Jeremy Renner returns as Mike McClusky in Mayor of Kingstown season 4, premiering October 26 on Paramount+. The show follows Mike, a mediator balancing the forces of law keepers and law breakers in a tense Michigan town, and this season promises new conflicts and gripping challenges.
Paramount+ Confirms Season 4 Following Major Success
Mayor of Kingstown was officially renewed for a fourth season in December 2024 after its third installment captivated nearly 9 million households. Paramount+ hailed it as the platform’s top-performing series, reflecting its growing popularity and intense narrative momentum.
How Season 3 Set the Stage With a Violent Showdown
The third season plunged Kingstown into chaos with the arrival of Russian mobsters, sparking a brutal drug war inside and outside prison walls. By the finale, the Russians were defeated, but at a heavy price. Mike ended the threat by killing Milo, played by Aidan Gillen, yet the Kingstown Police Department faced turmoil after a botched operation.
Mike’s brother Kyle, portrayed by Taylor Handley, was arrested following a confrontation with the SWAT leader Sawyer, enacted by Hamish Allan-Headley. Additionally, Iris, a character brought to life by Emma Laird, tragically overdosed amid her entanglement with Mike and the Russians.
New Power Struggles and Threats Dominate Season 4’s Storyline
The upcoming season centers on Mike’s struggle to maintain control as a power vacuum left by the defeated Russian mob invites fresh adversaries. The escalating gang war threatens to engulf Kingstown, forcing Mike into a fierce battle to protect the town’s fragile balance.
This season also introduces a formidable new warden, Nina Hobbs, portrayed by Edie Falco, who challenges Mike’s authority while he fights to safeguard those closest to him amid resurfacing personal demons.
Hugh Dillon, co-creator of the series, described the new episodes as “a detonation, not an escalation,” explaining,
“The blade’s sharper. The cuts go deeper,”
and,
“It’s about the intricacies of human emotion under pressure, and the choices we make when we have no good choices left.”
Dillon further emphasized Mike’s resilient nature:
“The past doesn’t catch up with you. It reloads. So it’s coming and, in Mike’s case, it is right there. And Mike isn’t somebody who runs, and that’s what’s interesting. He stands and fights and he’s not ruled by fear or greed. So we just follow the truth of this character.”
Returning Cast Members and Exciting New Additions to the Roster
Jeremy Renner leads the returning cast as Mike McClusky, joined by Taylor Handley as Kyle, Hamish Allan-Headley as Sawyer, Nishi Munshi, Derek Webster, and Tobi Bamtefa. The ensemble continues to bring depth to the complex relationships in Kingstown’s volatile environment.
Dillon praised Renner’s performance following the actor’s comeback after a serious snowplow accident:
“I will say that Jeremy Renner is at the top of his game after his comeback. Just firing on all cylinders. It’s exciting.”
Season 4 welcomes Lennie James, acclaimed for his role as Morgan Jones in The Walking Dead franchise. James plays Frank Moses, a respected gangster whose sophisticated yet dangerous presence adds a new dimension to the show. Dillon remarked,
“Lennie knocked it out of the park. There was just a sophistication to this gangster that’s pretty rock and roll that’s kind of fun to watch.”
Laura Benanti, a Tony Award-winning actress with extensive television experience, joins as Cindy Stephens, a single mother and correctional officer newly assigned to Kingstown. Her character’s path inevitably crosses with Edie Falco’s warden Nina Hobbs, creating tension and unpredictability in the prison world.
On working with Falco and Renner, Dillon shared,
“What I love about what we’ve constructed is that it has an unpredictable velocity that you cannot look away from. [Falco’s] character is that personified. She’s just so effortless. I’ve been a fan of hers for so long and then when you see her just at work, in the [Mayor of Kingstown] world, and with Jeremy Renner… it’s explosive.”
Season 4 Trailer Highlights New Threats and Power Moves
The newly released trailer introduces viewers to several fresh characters stirring the already volatile atmosphere. Edie Falco’s Nina Hobbs asserts her dominance at the Anchor Bay Correctional Facility, declaring firmly to Mike,
“This is my castle now. Do we understand each other?”
Lennie James’ Frank Moses commands attention with a chilling warning,
“Don’t think for one second I don’t know how to get my hands dirty,”
juxtaposed against scenes showing men tied to train tracks, symbolizing ruthless stakes. Meanwhile, Mike remains relentless, vowing,
“Time to bring the hammer down.”
Mark Your Calendar: Season 4 Premiere Set for October 26
Fans eager to witness Jeremy Renner’s return and the escalating turmoil in Kingstown can tune in on Sunday, October 26, when Mayor of Kingstown season 4 debuts exclusively on Paramount+. The new season promises high tension and explosive confrontations that will keep viewers on edge.
Where to Stream Mayor of Kingstown
All three previous seasons are currently available to stream on Paramount+, offering new viewers a chance to catch up before the latest season launches. The series continues to draw critical acclaim for its gripping portrayal of power struggles within a fractured community.
