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'Mayor of Kingstown' Is Coming Back for Season 4: Here's What We Know So Far

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Even though Yellowstone has finally come to an end, things aren’t slowing down for Taylor Sheridan. The co-creator of the hit Western drama is busy working on his many other shows, including Mayor of Kingstown, which was just renewed for Season 4. 

Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky, the head of a powerful family that keeps the peace in a fictional town where incarceration is the No. 1 industry.

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The series has built a substantial fanbase since it premiered in 2021. Season 3 reached almost 9 million viewers globally during its initial run, ranking as the top show on the Paramount+ until it was dethroned by another Taylor Sheridan show: Landman. (The Billy Bob Thorton-starrer has garnered 15 million views in its first four weeks.)

Here’s everything we know so far about Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown.

What is Mayor of Kingstown about?

The show takes place in the fictional city of Kingstown, Mich. Kingstown’s main industry is its many prisons—if you’re not incarcerated in one, you’re probably working in one. In this scenario, the “Mayor” (Jeremy Renner) isn’t an elected official but the man who actually keeps things running.

Who created Mayor of Kingstown?

Mayor of Kingstown was co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, who also stars in the series and serves as an executive producer.

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What is Mayor of Kingstown rated?

Mayor of Kingstown is rated TV-MA due to its graphic violence, language and sexual situations.

What happened in Mayor of Kingstown Season 1?

There is definitely no shortage of death or violence in the fictional city of Kingstown. In the show’s premiere, prodigal eldest son and “mayor” Mitch McLusky (Kyle Chandler) is gunned down and robbed. Upon his death, middle son, Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) reluctantly takes the helm as Mayor of Kingstown. Having been incarcerated himself, Mike doesn’t rule with the same diplomacy as his brother. When he learns his brother had a working relationship with Milo Sunter (Aiden Gillen), a gangland boss still running his business even though he’s been in prison for almost a decade, Mike refuses to take his brother’s place. After they beat up and threaten the life of Iris (Emma Laird), an escort the Russian Mafia uses to get people like Mike to comply, Mike agrees to a meeting with Milo.

Believing Milo wants him to run the same “errand” as he asked of Mitch, Mike heads to the woods to retrieve a package Milo has given him the coordinates for. Upon digging up said package, he instead finds a buried school bus with the remains of over two dozen victims of a serial killer.

Later, after Mike has rescued Iris, they spend time at his cabin in the woods for some emotional and psychological healing, both unaware of a riot going on at the prisons where Mike’s brother, Kyle (Taylor Handley) is trapped. Many lives are lost on both sides of the law. During the chaos, Milo manages to steal a guard uniform and escapes the prison undetected.

What happened in Mayor of Kingstown Season 2?

Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the riots. Mike is left with a colossal mess to deal with as he tries to maintain some semblance of order in the prison system and surrounding communities. The prisons were so badly damaged in the riots that the prisoners must live temporarily in a makeshift campsite. Most, if not all of the old gang leaders are dead or missing so new contenders vie for control.

What happened in Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown?

In Season 3, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls. The pressure is on Mike McLusky to end the war but things get complicated when a familiar face from his incarcerated past threatens to undermine the mayor’s attempts to keep the peace among all factions.

Was Mayor of Kingstown renewed for Season 4?

Yes! Paramount announced on Dec. 18 that the show would be returning for a fourth season. Jeremy Renner took to social media to announce the pick-up.

Who’s in the Mayor of Kingstown cast?

Jeremy Renner (Mike McLusky)

Mike is the right hand man for his older brother, Mitch. He takes over as “mayor” of Kingstown after his brother is killed in the series premiere.

Renner, who was badly injured in a snow plow accident only a few weeks prior to the Season 2 premiere, made a surprisingly speedy recovery and was ready to return for Season 3.

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Hugh Dillon (Ian Ferguson)

Ian is a seasoned detective for the Kingstown PD and Kyle’s partner in Season 1.

Dillon co-created the series with Taylor Sheridan. You may also recognize Dillon from his recurring role as Sheriff Donnie Haskell on Yellowstone.

