What is Mayor of Kingstown about?

Mayor of Kingstown is an American crime thriller television series which delves into the intricacies of Kingstown, a fictional Michigan town whose economy is predominantly sustained by the industry of incarceration. The series follows the McLusky family, chiefly Mike McLusky who ascends to a crucial role of influence after a tragic turn of events. As intermediaries dealing with the complexities of the town's social structure, the McLuskys navigate a treacherous balance amongst criminals, law enforcement, prison guards, inmates, and politicians. The series thereby addresses profound themes such as systemic racism, corruption, and social inequality, capturing the grim realities of a town entrenched in the cyclical dependencies of its penal system. Through its characters and narratives, 'Mayor of Kingstown' portrays the challenges of imposing order and semblance of justice within a context where both are elusive and compromised.

The first episode of Mayor of Kingstown aired on November 14, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on March 19, 2023.