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''Mayans M.C.'' (also known simply as ''Mayans'') is an American
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television series created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, that premiered on September 4, 2018, on FX. The show takes place in the same fictional universe as ''
Sons of Anarchy ''Sons of Anarchy'' is an American action crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter for FX. Originally aired from September 3, 2008 to December 9, 2014, ''Sons of Anarchy'' follows the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club ...
'' and deals with the Sons' rivals-turned-allies, the Mayans Motorcycle Club. The series's fourth season premiered on April 19, 2022. In July 2022, the series was renewed for a fifth season, which will serve as the series' final.


Premise

''Mayans M.C.'' takes place two-and-a-half years after the events of ''Sons of Anarchy'' and is set hundreds of miles away in the fictional California border town of Santo Padre. The series focuses on the struggles of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, a
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in the charter of the Mayans M.C. based on the U.S.–Mexico border. EZ is the gifted son of a proud Mexican family, whose American dream was snuffed out by cartel violence. Now, his need for vengeance drives him toward a life he never intended and can never escape.


Cast and characters


Main

* J. D. Pardo as Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, a former prospect and later the former ''Vice Presidente'' and current ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter, who joined the club following his release from prison. He is the younger brother of fellow club member Angel Reyes, who sponsored him during his time as a prospect, and is the son of Felipe and Marisol Reyes. He later starts a relationship with Gaby Castillo which ends when she leaves Santo Padre and later starts a new relationship with Sofia. * Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes, a full patch member and later ''El Secretario'' (Secretary) of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. He is the older brother of EZ and the son of Felipe and Marisol. He later starts a relationship with Adelita and is the father of their child, Maverick. *
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as Emily Galindo (née Thomas), EZ's former childhood sweetheart, now the wife of Miguel Galindo and the mother of their son, Cristóbal Galindo II, who is named after Miguel's deceased brother. She is also the older sister of Erin Thomas. *
Michael Irby Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American actor known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the CBS series ''The Unit'' (2006–2009), and more recently, for his work as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa in ''Mayans M.C.'' ( ...
as Obispo "Bishop" Losa, the former ''Presidente'' and current ''Vice Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. He is one of the three ''Kings'' of the Mayans M.C. and cousins with its founder Marcus Alvarez. He had a young son with Antonia Pena, Aidan Losa, who died in a car accident that continues to haunt him. *
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as Luisa "Adelita" Espina, who as a child watched her family die at the hands of the Galindo Cartel. She is the former leader of Los Olvidados (The Forgotten Ones), a group of Mexican rebels who are devoted to fighting the Galindo Cartel. She later starts a relationship with Angel and is the mother of their son Maverick. *
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as Johnny "El Coco" Cruz, a former
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sniper and a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. He is the father of Leticia Cruz and the son of Celia. After being partially blinded in his right eye, he develops a severe painkiller addiction, which later progresses to heroin; ultimately leading to a brief ex-communication from the club. During this time he also starts a relationship with Hope, a fellow addict. (seasons 1–4) * Raoul Max Trujillo as Che "Taza" Romero, a former full patch member and ''Vice Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. He was also a former member of the Vatos Malditos M.C. but left after its president, El Palo, killed his own brother David, with whom Taza was in a secret relationship. He later leaves Santo Padre, choosing to go
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. * Antonio Jaramillo as Michael "Riz" Ariza, a Santo Padre local and ''Él Secretario'' of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. He is also the nephew of Vicki Ariza. (seasons 1–2) *
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as Miguel Galindo, the leader of the Galindo Cartel, a Mexican
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, who took over leadership following the death of his father, and cartel founder, Jose Galindo. He's the husband of Emily, the father of their son Cristóbal, the son of Jose's widow Dita Galindo and the biological son of Felipe Reyes. *
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as Felipe Reyes, born Ignacio Cortina, a once-strong Mexican patriarch who owns a butcher shop in Santo Padre. He is the father of Angel and EZ through his deceased wife Marisol and is later revealed as the biological father of Miguel through his former lover, Dita. * Emilio Rivera as Marcus Álvarez, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the former national ''Presidente'', or ''El Padrino'' (The Godfather), of the Mayans M.C. and formerly of its
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Charter, the founding charter of the Mayans M.C. Prior to his departure, he chose three ''Kings'' to replace him to oversee the future of the club, including his cousin Bishop. He then served as the Galindo Cartel '' consejero'', where he advised its leader Miguel but later abandons the cartel and returns to the Mayans as the new ''Presidente'' of the Santo Padre Charter. However, he is later voted out of the club by unanimous decision via a rule known as the "kill switch protocol". (season 2–present; recurring season 1) * Sulem Calderon as Gabriela "Gaby" Castillo, newly immigrated to the U.S. from
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, Mexico, she seeks to build a brighter future for herself and her family. After moving to Santo Padre, she starts a relationship with EZ until she leaves for Lodi to attend nursing school. (season 3; guest seasons 2, 4) * Frankie Loyal as Hank "El Tranq" Loza, a kind-hearted former bare-knuckle brawler and ''El Pacificador'' (''Sgt-at-Arms'') of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 4; recurring seasons 1–3) * Joseph Raymond Lucero as Neron "Creeper" Vargas, an ex-junkie from
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and ''Capitan Del Camino'' (''Road Captain'') of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 4; recurring seasons 1–3) * Vincent Vargas as Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez, a former
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and a good-natured
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(MMA) fighter and a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 4; recurring seasons 1–3)


