The fifth episode of Mayor of Kingstown Season 4, titled “Damned,” arrives this month, marking the tense halfway point of the season. The episode continues Mike McLusky’s increasingly difficult struggle to maintain his authority as a power broker in a town where new threats emerge from all sides. With his brother now in prison and a headstrong new warden limiting his influence, Mike’s control over Kingstown is being tested like never before.
The Story So Far in Season 4
Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown introduced new challenges for Mike McLusky. The power vacuum left by the defeated Russian mob has sparked a violent struggle, with separate groups now fighting for control of the criminal underworld. Mike’s personal and professional lives have collided as he works to protect his younger brother, Kyle, who was arrested for shooting a fellow police officer.
Complicating Mike’s usual methods is the new prison warden, Nina Hobbs, played by Edie Falco. Her strict policies have limited Mike’s access to the prison, creating significant obstacles to his peacekeeping efforts. Meanwhile, a growing cartel threat and an alliance between Detroit gangster Frank Moses and local Crips leader Bunny Washington have pushed the city toward a full-scale gang war. Federal investigator Evelyn Foley’s corruption probe continues to put her and others in dangerous situations, while Mike has begun to form a new bond with corrections officer Cindy Stephens.
When and Where to Watch Episode 5
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Episode 5, “Damned,” will be released on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The episode will be available for streaming exclusively on Paramount+ at approximately 3:00 a.m. ET/12:00 a.m. PT.
The series follows a weekly release pattern, with new episodes debuting every Sunday. Season 4 consists of ten episodes in total, with the season finale scheduled for December 28, 2025.
What Happens in Episode 5 “Damned”?
The episode title “Damned” suggests Mike McLusky will be faced with complex and morally difficult choices. The official plot details indicate that new dangers will threaten Mike’s family, bringing an old problem back into focus. Mike is expected to go “toe-to-toe with Hobbs” as their conflict over control of the prison intensifies.
Meanwhile, police detective Ian Ferguson will take extreme measures to sabotage the case that federal investigator Evelyn Foley is building against him. The gang war that has been brewing throughout the season continues to threaten the entire city, and Mike’s unconventional methods for preventing violence are becoming less effective. With multiple groups, including a powerful cartel, competing to control Kingstown’s profitable prison industry, the episode will show these conflicts reaching a new level.
Who Stars in the Series?
The cast of Mayor of Kingstown is led by Jeremy Renner, who returns as Mike McLusky. The ensemble includes:
- Hugh Dillon as Ian Ferguson, a police detective
- Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky, Mike’s brother
- Tobi Bamtefa as Bunny Washington, the local Crips leader
- Edie Falco as Warden Nina Hobbs
- Lennie James as Frank Moses, a Detroit gangster
- Necar Zadegan as Evelyn Foley, an assistant district attorney
- Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens, a corrections officer
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A Critically Acclaimed Season
The fourth season of Mayor of Kingstown has been received well by audiences. The series has earned a strong 97% viewership score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers have particularly appreciated Jeremy Renner’s performance following his recovery from a serious accident, and the addition of Edie Falco to the cast has been praised for creating new and compelling challenges for Mike’s character. The series continues to explore its central themes of power, corruption, and systemic violence.
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