Mayor of Kingstown

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Season 2
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Manuel Betancourt
    Jan 13, 2023
    58
    Alas, as Mike’s actions suggest, show and character alike seem instead to find more narrative interest in (re)establishing well-worn plots about feuding gangs and violent power grabs. It may be gripping but it’s uninspired, both as television and as meditation on law and order in 2023.
  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Anita Singh
    Jan 17, 2023
    40
    The show is aiming for the dramatic heights of The Wire and The Shield but falls short. The performances are decent – particularly Taylor Handley as Mike’s police officer brother – and the plotting is assured. But it is undone by the violence for violence’s sake.

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  1. Erikm02
    Mar 29, 2023
    8
    More of the same. Not that it's a bad thing. Think Bunny being in prison was a bit drawn out. Not as good as season 1
  2. globalnomad
    Feb 24, 2023
    8
    Quite a unique little ecosystem here, with the unofficial town mayor acting as fixer, troubleshooter and go-between vis-a-vis the localQuite a unique little ecosystem here, with the unofficial town mayor acting as fixer, troubleshooter and go-between vis-a-vis the local prisons (more than one) and the reprobate ex-cons who still inhabit the town. The acting is robust, and it's not too outlandish to posit that this show is what happens when The Sons of Anarchy and City on a Hill have a baby.… Full Review »