Recurring

* Tony Plana as Devante Cano, the Galindo Cartel ''consejero'' who loyally served Jose Galindo and mentors his successor Miguel. (season 1) * Ada Maris as Dita Galindo, Miguel's mother and Jose's widow. She also has a history with Felipe Reyes, her former lover. (seasons 1–2; guest season 3) * Gino Vento as Nestor Oceteva, the head of security for the Galindo Cartel and a childhood friend of Miguel's who later becomes a prospect, sponsored by Marcus, for the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. * Joe Ordaz as Paco, Miguel's personal driver and a member of the Galindo Cartel. (seasons 1–3) * Maurice Compte as Kevin Jimenez, a highly regarded DEA agent who makes it his personal mission to take down the Galindo Cartel. (season 1) *
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as Larry Bowen, a DEA agent who works with Kevin on taking down the Galindo Cartel. (season 1) * Salvador Chacón as Pablo, the second-in-command of Los Olvidados who serves as Adelita's right-hand man. (seasons 1–3) * Melony Ochoa as Mini, also known as "La Ratona" (The Mouse), a child member of Los Olvidados who has a close relationship with Adelita. (seasons 1–3) * Daniel Faraldo as Father Rodrigo, a Christian priest who preaches in Santo Padre and is an old friend of Felipe. He also has a history with Adelita's father, Pedro Espina. (season 1) *
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as Antonia Pena, the mayor of Santo Padre and Katrina's wife. She is the former lover of Bishop and the mother of their deceased son, Aidan Losa. (seasons 1–3) * Michael Ornstein as Chuck "Chucky" Marstein, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'', who now works at a junkyard in Santo Padre for the Mayans M.C. He is later stated to have moved to Ohio. (seasons 1–2) * Ada Luz Pla as Celia, Coco's manipulative mother who works as a prostitute and raised her granddaughter Leticia Cruz as her own. (season 1; guest season 3) *
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as Leticia "Letty" Cruz, Coco's daughter who was raised by her grandmother Celia for most of her life believing she was his younger sister. *
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as Franky Rogan, a police officer in the Santo Padre Police Department. (seasons 1–2; guest season 3) * Ray McKinnon as Lincoln "Linc" James Potter, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the Assistant U.S. Attorney, now investigating both the Mayans M.C. and Los Olvidados. (seasons 1–2; guest seasons 3–4) * David Labrava as
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, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''Sgt-at-Arms'' of SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Originals), the founding charter of the Sons of Anarchy M.C and the former acting ''President'' of SAMDINO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, San Bernardino Charter). He is later revealed to have killed Marisol Reyes as part of a murder-for-hire contract and also killed the son of Marcus Alvarez, Esai Alvarez, during a previous conflict with SAMCRO. (season 2; guest seasons 1, 3) * Ivo Nandi as Oscar "El Oso" Ramos, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Stockton Charter and one of the three ''Kings'' of the Mayans M.C. (seasons 2–3) * Jimmy Gonzales as Canche, the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Yuma Charter and one of the three ''Kings'' of the Mayans M.C. (seasons 2–4) * Mía Maestro as Sederica Palomo, the governor of
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who works with Miguel Galindo in secret. (seasons 2–3) *
