Will Iris and Mike eventually get together? ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ fans speculate as finale approaches

In Season 3 of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Iris and Mike team up to defeat enemies

LANSING, MICHIGAN — ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3 continues to intensify as it approaches its finale. Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) continues to make plans to restore order after a series of deaths throws Kingstown into chaos.

Iris (Emma Laird) secretly spies on Konstantin (Yorick van Wageningen) to pass valuable information to Mike, making her a crucial but vulnerable factor in Mike’s efforts to restore order in Kingstown.

As Iris delves deeper into Konstantin’s world, the danger to her increases exponentially. Mike wants to protect Iris from any danger.

As the Season 3 finale of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ approaches, fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly speculating about the fate of Mike and Iris.

Could Mike McLusky and Iris end up together in the ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3 finale?

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Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky and Emma Laird as Iris in a still from ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 (Paramount/@emersonmiller)

In ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3 Episode 9, when Iris came to Mike with the alarming news that Milo Sunter (Aidan Gillen) might still be alive, Mike’s reaction to Iris’ grief showed how concerned and loving he was for her.

When Mike heard the news, his first instinct was to ensure Iris’ safety. He invited her to stay the night. When Iris asked if he would stay with her, Mike agreed and assured her that everything would be okay.

It seems that Mike and Iris really care about each other. Iris’ love is clearly visible in the way she looks at Mike, but Mike seems confused about his feelings. It is not clear whether Mike is in love with Iris.

She is willing to betray even influential figures like Konstantin for Mike, risking everything, including the risk of retaliation from Konstantin. If Konstantin discovers her betrayal, it could have serious consequences, possibly even her death.

It seems like Iris is only focused on Mike and not thinking about her own safety.

Despite her strong feelings for Mike, it seems that Mike does not respond in kind, as he regularly advises her to leave Kingstown. Given the current situation, it seems unlikely that Iris and Mike will end up together in the finale.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Fans Speculate About Mike and Iris’ Complex Relationship

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Emma Laird as Iris and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLuksy in a still from ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 (@paramount+)

Fans on Reddit are discussing the complex dynamics of Iris and Mike’s relationship in Season 3 of ‘Mayor of Kingstown.’

Fans share their insights and predictions, often tying their observations into broader storylines to discuss what happens between Iris and Mike.

A fan recently posted on Reddit with the caption: “Am I the only one wondering when Mike and Iris are actually going to get together? I don’t know if that’s the plan but they’re close and to me it makes sense.”

This post sparked a lively discussion among fans, who shared their thoughts and theories about the possible romantic relationship between Mike and Iris.

A fan wrote on Reddit: “Part of me wants them to get together and have a happy life where they save each other, but I don’t think that’s realistic. I can imagine them sleeping together. They both want that feeling of safety. Of being loved and protected unconditionally. I think they both want that. Can they really have that? I’m not so sure.” The fan continued: “I think they’re both addicted to being alone, surrounded by emotional walls that I’m not sure will ever come down. So I wonder? Yeah. Would I want to see it? Yeah. Do I think it will happen? Probably not. You never know. I can imagine.”

A fan commented on Reddit: “You’re right! There’s a growing consensus that Mike and Iris are on a collision course to eventually get together, for all the right reasons. Two flawed, damaged people searching for emotional common ground. A heartwarming love story.”

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Emma Laird as Iris in a still from ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 (@paramount+)

A fan speculated about the season 3 finale of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’, suggesting that Iris could be brutally murdered. The fan wrote on Reddit, “In whatever the final season is, Iris will be brutally murdered and that will completely send Mike over the cliff into a rage and a final destructive rampage.”

Another fan commented on Reddit: “I don’t think they’ll actually get together. I feel like Mike really cares about her, and with her past and history, I doubt he’ll sleep with her either, because he’s always been protective of her. He never agreed with what happened to her, and despite his issues, you can tell he REALLY has a lot of respect for the women in his life, including her.”

One die-hard fan of the show wrote on Reddit, “Mike and Iris? That’s not happening. And if it does, it won’t last long. Iris is the one who got away. She fits the profile and I mean she’s a little crazy with all her trauma. Stability is her arch nemesis.” Another fan joined in the conversation on Reddit, saying, “No, no, no, no!!!! I don’t want this to ever happen. I swear to Superman I’m going to be so pissed when it happens! F**k no! Lol just don’t say that.”

A fan wrote on Reddit: “I really don’t want them to get together. Their platonic bond from the moment he saved her from Duke and the ABs was honestly beautiful, and I think they work best as a friends/sibling relationship.”

The fan continued, “At the same time, I absolutely believe that Iris is in love with him, and I think that’s a major factor in her actions in Season 3, because she’s also aware that he’ll likely never see her as anything more than a close companion.”

Another fan noted on Reddit: “I don’t see a romantic connection between them at all. He has a savior complex and wants to save her, hoping she’ll leave Kingstown and live a life he could have had if he had left, like he tried to do. Plus, he’s very content with his relationship with Evelyn.”

A fan commented on Reddit: “In season one, Mike complained to Iris about his dream of becoming a chef and owning his own restaurant.

That scenario, with Iris at his side, would be a great way to finish their story.”

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Emma Laird as Iris and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in a still from ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 (@paramount+)

To which another fan on Reddit replied: “I really like that idea. They both leave Kingstown, Mike becomes a chef, and Iris finds a new path out of the world she’s had to live in her whole life. Okay, now I really hope that happens!”

While cheering for Mike and Iris, another fan on Reddit commented: “What I don’t like about the plot is how Mike wants her to just leave town. I mean, what does he think is going to happen now? I appreciate that he wants to help her, but I don’t think that’s very smart. She only knows one way to survive, so what does he think she’s going to do if she leaves, is homeless and needs to eat? I don’t know, I just don’t like that.”

The fan continued: “I hope they end up together. That no one wants to kill her anymore and they can just be together. I don’t think Iris needs a man to be happy and safe, but Mike is the only man who really made her feel that way. Iris probably does the same for Mike. Just kiss her Mike! Kill the Russians and give her a ring. Kill that f**k Constantine and just be with her!”

A fan commented on Reddit: “I don’t want them to be together, plus she’s half his age and more of a daughter!”

How can I stream Season 3 of ‘Mayor of Kingstown’?

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Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in a still from ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 (@paramount+)

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3, Episodes 1-9 are currently available to stream on Paramount+.

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