Mayor of Kingstown returns for its fifth and final season on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027.
From its first episode, the Paramount+ original drama from co-creators Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, and starring Oscar® nominee Jeremy Renner, has examined what happens when power, incarceration, and survival form the backbone of a community. Now, Mike McLusky’s saga is about to come to a close. Catch up before the new season arrives by watching Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, and Season 4, now streaming on Paramount+.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming new season of Mayor of Kingstown, including the premiere date, first-look photos, cast, and how to watch.
SPOILER ALERT: A significant plot development from Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 will be discussed. Binge-watch all episodes now, or read ahead at your own risk.
Key facts about Season 5
- Premiere date: Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
- Status: Fifth and final season
- Episodes: Eight
- Streaming: Exclusively on Paramount+
- Filming: Began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in March 2026
- Returning cast: Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco, Hugh Dillon, more
- New series regular: David Morse as FBI agent Russell Hardy
- Previous seasons: Seasons 1–4 are now streaming on Paramount+
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Watch NowWhen does Season 5 premiere?
Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 premieres Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, exclusively on Paramount+. The season will be the final one for the original drama series starring Jeremy Renner.
First look at Season 5
First-look images of Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 were released Oct. 20, 2026, alongside the season-premiere date announcement. You can see them right here. And, yes, from the looks of things, the final season is going to be intense.
Hugh Dillon as Ian (left) and Jeremy Renner (right) as Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky (left) and Edie Falco as Nina Hobbs (right) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens (left) and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky (right) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Edie Falco as Nina Hobbs in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin “Bunny” Washington (left) and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky (right) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
David Morse as Russell Hardy (left) and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky (right) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky (left) and Necar Zadegan as Evelyn (right) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Lennie James as Frank Moses (center) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky (center) in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5.
What is the plot of Season 5?
In Mayor of Kingstown Season 5, FBI agent Russell Hardy (new series regular David Morse) arrives in Kingstown following the murder of Mike’s sister-in-law, Tracy McLusky (Nishi Munshi). A dedicated lawman, Agent Hardy threatens to disrupt the tenuous balance of power in Kingstown.
Who’s in the Season 5 cast?
The Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 cast is led by Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, the central fixer and moral lightning rod of his hometown, Kingstown, Michigan, and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Edie Falco (The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie) as Nina Hobbs, Kingstown’s prison warden.
Emmy® and Tony Award nominee David Morse (House, John Adams) joins the cast as FBI agent Russell Hardy. Series co-creator Hugh Dillon continues his role as police detective Ian Ferguson.
Here’s a look at the Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 regular cast:
- Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky
- Edie Falco as Nina Hobbs
- David Morse as Russell Hardy
- Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens
- Hugh Dillon as Ian Ferguson
- Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky
- Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin “Bunny” Washington
- Derek Webster as Stevie
- Necar Zadegan as Eveyln Foley
- Nichole Galicia as Rebecca
- Lennie James as Frank Moses
How many episodes will be in Season 5?
There will be eight episodes in Mayor of Kingstown Season 5. By the end of the series’ run, there will be 48 total episodes. All episodes stream on Paramount+.
When was Season 5 filmed?
Filming on Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 got underway in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in March 2026. The show’s fifth and final season is produced by Paramount Television Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions. Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon are executive producers, along with Jeremy Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Wendy Riss, Evan Perazzo, Michael Slovis, Regina Corrado, and Keith Cox.
How to watch Season 5
Mayor of Kingstown Season 5 premieres Friday, Jan. 15, 2027, streaming exclusively on Paramount+, alongside all previous seasons of the series.
FAQ
Will Mayor of Kingstown have a 6th season?
No. As announced, Season 5 will be the final season of Mayor of Kingstown.
Do I need a Paramount+ subscription to watch Mayor of Kingstown?
Yes, you need a Paramount+ subscription to watch Mayor of Kingstown. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center to learn more about Paramount+ plans and pricing. Currently, all episodes of Mayor of Kingstown are available to binge-watch with any Paramount+ subscription plan – either the Paramount+ Essential plan, or the Paramount+ Premium plan.
