Mayor of Kingstown - Season 4 Recap & Review: Episode 403 - People Who Died
- Chase Gifford
- 5 hours ago
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"Corruption is paid by the poor." - Pope Francis
Just to list a few of the insane amount of projects Taylor Sheridan is working on: six Yellowstone spinoffs including 1883, 1923, and in development, 1944, The Madison, Y: Marshals, and another tentatively titled Dutton Ranch. He also helped create Landman, Tulsa King, Lioness, and the reason you’re here, Mayor of Kingstown. I think the most amazing aspect of so many projects in various stages of production is that most if not all are at least somewhat decent. My personal favorites are Lioness, Tulsa King, Landman, and Mayor of Kingstown. Lioness is giving the rest a run for their money as my favorite of the bunch, but right now I’d have to say Mayor is in the top spot.
I talked about this in my articles on The Terminal List: Dark Wolf recaps but I’m a sucker for a good “dad show.” And as bleak and hopeless as Mayor of Kingstown is, it is still very much a “dad show.”
And just for clarification for those who didn’t read my explanation of what a “dad show” is in the Dark Wolf articles:
“The characteristics often consist of action, violence, crime, and justice. Vengeance is a big theme in these kinds of series as well. They often satiate an internal desire for heroism at any cost, especially at the defiance of authority. The main character is usually an anti-hero or rather a morally conflicted hero willing to bend and or break what they hold to be true if it means their foes fall as a result.” In that regard, it’s hard to argue Mayor is anything but a “dad show.”
The IMDb description of Mayor of Kingstown is as follows:
“The McLusky family are power brokers tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.”
If you’re reading this I assume you’ve seen the first three seasons and want an idea of what you’re in for with Season 4. So without any further delay, let us begin.
New Episodes begin October 26, 2025 and with new episodes every Sunday on Paramount+. The season finale will air on December 21, 2025.
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Tobi Bamtefa, Hugh Dillon, Taylor Handley, Hamish Allan-Headley
S:4 E: 403 – People Who Died
No technical spoilers, however each recap addresses what happens in each episode. If you don't want to be spoiled, watch the coinciding episode first and then come back to my recap and review.
More bodies have dropped. It signals the presence of a new player other than Moses. And this isn’t someone intending on being subtle. Their goals for doing what they did to an ally of Mike’s remains to be seen.
Kyle’s neighbor continues to cozy up to him, his reasons still unknown. With the death of the ally, Kyle is suddenly and rightfully worried his only lifeline has been severed. And it’s becoming obvious to Mike that Kyle’s state of mind is beginning to crack and time is very much against them.
Moses is still trying to prove his partnership to Bunny and what he can offer. Bunny may just be blindly ambitious and his desire to expand may just outweigh his ability to discern a potential threat right in front of him. As he will likely be reminded, this is Kingstown, a place where friends don’t just appear with a helping hand.
Mike, in his pursuit to find new protection for Kyle discovers its path could run through Bunny’s connections. And Mike and Ian are starting to notice Warden Torres who seems to be awfully curious about certain information which is raising some red flags.
On the streets the violence against Bunny continues to escalate. The mystery third party is becoming less and less concealed by the hour. And it’s clear they are out for blood and chaos. Mike believes he knows the identity and it should worry everyone.
Evelyn is still hot for Robert and his sudden presence at City Hall where she just happens to be concerns anyone who knows him and what he’s capable of. When Mike confronts Robert, Robert keeps alienating himself and it will lead to terrible things if it goes on.
Mike is still worried about Moses. He doesn’t know how or why, but Moses’ sudden presence in Kingstown feels all too convenient. He sees what Bunny won’t and it’s a possible buzz saw.
Mike finally meets Bunny’s connection from the prison, laying out what he expects of him. Shortly after he talks with Warden Hobbs again and he notices her demeanor and attitude toward a recent corrections officer’s death is suspicious. Her straight-laced operation might just be a facade. She may be a puppet for someone pulling the strings from the outside.
Ian keeps trying to look out for Robert as he spirals but it’s getting more difficult to right that particular ship. It would appear he’s headed for rocky shores and shows no signs of slowing.
As Cindy and Mike find solace in one another at the celebration of their friend and coworker, retaliation for Bunny’s lost soldiers takes place. The escalation continues. But not knowing who your enemy is leaves open vulnerabilities easy to exploit.
Out of 10
Story: 8/ Acting: 10/ Directing: 9/ Visuals: 8.5
OVERALL: 8/10
Overall thoughts on Episode 403: People Who Died
Certain deaths leave open wounds for other predators to abuse. Mike needs to cauterize those wounds quickly or it will cost Kyle dearly. There are still a lot of murky dealings happening and Mike can sense it. Especially with the new Warden. And with Moses, no one is who they claim to be it would seem. This third party is dangerous and merciless. Reasoning doesn’t seem to be their strong suit. When Mike learns of Kyle’s cell neighbor he will react with a fervor I am sure. In this episode, no innocence is lost but I fear it won’t be long before that changes. It’s hostility on all fronts and Mike’s head is spinning. But then again, so is everyone else’s.
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