The veteran actor Robert Patrick, known for his roles in The X-Files and the Terminator franchise, shares his thoughts on a pivotal moment in Tulsa King season 3, episode 7.
Patrick plays Jeremiah Dunmire, the Dixie Mafia leader and a fierce adversary to Sylvester Stallone's Dwight Manfredi. Their tense rivalry escalates in episode 7, when Jeremiah threatens Dwight.
Despite Jeremiah's aggressive stance, Dwight's strategic patience allows him to persuade Sackrider (played by Tim Guinee) to switch sides. This shift enables Dwight to outmaneuver Jeremiah, ultimately leading to Jeremiah's imprisonment before the episode ends.
In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns, Patrick discussed Jeremiah’s cliffhanger fate and the evolving power dynamics in Oklahoma.
"Everybody's dissenting on him. He's been able to maintain control there in Oklahoma, and it's all starting to fall apart."
Patrick emphasized how Jeremiah’s grip over Oklahoma is weakening, and he is losing his previous influence over his son and allies due to Dwight's challenges.
Patrick also reflected on the intensity of filming episode 7's key scenes with Tim Guinee, underscoring the tension and complexity of their characters' interactions.
The confrontation between Jeremiah and Dwight marks a turning point in Tulsa King, revealing the cracks in Jeremiah’s dominance and setting the stage for future conflict.
Author's summary: Robert Patrick reveals how Jeremiah Dunmire’s control unravels amid Dwight Manfredi’s tactical moves, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger in Tulsa King season 3.