Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Finale: Jeremy Renner Explains the Only Path to Healing

Darkness met its match in brotherhood. The Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 finale delivered a gut-wrenching conclusion that left fans reeling. As the dust settles on the railroad tracks, Jeremy Renner is opening up about why the season had to end with blood and a bittersweet embrace.

Inside the Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Finale Showdown

In the finale titled 'Belly of the Beast', the hunt for Merle Callahan reached a violent peak. After Merle murdered Tracy, the stakes weren't just professional for the McLuskys—they were deeply personal. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Renner noted that there was "no other pathway" but for Kyle McLusky to be the one to end Merle's life.

The scene was haunting: Kyle firing repeatedly at Merle's body until Mike stepped in to take the weapon. According to Renner, this wasn't just about vengeance; it was about forging a path for healing after the trauma Merle inflicted on their family.

Fighting for a Glimmer of Hope

Renner revealed he had to fight to keep the emotional ending where the brothers fall into each other's arms. He felt it was essential to give the audience something good amidst the show's habitual toxicity. "The beautiful part for us is the release of that toxic character and then the two brothers falling into each other," Renner shared.

While Paramount+ hasn't greenlit Season 5 yet, the closure provided in 2025 sets a new tone for the series. The brothers are together, and for now, that’s enough hope for the citizens of Kingstown.