Token Joe

Everything I've seen in episodes up until now has been very impressive, hence setting expectations at a high level. This episode delivered at the Goodfellas level. In this episode, the writing, casting, sets, and acting came together in a great dramatic climax. This is why we watch TV! Sylvester Stallone is restrained most of the time in this series, with seasoned bursts of intensity. His combination of subtlety and intensity make him an actor who is fascinating to watch. He has definitely grown over the years and has greater depth in this role than we have seen in prior roles. The father daughter relationship is a key to accessing his soft side. Well done to cast crew writers et al!

Taking the show back to Brooklyn leads to a truly powerful climax, as the levity of the "Tulsa King" format gives way to serious business and Stallone at his very best.

There's plenty of story material here, including some harsh reality coming to Sly's minions in Tulsa who have opened up a hornet's nest by their violent showdown with the bikers. The script deftly covers in concise scenes the principal characters there, while focusing intently on Sly's old family wounds back home, especially with his estranged daughter Tina. The ensemble acting is very fine, but it is Sly's combination of understatement and amazing forcefulness that makes this by far the standout segment of the series to date.

The scene with the dead body, where you can clearly see him breathing, ruined my immersion. It's hard to believe it made it through post-production, as it disrupted the scene's emotional impact.

As for the episode, it's hands down my favourite episode so far. Stallone continues excelling in this role, bringing a sense of intensity and gravitas to the character. The episode itself had a distinct feel reminiscent of "The Sopranos," with a few scenes reflecting the influence. "Token Joe" does an excellent job of setting up a lot of exciting storylines and plot points for the back half of the season, leaving me eager for the next episode. In conclusion, a solid showing yet again.

Rating: 7.8/10 (Impressive)

Well this was a very different episode. There was very little comedy and a whole lot of drama; both in New York City and back in Tulsa. Hellsapoppin everywhere for Dwight Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone).

He's got a deadly and connected biker gang on his trail back in Tulsa, whilst he's dealing with old business back in the Big Apple.

The scene between Stallone and his daughter Tina (Tatiana Zappardino) was the best dramatic scene of the series, thus far. But, the scene in the Social Club was 'Sopranos' worthy-Bada Bing!

We are halfway through Season 1 and the series has definitely hit its stride moving between comedy and drama deftly and writing great lines for Stallone, which he delivers with relish.

At the funeral, His dead brother is breeding in the coffin very obvious. His belly is moving various times. Very pity mistake made by the director. And now I'm writing anything because i need to put a minimum of six hundreds letters in the review otherwise i can't post it. But i really dont understand why is needed to speak so much because six hundred letters is really much just to spit out your opinion about an episode of a series. What more can i say... That it is a nice series but it is made some kind of childish approach.. You can't see this film from a serious point really. Sly is nice and we love him.