Mayor of Kingstown has been renewed for a fifth and final season

The final chapter of the Paramount+ crime drama starring Jeremy Renner will be shorter than previous seasons.)

Streaming service Paramount+ has officially announced the renewal of the series Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth season. It will be the final season and conclude the story created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The decision was made shortly after the release of the intense and bloody finale of the fourth season.

How Many Episodes Will Be in the Finale

The fifth season will consist of eight episodes—two fewer than previous installments of the show, which traditionally featured ten episodes each. Jeremy Renner will once again play the lead role, and Edie Falco, who joined the series in the fourth season, will also return to the cast.

Growth in Critical Acclaim

Over its run, Mayor of Kingstown has significantly strengthened its standing with professional critics. While the first season received only 33 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season, which concluded in late December 2025, was met with unanimously positive reviews and earned a 100 percent "fresh" rating. Critics particularly praised the performances of Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, as well as the intensified dramatic conflict.

How the Fourth Season Ended

The fourth season finale was marked by a sharp escalation of gang warfare in Kingstown. Mike McLusky's control over the city was seriously threatened, and the fragile balance between prisons, criminal factions, and authorities was effectively shattered. These events will serve as the starting point for the series' final chapter.

What to Expect in the Fifth Season

In the concluding season, Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon will focus on the aftermath of the violent outbreak and attempt to logically tie up all key storylines. The creators face the task of answering the series' central question: will Mike be able to maintain any semblance of order in a city built on violence and compromise?

The Creators' Original Plans

Interestingly, the story of Mayor of Kingstown was initially conceived as longer-running. As Hugh Dillon mentioned in an interview last year, Taylor Sheridan had planned a story arc spanning seven seasons, with the ultimate resolution of Mike's fate intended for the seventh. However, the creators ultimately decided to end the series earlier, condensing the story into a fifth season and a more compact finale.