The final stretch of Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 is here. The series is building toward a tense season finale, and the penultimate episode promises to push the story to its limit. Episode 9, titled “Teeth and Tissue,” will be the last chapter before the season ends. It arrives at a critical moment for the McLusky family and the entire town of Kingstown.
Following a devastating event in Episode 8, the characters are reeling. Mike McLusky faces one of his toughest challenges yet as he tries to protect what remains of his family. With the clock ticking toward the season’s conclusion, here is all the key information for the upcoming episode.
Release Date and Global Streaming Time
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Episode 9 will be available on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The episode will stream exclusively on Paramount+ as part of the platform’s weekly release schedule.
For viewers in the United States, the episode will go live at midnight Pacific Time (PT) and 3:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). International fans can watch at the following times on December 21:
- United Kingdom: 8:00 AM GMT
- Australia: Times will vary by region, typically in the early evening AEST
- India: 12:30 PM IST
- Canada: 3:00 AM ET
The episode is expected to run for approximately 51 minutes, which is consistent with the rest of the season.
Cast and Main Characters for Episode 9
The core cast returns, led by Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky. The ensemble includes:
- Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky
- Hugh Dillon as Detective Ian Ferguson
- Derek Webster as Detective Stevie
- Tobi Bamtefa as Bunny Washington
- Necar Zadegan as Assistant District Attorney Evelyn Foley
- Edie Falco as Warden Nina Hobbs
- Lennie James as Frank Moses
- Laura Benanti as Corrections Officer Cindy Stephens
- Richard Brake as Merle Callahan
What Happened Before: A Recap of Episode 8
The previous episode left Kingstown and Anchor Bay Prison on the edge of total chaos. Mike was focused on a dangerous plan to secure his brother Kyle’s release, but his dealings pulled him deeper into risky agreements with criminals.
The most significant event was a brutal personal attack on the McLusky family. The escaped convict Merle Callahan murdered Tracy McLusky, Kyle’s wife, while forcing Kyle to listen over the phone. This tragedy has shattered Kyle, leaving him in a state of profound shock and grief.
Inside the prison, Warden Nina Hobbs continued her fight against systemic corruption, but resistance is growing. Power struggles intensified as groups like Frank Moses’s operation and the cartel moved to fill the vacuum left by weakened factions. The episode ended with both the town and the prison poised for a major confrontation.
What to Expect in Episode 9 “Teeth and Tissue”
The official description for Episode 9 states: “After tragedy strikes close to home, Mike risks everything to save his brother. Inside the prison, tensions reach a breaking point, and an active threat forces Cindy’s hand”.
This confirms the episode will directly deal with the fallout from Tracy’s murder. Mike’s primary mission will be to protect Kyle, but the cost of that protection could be higher than ever. With Kyle emotionally broken, his grief may lead him to make dangerous choices that put both brothers at further risk.
Taylor Handley, who plays Kyle, described his character’s state of mind after the tragedy: “There’s just a ringing… Like after an explosion. Nothing gets in. Nothing gets out. Your brain is on overdrive trying to process something that’s unprocessable”.
Inside Anchor Bay Prison, the situation is critical. Tensions among inmates, guards, and gang affiliates are nearing a breaking point. Warden Hobbs’s efforts to maintain control are met with continuous obstacles. The description mentioning an “active threat” forcing Corrections Officer Cindy Stephens to act suggests a violent incident or potential prison break could erupt.
Meanwhile, the broader power struggle for control of Kingstown’s criminal landscape will intensify. Mike will find himself caught between rival factions, possibly trying to prevent an all-out war while knowing peace may no longer be an option.
How to Watch and Season Schedule
Mayor of Kingstown is a Paramount+ original series. Episode 9 and all previous episodes are available to stream only on that platform. In some regions, like the United Kingdom, Paramount+ is available as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video.
Season 4 consists of 10 episodes in total. “Teeth and Tissue” is the ninth episode. The season finale, Episode 10, is scheduled to release on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
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