Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 ends on Paramount+ as fans await Season 5 news. Strong ratings, reviews, and global popularity boost renewal chances.
The intense and gritty crime drama Mayor of Kingstown is set to close another chapter as Season 4 wraps up with its 10th and final episode this Sunday on Paramount+. With the finale titled “Belly of the Beast,” fans are already asking the big question: will Mayor of Kingstown return for Season 5?
Starring Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, the series has built a loyal following thanks to its unflinching look at power, violence, and survival in a town dominated by prisons and corruption. As Season 4 comes to an end, the show appears to be in a strong position—but renewal is never guaranteed in the streaming era.
What the Season 4 Finale Sets Up
Season 4 premiered on October 26 and has steadily raised the stakes for Mike McLusky and those around him. The finale’s official logline hints at major emotional and narrative turning points. Mike struggles to stop his brother Kyle from repeating his mistakes while confronting his own past, while Hobbs faces a crucial decision and Bunny gains new leverage.
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This suggests the finale will balance closure with open-ended storylines—often a deliberate move by creators hoping for another season. Longtime viewers know Mayor of Kingstown rarely ties things up neatly, leaving plenty of room for future conflict.
A Strong Creative Team Behind the Series
The show was created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, a pairing that has proven successful for Paramount+. Sheridan, in particular, has become one of the platform’s most valuable creative forces, also behind hit series like Tulsa King and Landman.
That association alone works in Mayor of Kingstown’s favor. Paramount+ has shown a willingness to invest in Sheridan’s projects, especially those that perform well globally and strengthen the platform’s identity around gritty, adult dramas.
Critics and Audiences Are Fully On Board
From a critical standpoint, Season 4 has been extremely well received. At the time of writing, the season holds a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. While the number of reviews is relatively small, audience response has been just as encouraging, with an 80% Popcornmeter score based on more than 100 verified ratings.
IMDb user scores further reinforce the show’s momentum. Early episodes of the season landed comfortably in the 8-plus range, with later episodes earning even higher marks. Episode 9, in particular, scored an impressive 9.4, suggesting that the season has only grown stronger as it progressed.
Positive reviews don’t automatically guarantee renewal, but they significantly reduce the risk. Streaming platforms are far more likely to continue a series that maintains quality and audience satisfaction over multiple seasons.
Viewership Numbers Matter Most
Ultimately, the biggest factor in a Season 5 renewal will be viewership. Paramount+ has not released official streaming numbers for Season 4, which is typical for the platform. However, third-party tracking services offer useful insight into how the show is performing.
According to FlixPatrol, Mayor of Kingstown ranked as the fourth most popular TV series on Paramount+ worldwide on December 27. It trailed only South Park and two other Taylor Sheridan series, Tulsa King and Landman. That’s strong company—and a clear sign that the show continues to draw significant attention.
Even more encouraging is the series’ international performance. Over the past week, Mayor of Kingstown has ranked in the top 10 in nearly every country where Paramount+ is available, often landing in the top five. Global reach is increasingly important for streaming renewals, as international audiences help justify high production costs.
Paramount+ Renewal Timelines Offer Perspective
Fans hoping for immediate renewal news should prepare to be patient. Paramount+ has never followed a consistent timeline when announcing renewals for Mayor of Kingstown.
Season 1 ended in January 2022 and was renewed about three weeks later. Season 2 concluded in March 2023, but Season 3 wasn’t announced until September—more than five months later. The wait for Season 4 was similarly long, with renewal news arriving four and a half months after Season 3 ended.
Given this history, silence in the weeks following the Season 4 finale shouldn’t be viewed as bad news. If anything, it’s business as usual for the platform.
Will Mayor of Kingstown Get Season 5?
All signs point to cautious optimism. Strong critical reception, solid audience scores, impressive global rankings, and the continued involvement of Taylor Sheridan all work in the show’s favor. The biggest unknown remains internal viewership data—numbers only Paramount+ executives can see.
If Season 4’s performance meets or exceeds expectations behind the scenes, a Season 5 renewal is very much on the table. For now, fans can take comfort in knowing that Mayor of Kingstown remains one of Paramount+’s most talked-about dramas.
The Season 4 finale begins streaming Sunday on Paramount+, and until renewal news arrives, viewers can expect the conversation around Mike McLusky and Kingstown to continue well into the months ahead.
