Summary
Mayor of Kingstownstarring Jeremy Renner has found success on streaming. Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit crime drama series premiered in 2021, following Renner’s Mike McLusky as he attempts to maintain peace between criminals and law enforcement in the troubled city of Kingstown.Mayor of Kingstownseason 3recently concluded on Paramount Plus, continuing the show’s strong audience score streak on Rotten Tomatoes with a glowing 89%.
New streaming data fromReelgoodreveals thatMayor of Kingstownranks as the ninth most popular TV show on streaming in the U.S. for the week of August 1 – 7. The show beatsEvil, another Paramount Plus show, but falls short of Prime Video’sThe Boys, Hulu’sThe Bear, and Netflix’sThe Decameron, among other titles. Check out the full top 10 TV shows chart below:
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3 Ending Explained
Mayor of Kingstown season 3’s explosive ending included new challenges for Mike and Kyle and unexpected endings for Milo, Konstantin, Kareem and Iris.
Mayor Of Kingstown’s Success Explained
Why The Jeremy Renner Show Is A Hit
Mayor of Kingstownwas on fairly sure footing from the start due to Sheridan’s previous work. Sheridan is, of course, best known for creatingYellowstone, which has since become one of Paramount Network’s most successful shows, but he also wroteHell or High Waterand both wrote and directed the Renner-starring crime thriller,Wind River. While initialMayor of Kingstownreviews weren’t strong from critics, the show has struck a chord with audiences from season 1 through to season 3.
Wind River 2was confirmedin 2022 and filmed in 2023, though few updates on the project have emerged since.
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In addition to increasingly positive reviews from critics with each subsequent season, with season 3 being a highlight,Mayor of Kingstownlikely won over some new viewers due to Renner’s traumatic snowplow incident in January 2023. There was a wide outpouring of support for the actor andRenner’s recovery journeycontinues to inspire. It’s entirely possible thatthe Sheridan crime thriller show’s audience grew as more people became invested in the dramahappening off-screen. These viewers, of course, likely stuck around for season 3, which premiered earlier this summer.
Renner’s series also earned an endorsement from author Stephen King, further enhancing the show’s reach on social media. Despite the show’s popularity and its increase in quality season over season,Mayor of Kingstownseason 4has not yet been confirmed. Season 3 has only just concluded, but it’s likely that an official announcement regarding the future ofMayor of Kingstownwill arrive over the next few weeks.
What’s Been Said About Mayor Of Kingstown Season 4
There’s Reason To Be Optimistic About The Taylor Sheridan Show’s Return
In aninterview withVariety, showrunner Hugh Dillon commented on what theMayor of Kingstownstory would look like heading into season 4, teasing that things will continue to be dark for Mike, but that there will be a sense of hope as well. He references Mike having hope regarding Iris (Emma Laird) and Kyle (Taylor Handley), saying: “It’s all those family issues, and how do you absorb loss and defeat and compromise? That is the crux.” Season 4, then, would seemingly feature Mike struggling to balance the light and the dark parts of his life.
Renner himself has also addressed the possibility ofMayor of Kingstownseason 4, tellingColliderearlier this summer thathe thinks “there’s more to explore.“All signs seemingly point to a bright future for the Sheridan show, and Renner, who also serves as an executive producer on the project, being game to continue the journey as Mike is certainly a positive sign. Still, though, it’s possible thatMayor of Kingstownseason 4’s release is still a ways off.
What’s Next For Jeremy Renner
Why Mayor Of Kingstown Hasn’t Been Renewed For Season 4 Just Yet
Considering the continued success ofMayor of Kingstown, it’s very likely that season 4 will eventually get the green light. With season 3 having just concluded, it’s possible thatParamount is waiting for a few more weeks' worth of viewership data before making the final decision. It’s also possible that an announcement hasn’t arrived yet because of just how busy Sheridan is with other shows. The creator, for example, has a hand in1923season 2,Lionessseason 2, andYellowstonespinoffThe Madison.
It has now been confirmed that Michelle Pfeiffer will lead the cast ofThe Madison, and it’s been reported that Kurt Russell could potentially join her as co-lead, in addition to returning members of theYellowstonecast.
Audiences, though, can probably count on Renner to reprise his role as Mike, especially given the story threads that are left hanging in theMayor of Kingstownseason 3 ending. Renner won’t, however, be reprising his role as Cory for the upcomingWind River 2, which will instead star Alan Ruck, Scott Eastwood, Jason Clarke, and Martin Sensmeier. ThisWind Riversequel also isn’t being written or directed by Sheridan.
Renner has also been cast inRian Johnson’sWake Up Dead Man, the third film in the director’s successfulKnives Outfranchise. Renner joins a host of talented actors in the murder mystery sequel, including the returning Daniel Craig and newcomers Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Thomas Hayden Church, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, and Josh O’Connor. Renner is also attached to a film chronicling the exploits of journalist David Armstrong, who exposed key figures responsible for the Opioid epidemic. IfMayor of Kingstowngets renewed, Renner certainly has an exciting few years ahead of him.
Mayor of Kingstown
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Mayor of Kingstown, released in 2021, is a crime thriller series set in a small Michigan town where the McClusky family wields influence among police, criminals, and politicians. As power brokers, they navigate the complexities of a community reliant on the business of incarceration.
