Season 1 is a slow burn that ends with a shocking uprising that promises to change the lives of everyone involved. Mayor of Kingstown" explores the racial inequalities of the American corrections system, and it raises interesting questions about cyclical violence and how it erodes empathy, desensitizing those surrounded by violence to the horrors of it. McLusky, the series' lead, shows how he is the advocate of convicts and, at the same time, how he is brokering deals to sustain peace in this city where incarceration is a serious and thriving business. All 10 episodes are available and will be joined by Season 2 (hopefully shortly) The show stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, whose family is involved in the "business of incarceration." Mike's job is to serve as a go-between amongst the prisoners, their families, law enforcement, and the heads of the warring factions behind bars.Follows the criminals and the criminal justice system in an extremely harsh but honest light. Mayor of Kingstown" is exclusive to Paramount+, so you can catch up on the full first season there.
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