SPOILERS: Mayor of Kingstown S4E4! Star Hugh Dillon breaks down why Ian tried to kill Evelyn by dropping a brick on her car. Get the full explanation here.
- November 17, 2025
AceShowbiz - Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Mayor of Kingstown season 4, episode 4!
The latest episode of Mayor of Kingstown season 4 features a shocking development, with co-creator and star Hugh Dillon explaining Ian’s attempt on another character's life. In season 4, episode 4, Ian (portrayed by Dillon) nearly killed Evelyn (Necar Zadegan) by dropping a brick onto her car from an overpass. Though she survived, Evelyn was hospitalized. Dillon has now revealed the specific purpose behind Ian’s extreme act.
In a pre-release interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley, Dillon, alongside co-star Laura Benanti (who plays Cindy), clarified Ian’s motivations. Ian believes Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) has "blind spots" in handling Kingstown’s issues. With Evelyn investigating Ian for Morrissey's death, Ian felt his actions were justified. He saw himself as correcting Mike's oversight, aiming to resolve a problem Mike seemed unable to address.
Crowley directly asked Dillon about Ian’s decision to go "off book" with the assault. Dillon confirmed the intent was not lethal. Benanti emphasized, "And he didn't kill her. He scared her." Dillon elaborated, "Dropped it in the passenger seat. If he wanted to kill her, he dropped it in the driver's seat." This distinction highlights Ian’s calculated aim: to intimidate Evelyn into dropping her investigation, rather than killing her, using a severe warning to achieve his goal.
Evelyn’s investigation into Ian began at the end of Mayor of Kingstown season 3. After Ian shot and killed Charlie, the assistant district attorney suspected his involvement in Morrissey’s murder. Her suspicions stemmed from inconsistencies in Ian’s alibi; he claimed a dentist appointment with the serial killer that day, but records did not corroborate it. This discrepancy fueled Evelyn’s pursuit.
Knowing Mike’s close relationship with Evelyn and his commitment to order, Ian understood Mike would never sanction silencing her. Therefore, Ian acted independently, believing he was protecting himself and, in his twisted view, aiding Mike. However, Mike suspected foul play. During a tense meeting with Ian and Robert, Mike confronted Ian about the attack. Ian, true to form, denied any involvement.
Despite denials to Mike, Ian confessed his actions to Stevie, making Stevie the only other character in Mayor of Kingstown aware of Ian’s dangerous secret. This confession implicates Stevie and highlights Ian’s increasing isolation. Ian also told Stevie he knew Evelyn’s witness's identity and planned to "scare them into not talking," suggesting his violent campaign may continue.
Given the poor results of Ian’s self-preservation efforts and his escalating violence, greater peril seems imminent. His attempts to control the narrative and silence accusers are only deepening his predicament, setting the stage for a potentially catastrophic downfall. As Evelyn’s investigation progresses and Ian’s desperation mounts, the consequences of his actions are poised to unravel dramatically for fans of Mayor of Kingstown.
