Warning! SPOILERS about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, episode 10 ahead.
Summary
The final episode ofMayor of Kingstownseason 3 concluded many storylines definitely, but it also introduced major developments posing questions that will need to be answered and mysteries that need solving. With Milo and Konstantin dead at the hands of Mike and Iris respectively, one massive storyline that has hung over Mike’s head since he took over as mayor inMayor of Kingstownseason 1 is finally concluded. While the Russian mafia will likely return to Kingstown wereMayor of Kingstownseason 4to be confirmed, somebody who caused a great deal of problems to Mike is now dead.
Mayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale also introduced new storylines that could upend life as they know it for multiple characters. Evelyn’s focus on prosecuting Robert already directed her to set her sights on Ian, hoping that pursuing him for his part in Morrissey’s murder might convince him to turn on Robert. More shockingly, Kyle was arrested for shooting at Robert, andEvelyn charging him hints at future problems between her and Mike, as she always said she would not have played favorites, but Mike never expected Kyle to bear the brunt of that, leaving many questions to be answered.
1 Milo Line In Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3’s Finale Perfectly Summed Up Mike’s Biggest Problem
Mayor of Kingstown often showed Mike’s weakness, but one line from Milo in season 3’s finale got right to the point of Mike’s recurring problem.
8Kyle’s Future After His Arrest In Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3’s Finale
Shooting At Robert In Front Of Witnesses Makes A Positive Outcome More Difficult
Kyle did not have a good day inMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale, first coming to terms with Mike being the one who helped Tracy with CO Breens and then realizing Robert might have supported his addition to the SWAT team only so that he could influence him.Admitting out loud to Mike that Robert should not have returned to SWAT after the hitbecause of the mistakes and outbursts Kyle witnessed him have in the fieldwas the final straw for him, cementing Kyle’s certainty that it would have been more likely for Robert to hurt innocent people.
A future season will have to clarify Kyle’s major future storyline, especially given the many witnesses that could testify how Kyle intentionally shot at Robert.
Kyle shooting Robert was inevitable after he saw him execute a Crip despite his surrender, especially knowing the civilian in the car with the gun was too terrified to obey Robert’s orders and that Robert would not think twice about killing him. However,Mayor of Kingstownseason 3 endingwith Kyle being arrestedafter he didn’t misfire but clearly shot at Robert to stop his violenceguaranteed Kyle’s fate remained in a state of limbo. A future season will have to clarify Kyle’s major future storyline, especially given the many witnesses that could testify how Kyle intentionally shot at Robert.
7Callahan’s Status After Returning To Jail
Callahan Was Suspiciously Absent From Season 3’s Finale Despite The Multiple Upheavals
Mike’s plan to solve his Callahan problem while simultaneously giving Evelyn the headline about Raphael’s arrest after his jailbreak went haywire inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 9. However, despite Raphael finding a dead guard instead of Callahan, KPD nonetheless found Callahan and seemingly sent him back to jail. Still,not seeing Callahan onscreenas Konstantin’s operation was decimated and other AB convicts brutally killed Anchor Bay’s wardenwas incredibly suspicious, even more so after Raphael’s arrival to the hospital might have alerted Callahan how Mike had never really been on his side.
Callahan’s absence from the major power plays ofMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale could hint at his attempt to regroup after learning about Mike’s true allegiance to Bunny at his expense. Still,not seeing Callahan’s story end inMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale hints at his continuing to be a central playerin a potential season 4, even more so as his final scene in season 3, episode 9 saw Callahan down on his luck, making it imperative forMayor of Kingstownto reveal what happened to him and his AB rule after Mike’s betrayal.
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6The Sixth Street Bridge Shootout’s Aftermath For Bunny & The Crips
Bunny’s Gang Was Decimated By KPD & Russian Gangsters Alike
One of the biggest developments ofMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale was the shootout between the Crips and Konstantin’s men, which included civilians and KPD’s SWAT alike. Bunny and Mike’s plan was never supposed to unfold in such a public place, with Bunny explicitly choosing an isolated place to which he wanted to lead the Russian gangsters. However,both groups starting hostilities on Sixth Street Bridge ensured the shootout to have the worst outcome possible.Mayor of Kingstownwill have to explain who will suffer for that mistake, given how public and potentially lethal for civilians that fight was.
Despite their problems, Bunny eventually trusted Mike inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, going along with his plan to get Konstantin off the board. However,trusting Mike once again put Bunny in a difficult place, as most of his soldiers died in the shootout, either killed by Konstantin’s henchmen or by KPD’s SWAT team. This can heavily influence Bunny and Mike’s rapport inMayor of Kingstownseason 4, making it imperative for a future, potential season to reveal how their relationship changed because of Mike’s plan failing and following the Sixth Street Bridge shootout losses.
5Evelyn’s Plan To Clean Up Kingstown
Will Evelyn Accept Lansing’s Help Or Do It Herself?
Mayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 9 left Evelyn in a pickle after she went to the state to ask for help about cleaning up Kingstown and received an answer that guaranteed she would have been the one who paid for Kingstown’s failings.Her deal with Mike over Raphael’s capture seemingly hinted Evelyn would have tried to clean up Kingstown herself, without the state getting recognition for something that would inevitably smear her, being the face of everything bad that kept happening in Kingstown.
This forcesMayor of Kingstownto answer what bureaucratic change will follow Kingstown’s instability.
