The future of Mayor of Kingstown appears cautiously optimistic as the series prepares to release its Season 4 finale on Paramount+ this weekend.
The crime drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, a former inmate turned power broker tasked with maintaining uneasy balance between prison authorities, law enforcement, and criminal groups in the fictional town of Kingstown, Michigan.
Season 4, which premiered on October 26, concludes with its 10th episode titled “Belly of the Beast.” The finale centers on Mike confronting unresolved personal demons while attempting to prevent his brother from repeating his own destructive path, as shifting alliances threaten to destabilize the town once again.
Critical and audience response has strengthened the case for continuation. Season 4 currently holds a perfect critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience ratings have remained consistently strong across both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. Several late-season episodes have posted some of the highest audience scores in the series’ run, reflecting growing viewer engagement.
While Paramount+ has not released official viewership figures, third-party tracking data suggests solid global performance. Industry monitoring site FlixPatrol recently ranked Mayor of Kingstown among the most-watched series on Paramount+ worldwide, placing it within the platform’s top five shows in multiple regions.
Despite the positive indicators, a renewal decision may not arrive quickly. Previous seasons experienced lengthy gaps between finales and renewal announcements, with waits ranging from several weeks to more than four months. As a result, industry observers caution that silence from the streamer in the coming weeks should not be interpreted as a negative signal.
Ultimately, the decision on Season 5 is expected to hinge on sustained viewership relative to the show’s production costs. For now, the combination of strong critical reception, steady audience growth, and international traction positions Mayor of Kingstown favorably as Paramount+ weighs its next move.
