Mayor of Kingstown (2021)

Name: Mayor of Kingstown
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2021-11-14
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Derek Webster

"There's a new warden in town."

TV series · 2021 · 4 seasons, 40 episodes · Returning Series · Paramount+ · Rated TV-MA · Drama, Crime

BingeNext's take

If you’re drawn to gritty dramas that explore the complicated ties between crime and power, Mayor of Kingstown is a series you’ll want to dive into. Set in a small Michigan town where prisons dominate the economy, it follows the McClusky family as they navigate the tense relationships among police, criminals, inmates, and politicians. With Jeremy Renner leading a strong cast, the show offers a raw and intense look at a community trapped in a cycle of incarceration. It’s perfect for fans of shows like The Wire or Peaky Blinders who appreciate layered storytelling and morally complex characters. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where every decision carries weight and the lines between right and wrong blur, making it a gripping binge for anyone who likes their crime drama with depth and edge.

Synopsis

In a small Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry, the McClusky family are the power brokers between the police, criminals, inmates, prison guards and politicians in a city completely dependent on prisons and the prisoners they contain.