Mayor of Kingstown' Season 5 Begins Production

The hit Paramount+ drama series starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco is set to wrap up with an 8-episode final season.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:30am

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Production has started on the fifth and final season of the Paramount+ drama series Mayor of Kingstown. The show, which stars Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, will consist of 8 episodes and feature the return of the main cast as well as the addition of actor David Morse in a new role.

Why it matters

Mayor of Kingstown has built a dedicated fanbase over its previous four seasons, and the announcement of its final season marks the conclusion of the series. Fans will be eager to see how the show's central storylines and characters are resolved in this concluding chapter.

The details

The fifth season will see the return of the main cast, including Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco, Laura Benanti, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Tobi Bamtefa, Derek Webster, Necar Zadegan, Nichole Galicia and Lennie James. Joining the show for the final season is actor David Morse, who will play the role of Russell Hardy, a seasoned FBI agent sent to Kingstown. The season's official synopsis states that Agent Hardy will threaten to uncover Mike's (Renner) sins and secrets, and disrupt the tenuous balance of power in Kingstown.

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

The players

Jeremy Renner

The lead actor of Mayor of Kingstown, playing the role of Mike.

Edie Falco

A main cast member of Mayor of Kingstown, playing an unspecified role.

David Morse

A new cast member joining Mayor of Kingstown for its final season, playing the role of FBI agent Russell Hardy.

Taylor Sheridan

The co-creator of Mayor of Kingstown along with Hugh Dillon.

Dave Erickson

The showrunner for Mayor of Kingstown.

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The takeaway

The announcement of Mayor of Kingstown's fifth and final season signals the end of the acclaimed Paramount+ drama series. Fans will be eager to see how the show's central storylines and characters are resolved in this concluding chapter, which will feature the return of the main cast as well as the addition of a new character played by David Morse.