However, the Sixth Street Bridge shootout might complicate things and even force Evelyn to let the state step in.Arresting Kyle already proved Evelyn might not have Mike’s support in a futureMayor of Kingstownseason, making her goal to clean up Kingstown even more difficult to reach. Moreover, adding a very public shootout to prison riots, bombings and brutal hits on prisoners from outside burdens Evelyn with more responsibility for Kingstown’s failings, having her been Assistant DA or DA when such brutalities happened. This forcesMayor of Kingstownto answer what bureaucratic change will follow Kingstown’s instability.
4The State Of Tracy & Kyle’s Marriage After Season 3’s Ending Turmoil
Kyle Got Arrested & Tracy Didn’t Ask Him For Help With CO Breens
Tracy’s investigation into CO Breens inMayor of Kingstownseason 3already made things difficult between Tracy and Kyle as Breens’ threats affected Tracy and she could not confide in Kyle, not having told him about her search for answers. However,her going to Mike for help impacted Kyle negatively, feeling useless over not having the chance to protect Tracy from Breens,thus doubting his role as a protector within their family if Tracy’s first instinct was to go to Mike instead of him.
Kyle and Tracy’s discussion already had an impact on their bond, but Kyle’s arrest can have an even bigger one on their family. Between Kyle’s absence and having to fight the accusations, Tracy will have her plate full, especially considering how she was already burdened by returning to her job and also caring for baby Mitch, while simultaneously investigating what happened to Cherry in the prison. Were it to be confirmed,Mayor of Kingstownseason 4 needs to show how Tracy and Kyle will navigate Kyle’s arrestand their bond vacillating after Tracy didn’t rely on Kyle for help.
3Mike’s Future After Reflecting On His Morality
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3’s Ending Voiceover Focused A Lot On Mike’s Morals
Mayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale included Mike’s words to Anna in jail as a voiceover, playing multiple times over the course of the episode, as Mike dealt with the consequences of his actions and wondered what those made him. ThroughoutMayor of Kingstown,Mike never seemed to consider himself a good person, instead choosing the role of mayor as some form of penance, not gaining anything personally from brokering deals among Kingstown’s criminals. However, two characters pointed out the good in him inMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale.
Anna and Evelyn respectively forgiving him for the evil actions of Mike’s past to ensure his survival and seeing the goodness of his intentions as he tried to protect Kingstown from an all-out war instilled some doubts into Mike, especially after killing Milo in cold blood.Mayor of Kingstownseason 4 will need to reveal whether doubting his goodness will bring Mike to a different type of role within Kingstown’s ecosystemor condemn him to a future with self-imposed penitence.
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2Robert’s Fate & Emotions After Kyle Shot Him In Season 3’s Finale
Robert Is Alive But It’s Unclear Whether He Can Return To SWAT
Robert’s health was at risk byMayor of Kingstownseason 2’s ending following the Crips’ hit on him. However, the events that brought him to the hospital inMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale are even more distressing, considering it happened because two members of the SWAT team fought against one other in the shootout that wounded Robert. Given Robert’s record and his words to remind Kyle of how important it was to support his brothers within SWAT,it’s unlikely that Robert won’t take Kyle shooting at him as an utter betrayal.
A potentialMayor of Kingstownseason 4 would not only need to update viewers about Robert’s health but also investigate how Robert will retaliate against Kyle, something he will likely do given how he always expected his SWAT team members to cover for him.
Robert’s emotions were already out of control inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, with his trust in Mike being eroded by his belief the Crips attacked him instead of AB. However,Kyle shooting at him was something Robert witnessed firsthand before being brought to the hospital, making Robert sure of Kyle’s incredible betrayal to protect civilians. A potentialMayor of Kingstownseason 4 would not only need to update viewers about Robert’s health but also investigate how Robert will retaliate against Kyle, something he will likely do given how he always expected his SWAT team members to cover for him.
1Evelyn’s Investigation Focusing On Ian To Get Robert
Mayor Of Kingstown Season 3 Proved Evelyn Deduced Ian’s Involvement
Ever sinceMayor of Kingstownseason 1’s prison riots, Evelyn wanted to prosecute Robert, knowing for sure his diabolical actions during the riots upped the number of casualties among prisoners. However, when Evelyn found someone part of Robert’s team ready to testify against Robert inMayor of Kingstownseason 2, the character was killed by Charlie as Ian made sure their visit resembled a home invasion.Learning about Ian and Charlie’s link after Charlie’s death proved enlightening for Evelyn, convincing her to put pressure on Ianso that he could turn on Robert.
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Mayor of Kingstownseason 3’s finale made things more difficult with Mike learning about Evelyn’s plans and wanting to change her mind. The events on the Sixth Street Bridge will undoubtedly focus Evelyn’s attention on finding the culprit and likely trying to prosecute Kyle. However,Mayor of Kingstownseason 4 will also need to reveal what plan Evelyn wishes to follow to imprison Robertand whether she even can altogether, as Robert’s survival was not completely guaranteed byMayor of Kingstownseason 3’s ending.
Mayor of Kingstown
Mayor of Kingstown, released in 2021, is a crime thriller series set in a small Michigan town where the McClusky family wields influence among police, criminals, and politicians. As power brokers, they navigate the complexities of a community reliant on the business of incarceration.
