Series synopsis
Mayor of Kingstown is an American drama crime television series that premiered on Paramount+ on November 14, 2021. It was created by Taylor Sheridan, Hugh Dillon. It stars Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Hugh Dillon and Tobi Bamtefa.
In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.
Premise
In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.
Premise: There's a new warden in town.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky
- Dianne Wiest as Miriam McLusky
- Hugh Dillon as Ian Ferguson
- Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin 'Bunny' Washington
- Taylor Handley as Kyle McClusky
- Necar Zadegan as Assistant D.A. Evelyn Foley
- Derek Webster as Stevie
- Hamish Allan-Headley as Robert Sawyer
Supporting cast
- Emma Laird as Iris
- Nishi Munshi as Tracy
- Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens
- Lennie James as Frank Moses
- Edie Falco as Warden Nina Hobbs
- Pha'rez Lass as P-Dog
- Michael Beach as Captain Moore
- Aidan Gillen as Milo Sunter
Guest cast
- Elizaveta Neretin as Vera
- Michael Reventar as Alberto
- Kyle Chandler as Mitch McLusky
- Wayne Ward as Walter Riggins
- Brefny Caribou as Isabella
- Horace Dodd as Darryl
- Juan Pablo Rodriguez as Alfonzo
- Elizabeth Erhart as Woman
- Roman Pesino as Boy
- Dawna Marie Wright as Women's Prison Counselor
- Shelby Griffin as Exotic Dancer #1
- Haley Borenstein as Exotic Dancer #4
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | November 14, 2021 | January 9, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 15, 2023 | March 19, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 10 | June 2, 2024 | August 4, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 10 | October 26, 2025 | December 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Mayor of Kingstown Brothers Mitch and Mike McLusky navigate Kingstown, home to multiple prisons, as they act as the liaisons between prisoners and the community. When a young guard, Sam, is set up to deliver a letter for a prisoner, Mike works to get him off the hook. |
November 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
The End Begins Local gang leader, Bunny is upset when one of his guys gets taken off the yard. Mike brokers a deal, and is later visited by two FBI agents whom Mitch worked for. Milo has instructions for Josef on how to get closer to Mike. |
November 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Simply Murder After a tragic accident has deadly consequences, an all-out manhunt ensues. Meanwhile, Mike reaches out to a former prison contact. |
November 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Never Missed a Pigeon In the wake of the Kingstown Prison riot, violence and chaos ensue in the newly formed tent city. Mike and Bunny discuss what must be done to solve the leadership void on the inside. Kyle begins his new job with the Michigan State Police. |
January 15, 2023 |
| 2 |
Staring at the Devil After a power vacuum in tent city spills out into Kingstown, Mike makes a bold move to try and restore order. Iris is uneasy about her new living arrangement. Kyle finds himself in a dangerous situation. |
January 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
Five at Five Mike asks for help in finding Iris, and later takes matters into his own hands. A move by Robert and his team puts Mike's larger plan in jeopardy. Kyle has a request for Kingstown PD. |
January 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Soldier's Heart Tensions are high as tragedy strikes in Kingstown. Meanwhile, a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city. |
June 2, 2024 |
| 2 |
Guts Anchor Bay gets a new inmate as Mike investigates recent deaths both inside and outside of prison walls. |
June 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
Barbarians at the Gate The Mayor makes his presence known to Konstantin. Bunny brings Mike up to speed on a failed assassination attempt. |
June 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coming 'Round the Mountain Mike works every angle to protect his brother. |
October 26, 2025 |
| 2 |
Promises to Keep Mike sends the prison a message and considers an offer from a legend. |
November 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
People Who Died Mike and Ian discover a coverup that leads to an unexpected source. |
November 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Paramount+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2025 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Sunday |