Viewers are wondering why there was no new episode of Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 on January 4, 2026. Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the crime-thriller series follows the McLusky family, who have acted as mediators for several years, resolving conflicts and maintaining harmony between gangs, prisoners, guards, and cops. It also documents their ways of maintaining order and justice in the fictional town of Kingstown. As the series drops a new episode every Sunday, its absence this week has garnered curiosity among fans.
Why Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 didn’t stream a new episode on January 4
There was no new episode of Mayor of Kingstown on January 4 on Paramount+ as Season 4 has ended. The latest installment concluded with Episode 10 titled “Belly of the Beast,” which premiered on December 28, 2025.
Generally, a series renewal depends on multiple factors, including audience reception, ratings, viewership, financial viability, and more. If the series manages to meet the desired expectations, then a renewal is likely.
In the case of Mayor of Kingstown, the new season received mostly positive reviews, with critics applauding its intense premise, well-developed character arcs, and strong cast performances. However, the season’s overall viewership is also expected to play a crucial role in determining whether another season will be greenlit. In the finale episode, Mike faces his past and attempts his best to avoid Kyle from walking in his footsteps. When Bunny gets an advantage, Hobbs is required to make a difficult decision.
While speaking with Collider, Hugh Dillon shared the vision for the series and an exciting update on the upcoming installments. He said, “For anybody to think that I’m not thinking about Season 5… It’s fascinating. Again, I’m obsessed with the show. I’m obsessed with the characters. I’m obsessed with every component of it, so I think about it into [Season] 5, into 6. You know what I mean? I see it. Taylor and I have an end goal. That’s what we did 15 years ago: ‘Okay, it ends here.’ And we are not there yet.”
So now, it remains to be seen when the series’ fate will be revealed and, if it is renewed, when a new season might be released.