Taylor Handley (Kyle McLusky)

Kyle, the youngest McLusky brother, works as a detective for the Kingstown Police Department in Season 1. Due to the trauma he suffers from the riots as well as trying to distance himself from the corruption all around him, Kyle transfers to the Michigan State Police. At the beginning of Season 2, he is a Michigan State trooper and about to become a first-time father. After his partner dies in a shooting, the additional trauma starts to affect his personal relationships too.

Handley previously was a series regular on the 2012 series Vegas, as Dixon, the son of Dennis Quaid‘s character, Sheriff Ralph Lamb.

Emma Laird (Iris)

Iris is an escort under the employ of the Russian mob. Whether she is there by choice of by force is unclear. After she is beaten badly for her failure to seduce Mike McLusky, Mike rescues her from certain death and nurses her back to health.

Laird hails from England is a former model. This is her first television role. She most recently appeared in The Haunting of Venice starring Kenneth Brannagh.

Tobi Bamtefa (Deverin “Bunny” Washington)

Bunny is the leader of the Crips in Kingstown and openly sells drugs out of a cooler on his porch. He has a good relationship with Mike, so far.

Bamtefa has also appeared on Tin Star and The Witcher.

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Michael Beach (Capt. Kareem Moore)

Beach had recurring guest roles in seasons 1-2 before being upped to series regular for Season 3. He is best known for his roles on Third Watch, Sons of Anarchy and Waiting to Exhale.

New Mayor of Kingstown Cast for Season 3

Richard Brake (Merle Callahan)

Merle is one of the Aryan shot callers in Anchor Bay who is currently serving a life-sentence.

Brake’s previous credits include The Royals, Grimm, and Game of Thrones where he played the Night King.

Denny Love (Kevin Jackson)

Kevin is a rookie prison guard. Love has appeared on Chicago P.D., Lucifer, and Empire.

Paula Malcomson (Anna Fletcher)

Anna is a Kingstown native who has a request for Mike. The Irish Malcomson counts Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and Ray Donovan among her credits.

Nichole Galicia (Rebecca)

Rebecca is Mike’s office manager and executive assistant. She previously worked for Mike’s older brother Mitch. Galicia has previously appeared on Any Given Sunday, CSI: NY and Django Unchained.

Necar Zadegan (Evelyn Foley)

Evelyn Foley is the assistant district attorney for Kingstown and is secretly having an affair with Mike. Zadegan’s credits include 24, Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, and NCIS: New Orleans.

Nishi Munshi (Tracy)

Munshi returns in her recurring role as Tracy, Kyle McLusky’s pregnant wife. Munshi’s credits include Lethal Weapon, Home Invasion, and The Magicians.

What happened to Dianne Wiest on Mayor of Kingstown?

Wiest did not return for Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown. Her character, Miriam McLusky, the matriarch of the McLusky clan, died in the Season 3 opener.

How can I watch Mayor of Kingstown?

Mayor of Kingstown is available to stream with a subscription on Paramount+. Alternatively, you can purchase/rent episodes on Vudu and iTunes.

How many episodes are there of Mayor of Kingstown?

There are currently 30 episodes of Mayor of Kingstown. Each season contains 10 episodes. Season 4 will likely also have 10 episodes.

When did Mayor of Kingstown premiere?

Mayor of Kingstown premiered on Nov. 14, 2021 with Season 2 premiering on Jan. 15, 2023. Season 3 premiered on June 2, 2024.

When does Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown begin filming?

No word yet when production will begin on Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown. If it follows last year’s production schedule, filming may begin as early as January 2025. Check back here for updates.

When does Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown premiere?

No word yet when Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown will premiere. If they begin filming in January, there’s a good chance it will premiere in the summer or fall of 2025.

Where does Mayor of Kingstown film?

Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown was filmed in Pittsburgh, Penn. Season 4 will likely return to Pittsburgh to film.

Is there a trailer for Mayor of Kingstown?

Yes! Check out the newest trailer for Season 3 of Mayor of Kingstown below.

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