Paramount+ has announced that the McLusky family will be back for a second season ofMayor of Kingstown. Season 2 of theTaylor Sheridan-helmed crime drama will continue to explore the prison business in the town of Kingstown, where the corrupt and unequal system is the only thing keeping the local economy turning.
Mayor of Kingstownfollows a family deeply involved with maintaining the order in a small town in Michigan by acting as power brokers between the inmates of a prison and the people who make money by prolonging incarceration. The series explores how the system is more than often rigged against certain social groups and that justice is not always the goal of the U.S. prison system.
StarringJeremy Renner,Dianne Wiest,Kyle Chandler, andTaylor Handleyas theMcLusky family,Mayor of Kingstownbecame Paramount+’s biggest premiere to datesince the rebranding of the streaming service (formerly CBS All Access). Due to its simulcast premiere on November 14,Mayor of Kingstownalso became the biggest premiere on cable television since 2018’sYellowstone, which was also co-created by Sheridan. WhileYellowstonestill holds the position of most-watched original series on Paramount+,Mayor of Kingstownhas already reached second place. So, a renewal makes a lot of sense for the streaming platform.
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The first season ofMayor of Kingstownalso starredHugh Dillon,Pha’rez Lass,Tobi Bamtefa,Emma Laird, andDerek Webster. The series was created by Sheridan and Dillon, with the duo also serving as executive producers together withAntoine Fuqua,David C. Glasser,Ron Burkle,Bob Yari, andMichael Friedman.
Commenting on the renewal, Fuqua said he’s “thrilled” to continue working for Season 2, since “Mayor of Kingstownis such an important project that offers a comprehensive look into the brutal prison system.” Glasser also underlined that it’s wonderful news that “shows likeMayor of Kingstown– original stories with layered characters and important themes – are able to thrive on Paramount+.”
Tanya Giles, Chief Programming Officer of ViacomCBS Streaming, also said:
“WithMayor of Kingstown, Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon offer a nuanced portrayal of the United States’ harsh prison system. The stellar crew and cast, including Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, delivered a thought-provoking, intense drama that kept audiences captivated and yearning for more. We are thrilled to be the home of the expanding Taylor Sheridan Universe and we look forward to bringing fans back to Kingstown next season.”
The first season ofMayor of Kingstownis available to binge exclusively on Paramount+. There’s still no release window for Season 2.