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as Anna Linares, a government agent working with Lincoln Potter in the investigation of the Mayans M.C. and Los Olvidados. (seasons 2–3; guest season 4) * Mikal Vega as Hobart, a mercenary squad leader hired by Lincoln Potter to destroy Los Olvidados. (season 2) * Malaya Rivera Drew as Ileana, an old friend of Emily now working for the Santo Padre city council. (season 2) * Mike Beltran as Ibarra, the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Tucson Charter and a close ally of the Santo Padre charter. (season 3; guest season 2) * Vanessa Giselle as Hope, a heroin addict who starts a relationship with Coco and becomes close friends with Leticia. She is also a former member of Isaac's drug community at Meth Mountain. (season 3–present; guest season 2) * Gregory Cruz as El Palo, ''El Unico'' (The One, aka President) of the Vatos Malditos Motorcycle Club, who make their money through human trafficking and recruit members without the prospecting process. He later patches over to the Mayans M.C., Yuma Charter. He is also the brother of Laura. (season 3; guest season 2) * Momo Rodriguez as Esteban "Steve" Estrada, a former prospect, sponsored by Hank, and later a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter, who's dreamed of joining a M.C. his whole life. (season 3) * Justina Adorno as Stephanie, more commonly known as "Nails", one of the bartenders at the clubhouse of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter who has a recurring fling with Angel. (seasons 3–4) * Grace Rizzo as Jess, one of the bartenders at the clubhouse of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter who spies on the Mayans for SAMDINO. She is also Jazmine's sister. (season 3–present) *
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as Erin Thomas, Emily Galindo's younger sister, who moves to Santo Padre to live with her and reconnect. (season 3; guest season 4) * Patricia de Leon as Diana Alvarez, the wife of Marcus Alvarez who lives in Santo Padre with him and their children. (season 3–present) *
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as Isaac Packer, a full patch member of SAMDINO and former Nomad who became the leader of a drug community based outside of Santo Padre at an encampment dubbed "Meth Mountain" after he was ex-communicated from SAMDINO by his older brother, Les Packer, and became known by the moniker "the Devil" within the SOA. (season 3; guest season 4) * Spenser Granese as Butterfly, a drug dealer and member of Isaac's drug community at Meth Mountain. (season 3) * Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Laura, El Palo's sister, who is distant from him for killing their brother. (season 3) * Greg Vrotsos as Terry Drakos, the ''Vice President'' of SAMDINO who seeks to start a war with the Mayans. (season 4; guest season 3) * Guillermo García as Ignacio, more commonly known as "El Banquero" (The Banker), the unstable leader of Lobos Nueva Generación (LNG), a radical criminal organization made up of the remnants of the Lobos Sonora Cartel, who were previously defeated by the Galindo Cartel under Jose Galindo. He is also the brother of Soledad. (season 4; guest season 3) *
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as Treenie Gaeta, Tommy Gaeta's wife who later becomes a bartender at the clubhouse of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter and becomes close with Bishop. (season 4; guest season 3) * Manny Montana as Manny, an up-and-coming full patch member and later ''Vice Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Yuma Charter who befriends EZ. (season 4) * Andrea Cortés as Sofia, an employee at an animal shelter who helps EZ adopt a dog, Sally, and later starts a relationship with him. (season 4) * Stella Maeve as Katie, also known by the undercover alias "Kody", an ex-junkie who befriends Creeper at an NA meeting as part of a ruse whilst working as an undercover ATF agent. (season 4) *
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as Jay-Jay, an ex-convict who EZ was associated with whilst in prison. (season 4) *
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as Soledad, the leader of LNG and El Banquero's sister. (season 4) * Erica Luttrell as Rae, Gilly's former commanding officer in the US Army Rangers, Paul's wife, and mother of their son Jacob (season 4)


