Enjoying 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3? Here are 5 similar shows to watch

'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 is an American crime thriller series created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon
UPDATED JUL 12, 2024
From 'Narcos' to 'Breaking Bad', 5 exciting shows if you love 'Mayor of Kingstown' (Netflix/@juanpablogutierrez, AMC/@gregpeters, @paramount+)
From 'Narcos' to 'Breaking Bad', 5 exciting shows if you love 'Mayor of Kingstown' (Netflix/@juanpablogutierrez, AMC/@gregpeters, @paramount+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Paramount+'s 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 is receiving praise for its compelling storytelling, intense character development, and gripping narrative twists.

Jeremy Renner's portrayal of Mike McLusky has been creating a buzz among fans. 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 has intensified with the arrival of two new villains who are causing chaos both inside the prison and throughout Kingstown.

It would be intriguing to witness how Mike confronts these new challenges while striving to maintain balance in Kingstown. If you're loving 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3, here are five similar shows that are sure to captivate you. 

1. 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2013)

Bryan Cranston in a still from 'Breaking Bad' (AMC/@ursulacoyote)
Bryan Cranston in a still from 'Breaking Bad' (AMC/@ursulacoyote)

'Breaking Bad', an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan for AMC, is renowned as one of the highest-rated dramas in television history.

'Breaking Bad' follows Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, a frustrated high school chemistry teacher grappling with financial woes. Upon being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he turns to the local methamphetamine drug trade, driven by a desperate need to secure his family's financial future.

The five-season series, which won a Golden Globe in 2014 for Best Drama TV Series, explores how Walter's initial descent into the criminal underworld evolves, affecting not only his own life but also those of his family and associates.

If you are loving 'Mayor of Kingstown,' you will surely enjoy 'Breaking Bad'. It is available for streaming on AMC+ and Netflix.

2. 'The Wire' (2002-2008)

Idris Elba, Wood Harris, and Michael Kostroff in a still from 'The Wire' (@hbo)
Idris Elba, Wood Harris, and Michael Kostroff in a still from 'The Wire' (@hbo)

'The Wire', an American crime drama series, comprised of sixty episodes over five seasons. Created by former journalist David Simon, 'The Wire' unfolds in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on the intricate relationships between law enforcement and criminal activities within the city.

It follows key characters such as Detective Jimmy McNulty (played by Dominic West) and drug lord Avon Barksdale (played by Wood Harris).

Just like 'Mayor of Kingstown', this drama delves deep into the complexities of crime, justice, and community dynamics. It explores the interplay between law enforcement and criminal world. 

'The Wire' is available for streaming on HBO Max and Hulu.

3. 'Ozark' (2017-2022)

Jason Bateman in a still from 'Ozark' (@netflix)
Jason Bateman in a still from 'Ozark' (@netflix)

'Ozark' is an American crime drama television series created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix. Starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney as Marty and Wendy Byrde, the series centers on a married couple who relocate their family to the Lake of the Ozarks to continue laundering money for a Mexican drug cartel.

Throughout its run, 'Ozark' garnered positive reviews from critics and fans alike, who particularly praised its tone, direction, production quality, and performances.

Having secured two Primetime Emmy Awards, 'Ozark' has firmly established itself as a standout in the crime drama genre. The series is available for streaming on Netflix

4. 'Narcos' (2015-2017)

Pedro Pascal and Bruno Bichir in a still from 'Narcos' (Netflix/@juanpablogutierrez)
Pedro Pascal and Bruno Bichir in a still from 'Narcos' (Netflix/@juanpablogutierrez)

'Narcos' is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Chris Brancato, Carlo Bernard, and Doug Miro.

In its initial two seasons, 'Narcos' follows the life of Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), the infamous 'Kingpin of Cocaine', as he oversees the Medellín Cartel in 1970s Colombia. The series is narrated from the viewpoint of Steve Murphy, an American DEA agent stationed in Colombia.

'Narcos' Season 3 shifts its focus to the Cali Cartel. Throughout all three seasons, the series follows DEA Agent Javier Peña (Pedro Pascal), who relentlessly pursues Escobar and later targets the Cartel in his mission to dismantle these powerful drug organizations.

All three seasons of 'Narcos' are currently available for streaming on Netflix. 

5. 'Prison Break' (2005-2017)

Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, and Rick Yune in a still from 'Prison Break' (FOX/@didierbaverel)
Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, and Rick Yune in a still from 'Prison Break' (FOX/@didierbaverel)

'Prison Break', an American drama television series created by Paul Scheuring for Fox, is considered one of the best of all time. 

The series follows two brothers, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) and Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). Burrows has been wrongly convicted and sentenced to death, prompting Scofield to devise a complex scheme to break his brother out of prison and prove his innocence.

Prisoners, both actual criminals and those unjustly accused, collaborate to break free from the designed system intended to confine them.

'Mayor of Kingstown' and 'Prison Break' both explore the complexities of crime, justice, and survival. Both shows delve into the intricate relationships between law enforcement, criminals, and the community.

These are five gripping criminal shows that captivate audiences with their intense narratives and compelling characters.

How to stream 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3?

Jeremy Renner in 'Mayor of Kingstown' (@paramountplus)
Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in a still from 'Mayor of Kingstown' (@paramount+)

'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 Episodes 1-5 are currently available for streaming on Paramount+. New episodes of 'Mayor of Kingstown' Season 3 are released every Sunday.

Don't have a Paramount+ subscription? Worry not! We have got you covered. Paramount+ Essential plan, priced at $5.99 per month, offers subscribers access to a wide range of content but includes ads during streaming.

Paramount+ with Showtime plan, priced at $11.99 per month, provides an ad-free streaming experience and includes access to Showtime's premium content library.

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