Eps9mayor Of Kingstown - Season 1 Apr 2026

The episode was directed by and written by series co-creator Taylor Sheridan . It features the core ensemble that defined the first season's gritty atmosphere. Full cast & crew - IMDb

Season 1, Episode 9—titled "The Lie of the Truth" —serves as the high-stakes penultimate chapter that sets the stage for the season's explosive finale. Aired on January 2, 2022, this episode captures the calm before a devastating storm, juxtaposing moments of rare peace with the rapid deterioration of order in Kingstown. Summary of " The Lie of the Truth " Eps9Mayor of Kingstown - Season 1

The episode finds (Jeremy Renner) attempting to find a brief respite at a remote cabin with Iris (Emma Laird). While they share a day of quiet recovery, the fragile peace Mike has brokered in the city begins to unravel completely. The episode was directed by and written by

Tracy McLusky (Nishi Munshi) shares the news of her pregnancy with Kyle (Taylor Handley), adding personal stakes to Kyle’s increasingly dangerous job. Aired on January 2, 2022, this episode captures

Mike and Iris spend time away from the city's grit, with Iris beginning to process the trauma of her kidnapping and assault.

Back in Kingstown, tensions at the prison reach a breaking point. The systemic mistreatment of inmates and the fallout from previous "deals" lead to the early stages of a massive riot.

A trigger-happy SWAT team raids a compound belonging to Duke , leading to a chaotic and confusing confrontation that signals the end of Mike's control over the situation. Cast and Production