Guests

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as Les Packer, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''President'' of SAMDINO until he is later forced to temporarily retire after being diagnosed with
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. He is also the older brother of fellow SAMDINO member Isaac, who he previously ex-communicated from the club. (seasons 1–2) * Emiliano Torres as Dondo, the former ''Vice Presidente'' and later ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Stockton Charter. (seasons 1–4) * Peter Tuiasosopo as Afa Lefiti, the leader of the Basetown Tribe, a Samoan American street gang based in San Bernardino. (season 1) * Monica Estrada as Maria, a housekeeper who works for Miguel Galindo, often looking after his son Cristóbal and caring for his mother Dita. (seasons 1–3) * Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow, reprising her role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' during a flashback as the matriarch of SAMCRO. (season 1) *
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as Louie, a member of the Dogwood Crew, a Mexican street gang based in Santo Padre. * Diego Olmedo as Andres, a child member of Los Olvidados who acts as a mole for the Galindo Cartel. (season 1) * Elpidia Carrillo as Victoria "Vicki" Ariza, Riz's aunt and the owner of a discreet brothel outside Santo Padre which secretly hides a tunnel that goes under the Mexico-U.S. border. (seasons 1–3) * Rusty Coones as Rane Quinn, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as a full patch member of SAMCRO. (seasons 1–2) * Ray Nicholson as Hallorann, a prospect for SAMCRO who is sponsored by Happy. (seasons 1–2) * Wilson Ramirez as Solis, the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Sahuarita Charter. (seasons 2–3) * Roel Navarro as Pavia, the ''Vice Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Tucson Charter. (seasons 2–3) * Loki as Lobo, the former ''El Pacificador'' of the Mayans M.C., Tucson Charter. He later patches over to the Sahuarita Charter and retains his position. (season 2–present) * Yvonne Valadez as Marisol Reyes, the deceased mother of Angel & EZ Reyes and the wife of Felipe Reyes. She was killed by Happy Lowman after a murder-for-hire contract was placed on her and Felipe by Dita Galindo out of jealousy. She only appears through flashbacks. (seasons 2–3) * John Pirruccello as O'Grady, a corrupt detective in the Stockton Police Department who works with the Mayans M.C., Stockton Charter. (seasons 2–3) * David Clayton Rogers as Marlon Buksar, a Sando Padre city clerk who actively works against Emily and her city projects. (season 2) * Kikéy Castillo as Dr. Luna, the therapist of Dita Galindo in Santo Padre. (seasons 2–3) * Michael Anthony Perez as Luis, a loyal
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for the Galindo Cartel who often acts as extra muscle. (season 2–present) * Elizabeth Frances as Katrina, the wife of Santo Padre mayor Antonia Pena. (seasons 2–3) *
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as Filip "Chibs" Telford, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''President'' of SAMCRO. (season 2) *
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as Allesandro Montez, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''Road Captain'' of SAMCRO who is also loosely affiliated with El Palo and the Vatos Malditos M.C. He is also the cousin of Tommy Montez, a fellow member of the SOA, and investigates his disappearance. (seasons 2–3) * Hector Verdugo as Otero, the former ''Vice Presidente'' and later ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Yuma Charter. (season 3–present) * Mia Danelle as Cielo, one of the bartenders at the clubhouse of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 3–present) * Joy Dai as Rosa, one of the bartenders at the clubhouse of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (seasons 3–4) * Denise G. Sanchez as Alicia, a single mother who works with the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter to earn money. (season 3) * Judah Benjamin & Obadiah Abel as Cristóbal Galindo II, the young son of Miguel and Emily Galindo. (season 3–present) *
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as Juan Denver, a drug smuggler for the Galindo Cartel who listens to and quotes
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songs. (season 3) * Christian Vera as Sirena, a machete-wielding lieutenant of LNG loyal to Soledad. (season 3–present) * Alex Fernandez as Diaz, a founding member and ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Oakland Charter, taking over from Marcus Alvarez. (season 3–present) * Chad Guerrero as Tommy Gaeta, a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Stockton Charter. (season 3) *
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as Rooster, the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C., Portland Charter. (season 3–present) * Angel Oquendo as Downer, a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Yuma Charter. (season 4) * Julio Cesar Ruiz as Tex, a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Oakland Charter. (season 4) * Bruce Robert Cole as Thomas "Doc" Harper, the acting ''President'' of SAMDINO, who takes over from Les Packer after he's diagnosed with cancer. (season 4) * Dakota Daulby as Joker, a full patch member of SAMDINO. (season 4) * Zhaleh Vossough as Jazmine, Jess' sister and Terry's girlfriend. (season 4) * Lex Medlin as Randall, an accountant who handles the finances of LNG and is on the run from the U.S. government. (season 4) *
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as Sister Teresa, Miguel's maternal aunt who lives in a secluded
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in Mexico. (season 4) *
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as Paul, a former US Army Ranger and close friend of Gilly who suffers from
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, Rae's husband and Jacob's father. (season 4) * Presciliana Esparolini as Maggie, Diana's friend who is set up with Bishop. (Season 4) *
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as Alexander "Tig" Trager, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''Vice President'' of SAMCRO. (season 4)


