'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 Episode 4: Mike and Merle Callahan's pact sets up one major event from trailer
KINGSTOWN, MICHIGAN: 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3, Episode 4 has officially dropped on Paramount+, featuring the long-awaited meeting between Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner), the mayor of Kingstown, and Merle Callahan (Richard Brake), the leader of the Aryan Brotherhood.
In Episode 4, Mike confronts Merle, aiming to extract information about the bomb attack outside the Kingstown Police Department. However, Merle responds evasively, seemingly unaware of any details regarding the attack.
'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3, Episode 4 shows Mike approaching Merle cautiously, demonstrating a lack of trust and remaining vigilant throughout their interaction. This indicates that Mike anticipates handling Merle differently from the other Kingstown gang leaders, perhaps because the duo shares a mysterious past.
Throughout the episode, there were hints that Mike and Merle know each other from the past. For example, when Mike asks Merle why he's back, Merle cryptically replies, "Because I miss you."
In Episode 4, Mike and Callahan's pact also sets up a major event teased in the trailer of 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3.
Mike McLusky and Merle Callahan's pact sets stage for trailer's teased event
In 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 Episode 4, the investigation into the bomb attack outside the Kingstown Police Department quickly identifies the initial suspect. Kyle McLusky (Taylor Handley) informs Mike that the suspect has connections to the Aryan Brotherhood.
Recognizing Merle's desire for power and control, Mike starts to piece together the puzzle, suspecting that Merle could be behind the attack on the Kingstown Police Department.
Mike questions Merle about the attack and asks for names, but Merle appears unaware. Merle may be feigning ignorance, perhaps as a tactic to draw Mike back to him repeatedly. This behavior suggests that Merle may have ulterior motives for his interactions with Mike.
Mike needs all the help he can get to find out the truth from one of the bombers, and Merle claims he can do so, offering to provide a name in exchange for more freedom by being transferred to Gen Pop.
It seems that Merle meticulously planned all their interactions and subsequent outcomes, positioning himself to have Mike exactly where he wanted him. From offering assistance with the investigation to proposing deals that benefitted him, Merle's actions suggest a calculated plan to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
Later in the episode, a bombing suspect tells Mike that Merle was a figure who provided for everyone, implying a leadership role or significant influence. When Mike asks if Merle ordered the attack, the suspect begins to protect Merle.
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It becomes increasingly clear from the suspect's comment that Merle was the one who actually ordered the attack.
Later, Mike meets with Merle and informs him that he has secured a permanent transfer to Gen Pop. Merle, in turn, asks for Mike's promise that he will always answer his calls, regardless of the circumstances.
So, Merle is getting everything he desired, perhaps by manipulating the situation in his favor. Mike's promise to Merle created an undeniable connection between the two, as Mike, in his unofficial role as mayor, became obligated to consider the interests of all gang members in Kingstown.
This pact in 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3, Episode 4, suggests Merle's hidden agenda in forging a relationship with Mike. This lays the groundwork for a demanding request hinted at in the trailer for 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3.
In the official trailer of the series, Mike questions Merle about his time in prison, to which Merle cryptically responds, "to hit Bunny Washington (Tobi Bamtefa)." This could be because Bunny benefited from Mike's protection in Season 2 during times when the Aryan Brotherhood members faced multiple police crackdowns, indicating a possible motive behind Merle's actions.
Being manipulated by Merle into treating him the same way he treated other leaders damages Mike and Bunny's bond. Mike might find himself in a position where he feels compelled to follow Merle's instructions, even if it means putting Bunny at risk.
It would be intriguing to see how the relationship changes when Merle is transferred to Gen Pop. This shift in dynamics could affect the power balance among Mike, Merle, and Bunny, leading to unforeseen consequences.
How to stream 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3?
The first four episodes of 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 are currently available for streaming on Paramount+.
New episodes of 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 release every Sunday, offering fans a weekly dose of drama, suspense, and a lot more.
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'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 trailer