Fri Oct 24 01:00:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

“Mayor of Kingstown” co-creator Hugh Dillon refutes previous reports that season five would be the show’s last, confidently stating it will run for at least six seasons. Season four, premiering October 26 on Paramount+, introduces new characters like crime boss Frank Moses (Lennie James) and prison warden Nina Hobbs (Edie Falco), who challenges Mike McLusky’s (Jeremy Renner) authority. Dillon emphasizes the show’s focus on human emotion and is enthusiastic about filming in Pittsburgh, which he feels mirrors his hometown of Kingston. The season explores institutional decay and the cycle of violence, promising a reset after the events of season three.

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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ to Extend Beyond Season 5, Co-Creator Confirms

PITTSBURGH – Fans of the Paramount+ series “Mayor of Kingstown” can rejoice as co-creator Hugh Dillon has confirmed that the show will continue beyond the previously suggested fifth season. In an interview ahead of the season four premiere on October 26, Dillon emphatically stated, “Season five will not be our last season,” hinting at a run of at least six seasons.

The upcoming season introduces new characters, including Detroit crime boss Frank Moses, played by Lennie James, and a formidable new prison warden, Nina Hobbs, portrayed by Edie Falco. Season four sees Mike McLusky, played by Jeremy Renner, navigate new challenges, including his brother Kyle’s imprisonment and the dynamic with Hobbs.

Dillon highlighted the show’s exploration of complex human emotions and the systemic issues within the prison system. Filming will continue in Pittsburgh, a location Dillon feels strongly connected to.

While Paramount+ has not officially announced plans beyond season four, Dillon remains confident in the show’s future and its continued production.

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