
Okay, let’s talk about Season 4 of this show. It kicks off with a bombshell: Mike’s brother, Kyle, is facing attempted murder charges after shooting a fellow officer – a move he made to save a civilian’s life, even though the officer was wearing a vest. It quickly becomes clear this isn’t a straightforward case. The district attorney, Evelyn – who also happens to be a potential love interest for Mike – intentionally pursued a harsh prosecution of Kyle, and it’s all a calculated strategy. The real wrinkle? The officer Kyle shot, Robert, is a legitimately bad cop known for excessive force. And here’s where it gets messy: Robert, along with Kyle’s partner Ian Ferguson, are key allies for Mike as mayor, operating way outside the law to maintain some semblance of order – including covering up crimes, even murder. Kyle stays completely silent about his motives, refusing to expose Robert’s corruption and risk bringing down everyone involved in keeping Kingstown from spiraling into complete anarchy. Previous seasons presented tough problems, but they usually involved criminals as the core issues. What always set Mike apart wasn’t just his connections to the gangs, but his power over the police and, crucially, the prison system. Season 4, though, throws a wrench in all of that, and it’s clearly going to be a major setback for him.