Dhruv Trivedi
Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ is a gritty crime drama show that follows Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner), who is the unofficial powerbroker of the titular town. Placed in the unique position of negotiating deals between criminal gangs and the authorities, the “mayor” tries to maintain a tenuous peace in his town.
The show has been lauded for bringing together a spectacularly talented cast and crew. The tense, hyper-realistic tone of the series has got fans hooked, and the explosive season 1 finale makes us all the more impatient for a follow-up. If you’re curious about ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 2, you’re in the right place! Here’s what we know about it so far.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 Release Date
‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 1 premiered on November 14, 2021, on Paramount+. The first two episodes were released simultaneously on the streaming platform, with the season finale airing on January 9, 2022. In all, the inaugural season consists of 10 hour-long episodes.
As far as season 2 is concerned, fans of the crime thriller series will be delighted to know that they can expect another chapter in the gritty McLusky saga. The network or creators are yet to announce the renewal of the show. However, on December 23, 2021, Production Weekly reported that season 2 is in the works. As there are still no official updates of production starting up, there might be a bit of a wait for the sophomore season. If everything works out according to the previous release schedule, we expect to see ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 2 sometime in late 2022.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 Plot: What is it About?
Season 1 closes with the authorities bringing the Kingstown prison riot to a brutal end. Once he realizes that his younger brother Kyle is trapped inside, Mike agrees to enter the prison and negotiate terms with the rioting inmates. It soon becomes clear that the uprising’s leader, P-Dog, means to send a message to the authorities as retribution for the guards’ ill-treatment of the inmates. Thus, Mike helplessly watches as a prison guard is executed in front of him.
Following the ruthless execution of the correctional officer, the security forces surrounding the prison open fire, killing dozens of prisoners and ending the riot. Mike and his brother narrowly survive, and the former returns to his cabin in the woods, where Iris waits for him.
The upcoming season will open in the aftermath of the disastrous riot and likely see Mike picking up the pieces of his empire. With the balance of power and all avenues of negotiation between the authorities and crime gangs essentially destroyed, the “mayor” will have a hard time bringing things back to normal.
After his traumatic experience of being trapped inside the prison during the riot and being assaulted by the prisoners, Mike’s brother Kyle might also consider moving to a more peaceful place. Thus, season 2 is going to see the McLusky family in a very different situation than season 1, but we can expect Mike to doggedly continue the violent legacy left behind by his father and elder brother.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 2 Cast: Who is in it?
The cast is led by Jeremy Renner, who essays the titular character of Mike McLusky. The main cast members include Dianne Wiest (Miriam McLusky), Taylor Handley (Kyle McLusky), Tobi Bamtefa (Deverin ‘Bunny’ Washington), Hugh Dillon (Ian), and Emma Laird (Iris). The supporting cast comprises Derek Webster as Stevie, Hamish Allan-Headley as Robert, Pha’rez Lass as P-Dog, and Aidan Gillen as Milo Sunter, among many others.
Considering his character, P-Dog, is shot in the season 1 finale, Pha’rez Lass may not return for a sophomore season. However, we can expect to see more of Aidan Gillen’s Milo, who is now at large after escaping during the prison riot. The complex and violent narrative also opens multiple opportunities for new character introductions and exits, so expect to see some new faces on the show whenever ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 2 drops.
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