Mayor of Kingstown' season 5 starts production

Jeremy Renner and Hugh Dillon return for the final season of the hit Paramount+ drama series.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:30am

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Production has begun on the fifth and final season of the Paramount+ drama series Mayor of Kingstown, which stars Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco. The new season will feature the return of the main cast, including Laura Benanti, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, and Lennie James, as well as the addition of David Morse as a seasoned FBI agent sent to Kingstown.

Why it matters

Mayor of Kingstown has developed a loyal following since its debut in 2021, and the announcement of its fifth and final season marks the conclusion of the popular crime drama. Fans are eager to see how the series will wrap up the story of the McLusky family and the power dynamics in the fictional town of Kingstown.

The details

The new season will consist of eight episodes and will see the fallout from the events of the previous season, including the murder of Tracy and the vengeance visited upon Callahan by Mike (Renner) and Kyle (Handley). The addition of David Morse as FBI agent Russell Hardy, who is sent to Kingstown to search for the 'fugitive' Callahan, promises to further disrupt the tenuous balance of power in the town.

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

The players

Jeremy Renner

The lead actor of the series, playing the role of Mike McLusky.

Hugh Dillon

One of the co-creators of the series and a returning cast member.

David Morse

A new cast member joining the series for the final season, playing the role of a seasoned FBI agent sent to Kingstown.

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What’s next

Fans will have to wait for the release of Mayor of Kingstown season 5 to see how the series concludes the story of the McLusky family and the power dynamics in Kingstown.

The takeaway

The announcement of the fifth and final season of Mayor of Kingstown marks the end of a popular crime drama that has captivated audiences since its debut. Fans are eager to see how the series will wrap up the story and the fate of the characters they have come to know and love.