Mayor of Kingstown Heads Into Final Season on Paramount+

Jeremy Renner's hit crime drama series gets a major update as production begins on the fifth and final season.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:37pm

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Paramount+ has announced that production has started on the fifth and final season of the Jeremy Renner-led crime drama series Mayor of Kingstown. The streamer has also confirmed the casting of David Morse as a new series regular character, FBI agent Russell Hardy, who will arrive in Kingstown searching for the 'fugitive' Callahan and threatening to uncover Mike's secrets.

Why it matters

Mayor of Kingstown has been a hit for Paramount+ since its debut, with the series exploring the power dynamics and criminal underworld of a small Michigan town. The announcement of the show's fifth and final season signals the conclusion of this gritty crime saga, which has featured acclaimed performances from Jeremy Renner and the ensemble cast.

The details

In Season 5, following the murder of Tracy and the vengeance visited upon Callahan by Mike and Kyle, the FBI sends agent Russell Hardy to Kingstown to track down the 'fugitive' Callahan. As a seasoned lawman, Hardy threatens to uncover all of Mike's sins and secrets, potentially disrupting the tenuous balance of power in Kingstown.

  • Production on Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 has begun in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The players

Mayor of Kingstown

A hit crime drama series on Paramount+ created and executive-produced by Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon.

Jeremy Renner

The lead actor of Mayor of Kingstown, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.

David Morse

A veteran actor who has joined the cast of Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 in the series regular role of FBI agent Russell Hardy.

Taylor Sheridan

The co-creator and executive producer of Mayor of Kingstown, known for his work on the Yellowstone franchise.

Hugh Dillon

The co-creator and executive producer of Mayor of Kingstown, who has previously collaborated with Sheridan on Yellowstone.

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What’s next

Paramount+ has not yet announced a premiere date for Mayor of Kingstown Season 5, but the final season is expected to air sometime in 2024.

The takeaway

The conclusion of Mayor of Kingstown will mark the end of another gritty crime drama from Taylor Sheridan, who has established himself as a leading voice in prestige television. Fans of the series can look forward to seeing how the show's central conflicts and power struggles are ultimately resolved in the fifth and final season.