is the most efficient way to get started:
- The "Free" Trial Path: If you've never had Paramount+, sign up for the 7-day free trial. You can easily polish off Season 1 in a weekend. Just remember to set a calendar reminder to cancel if you don't want to pay the $9.
- The "Clean UI" Path: If you already pay for Amazon Prime, go to the "Channels" tab and add Paramount+. It’s a two-click process and uses your existing payment info.
- The "Budget" Path: Look for promo codes. In early 2026, codes like "FRASIER" or "STALLONE" have been floating around for a free month. It’s worth a 30-second Google search before you enter your card details.
Dwight Manfredi doesn't wait for anyone, and neither should you. Whether you're watching for the sharp suits or the brutal Tulsa turf wars, the show remains one of the few "prestige" dramas that actually feels fun to watch.
Grab some snacks, fire up the app, and get to work.