Jeremy Renner is back as Mike McLusky in the new season of Mayor of Kingstown, which premieres worldwide on Paramount+ on October 26, 2025. The freshly released trailer sets the stage for a fierce power struggle in the volatile city of Kingstown, Michigan, putting Renner’s character at the center of a deadly gang war fueled by shifting alliances and rising threats. The series continues to explore the complex dynamics of power and survival in this crime-ridden community.
A New Wave of Conflict and Key Cast Additions
After years of controlling Kingstown’s precarious peace, Mike McLusky faces a crumbling order as rival factions battle to fill the void left by the fall of the Russian influence. The city descends into chaos as former alliances break apart and emerging enemies intensify the conflict, putting Mike’s life and those close to him in jeopardy. Edie Falco joins the cast as a formidable new warden whose firm authority collides directly with Mike’s attempts to protect his network, adding a fresh layer of intensity to the ongoing turmoil.
Creative Team and Ensemble Cast Behind the Series
Co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown is produced by Paramount Television Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions. The show features a strong ensemble including Lennie James, Laura Benanti, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, and Nishi Munshi alongside Renner and Falco. Executive producers include Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Christoph Schrewe, Wendy Riss, Evan Perazzo, and Keith Cox. Dave Erickson serves as showrunner, guiding the series’ intense narrative and gritty tone.
Enduring Themes and Anticipated Impact of Season Four
Mayor of Kingstown remains one of Taylor Sheridan’s most hard-hitting projects, known for its unflinching portrayal of corruption, power struggles, and survival in America’s overlooked regions. Alongside related series such as Landman, 1923, Tulsa King, and Lawmen: Bass Reeves, it balances political intrigue with raw street-level violence. The new season’s trailer promises intensified chaos, revenge, and turbulent reckonings, signaling that the power battle in Kingstown will escalate dramatically when season four launches on Paramount+ in late October.
