Barbarians at the Gate

Barbarians at the Gate is the third episode of Season 3 and the twenty third episode of the Paramount+ series, Mayor of Kingstown overall. It aired on June 16, 2024.
== Synopsis ==
The mayor makes his presence known to Konstantin; Bunny brings Mike up to speed on a failed assassination attempt.
== Plot ==
A homeless man discovers Tatiana’s (Gratiela Brancusi) body and her crying baby. At the crime scene, Mike (Jeremy Renner), Kyle (Taylor Handley), and Ian (Hugh Dillon) suspect Konstantin Noskov (Yorick van Wageningen) is responsible, as two more of Milo’s men are found dead. Mike fears Iris (Emma Laird) might also be a target, as she hasn't been seen recently. He heads to the strip club to confront Konstantin, beating his men to get to him. Mike warns Konstantin to avoid more killings, but Konstantin, already aware of Mike’s reputation, remains unfazed. After the police break up the confrontation, Mike leaves with the parting words, “Welcome to Kingstown.”
Later, Mike is chased by one of Konstantin’s men and kills him in a fight, but chooses not to escalate things further, despite Ian’s frustration. Mike eventually meets Konstantin again at the club. They talk, with Konstantin admitting he underestimated Mike. Mike positions himself as an ally, someone who can make life easier for Konstantin in Kingstown, though it’s clear Konstantin won’t play nice. As Ian and other officers leave the station later that night, their cars explode.
Raphael (D Smoke) tries to negotiate a new drug supply deal with the Colombians, but they raise the price. Raphael, desperate and vulnerable, promises them clean product in the future. After the deal, Raphael is attacked by the Aryan Brotherhood but barely escapes. Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) informs Mike of the attack and reveals that Merle (Richard Brake) now leads the Aryans, after Gunner’s death despite being in protective custody. Bunny accuses Mike of being out of touch.
Merle has a tense meeting with Kareem (Michael Beach), who doesn’t believe Merle’s claim that he moved to Kingstown to be near his niece. Kareem warns Merle to stay quiet, but Merle seems resigned to his fate, whether it means dying in his cell or in the yard. Later, Merle receives a visit from one of Konstantin’s associates, who gives him Konstantin’s number.
Meanwhile, Mike and Ian review footage of Sharon’s (Naomi Terrell) murder. Kareem interrupts, demanding Mike leave the prison. Mike insists they’re on the same side, but Kareem asserts he runs the prison his way. After some heated exchanges, Kareem agrees to segregate Merle, acknowledging that something bigger is going on.
Evelyn (Necar Zadegan) berates Captain Walter (Rob Kirkland) for Robert’s (Hamish Allan-Headley) aggressive SWAT tactics. Mike warns Evelyn to be more strategic, but she’s determined to pursue justice, even if it puts her life in danger, as she believes Robert is responsible for Morrissey’s death.
Mike eventually finds Iris, who is in jail. She refuses to give her fingerprints due to her involvement in other crimes. Ian convinces her to trust him, and he promises to cover up any records connecting her to those crimes. Iris makes Ian swear that Mike can never find out.
On the way home, Iris asks Mike if he was hoping she’d disappear for good. Although she has nowhere else to go, Mike wishes she could be anywhere but Kingstown.
== Cast and characters ==
=== Starring ===
* Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky
* Hugh Dillon as Ian
* Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin "Bunny" Washington
* Taylor Handley as Kyle McLusky
* Emma Laird as Iris
* Derek Webster as Stevie
* Hamish Allan-Headley as Robert
* Nishi Munshi as Tracy McLusky
* Michael Beach as Kareem Moore‘Mayor Of Kingstown’ Ups Michael Beach To Series Regular, Adds Richard Brake, Denny Love & Paula Malcomson As Recurring For Season 3 - Deadline
=== Guest starring ===
*Nichole Galicia as Rebecca
*Necar Zadegan as Assistant D.A. Evelyn Foley
*D Smoke as Raphael
*Derek Basco as Keno
*Rob Kirkland as Captain Walter
*Richard Brake as Merle Callahan
*Konstantin Noskov as Konstantin Noskov
*Mark Ivanir as Roman
*Ash Santosas Coco
*Kenny Johnson as Charlie PickingsWho Is Charlie In Mayor of Kingstown? - The Direct 
*Bria Condon as Alex
===Co-Starring===
*Naomi Terrell as Sharon
*Corey Ronald Walter as CO Mullen
*Stephen Sanders as Chris Gerhardt
*Benny Mora as CO Thomas
*Jonathan Scialabba as Desk Sergeant Jesse
*William Guirola as Roberto Cruz
*Ken Bray as Homeless Man
*Michael Camp as KPD Uni
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== References ==
Category:Season 3 Episodes