Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 ending explained: Will Mike's manipulation of Moses lead to the cartel's downfall?

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7, titled My Way, was released on December 7, 2025, at 3 am ET on Paramount+. Mike switches powers between the violent cartel, corrupt jail officials, and his family in this episode. Mike struggles to free his brother Kyle while playing a deadly game with Frank Moses and other criminals.

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Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers from Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7. Reader’s discretion is required.

The episode deals with multiple shifts in alliances and the growing threats to Mike’s plans. Mike’s manipulation of Moses does indeed weaken the cartel, as he convinces Moses to attack their shipment. While this move doesn’t completely bring down the cartel, it significantly destabilizes their operations, benefiting Mike’s long-term strategy.

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Mike continues to deal with Frank Moses in Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

Mike faces more pressure from Frank Moses, the cartel, and corrupt Kingstown officials in the seventh episode of Mayor of Kingstown season 4. Mike has changed—gone is the uncertain figure from earlier in the season.

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Mike attacks his adversaries more aggressively and strategically in this episode. His arrangement with Warden Hobbs to overthrow Moses has unintended repercussions.

The biggest twist occurs when Robert Sawyer's life is in danger, making the ending stressful and unpredictable. Will Ian's desperate attempt to control Robert's volatility lead to murder or misfortune?

As Mike works through his strategic alliances with Evelyn and Hobbs, he also focuses on using Frank Moses to eliminate his other enemies.In this episode, Mike manipulates Moses into attacking the cartel's shipment to settle scores and bolster his position. Meanwhile, Robert Sawyer, spiraling out of control, faces his own dark fate, with Ian playing a critical role.

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Also read: Mayor of Kingstown season 4: Everything to know about the previous seasons


Callahan's escape from prison

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

In the opening moments of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7, Mike’s deal with Warden Hobbs comes to fruition as Merle Callahan is transferred from Ad Seg to general population. This Mike-pushed maneuver allows Callahan to escape.

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Callahan visits Kyle's cell before departing, warning him of the dangers and urging he join the Brotherhood. When Kyle refuses the offer, Callahan becomes resentful and makes cryptic references to his escape plans.

Callahan’s actions are motivated by self-preservation. Aware that Mike might come after him next, Callahan decides to take matters into his own hands and escape.

His escape is a crucial turning point in the episode, as it signals that Mike’s carefully orchestrated control over the prison system is slipping. Callahan’s sudden departure also escalates the tensions within the prison, as his enemies and allies alike are forced to reckon with his escape.

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Mike manipulates both the cartel and Warden Hobbs

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

In this episode, Mike manipulates Frank Moses by working with Warden Hobbs to trap him and feeding him false information to damage his foes. Mike baits Moses into attacking a cartel shipment by claiming the cartel shot Bunny. Mike orchestrated this strike to damage the cartel and warden, despite Moses' seeming win.

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Mike’s game of deception doesn’t stop there. He also strategically plants the idea that Hobbs should blame her deputy, Torres, for the shipment’s failure. By doing so, Mike removes a key threat in the prison system and further cements his influence over Hobbs.

Also read: How many episodes will there be in Mayor of Kingstown season 4? Episode count, release schedule, and more


Will Ian's desperate move end his life?

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

One of the most shocking moments of the episode comes with Robert Sawyer’s deteriorating mental state. Consumed by anger and alcohol, Robert increasingly blames Mike for his misfortunes.

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His instability reaches a breaking point, and it’s clear that Robert is a danger to those around him, including Ian. In a desperate attempt to handle the situation, Ian takes Robert to a bar and gets him drunk, eventually driving him to his garage.

Ian leaves Robert in the car with the exhaust running in the episode's closing, terrifying seconds, risking carbon monoxide poisoning. The situation is suspenseful and unsettling, with Robert's death possibly an accident. Ian's habit of bad actions makes it questionable if Robert will live.

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Also read: Is Nina Hobbs secretly working for the cartel in Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 5


Bunny awakens, But retaliation must be carefully planned

A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)
A detailed recap of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 (Image via YouTube/Paramount+)

Amid the chaos, Bunny regains consciousness after being attacked. His recovery brings a new sense of purpose, as he is eager for revenge against those who tried to kill him. However, Mike convinces Bunny to hold off on any immediate retaliation, advising him to take a more calculated approach. Together, they plan to gather incriminating evidence against Moses before taking action.

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Mike’s ability to control the situation is evident here, as he manages to calm Bunny and direct the focus toward a legal strategy. The stakes are high, but Mike remains steadfast in his approach to dismantle Moses’s criminal empire without resorting to all-out war. This plan, however, is fraught with risks, and if Moses gets wind of their scheme, it could all unravel.

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You can stream Mayor of Kingstown season 4 episode 7 exclusively on Paramount+.

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