Mayans hierarchy


Episodes


Season 1 (2018)


Season 2 (2019)


Season 3 (2021)


Season 4 (2022)


Production


Development

On May 11, 2016, it was announced that FX had begun formal script development on a spinoff of the television series ''Sons of Anarchy''. The long-rumored offshoot, entitled ''Mayans M.C.'', was created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, with James writing the pilot script and both executive producing. Production companies announced as being involved with the series included Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions. On December 1, 2016, FX officially gave the production a pilot order. It was also announced that Sutter would direct the series' pilot episode. On July 5, 2017, it was announced that the pilot would be undergoing reshoots and that
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would be replacing Sutter as director of the episode as Sutter planned to exclusively focus on the writing of the episode. Additionally, it was reported that various roles would be recast and that Barba would also be serving as an executive producer. On January 5, 2018, FX announced at the annual
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's winter press tour that the production had been given a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. On June 28, 2018, it was reported that the series would premiere on September 4, 2018. On October 1, 2018, it was announced that FX had renewed the series for a second season which premiered on September 3, 2019. On November 4, 2019, FX renewed the series for a third season which premiered on March 16, 2021. On May 3, 2021, FX renewed the series for a fourth season which premiered on April 19, 2022. On July 24, 2022, FX renewed the series for a fifth season. On January 12, 2023, FX announced that the fifth season would be its last.


Casting

In February 2017, it was announced that
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, John Ortiz, J. D. Pardo, and Antonio Jaramillo had been cast in lead roles in the pilot. In March 2017, it was reported that
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,
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, Jacqueline Obradors, and Andrea Londo had also been cast. In October 2017, it was announced that
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and Raoul Trujillo had been cast in series regular roles. In November 2016, it was reported that Emilio Rivera would be reprising his role of Marcus Álvarez from ''Sons of Anarchy'' in the series. On April 25, 2017, it was announced that
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would be replacing Andrea Londo in the role of Adelita. Additionally, it was reported that Maurice Compte had been cast in a potentially recurring role. On May 1, 2017, it was reported that Efrat Dor would joining the cast in a potentially recurring capacity. In October 2017, it was announced that
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and Vincent Vargas had been cast in the pilot with Pino in a starring role. In April 2018, it was announced that Gino Vento and Tony Plana had been cast in recurring roles. On July 22, 2018, Sutter revealed in an interview with ''
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'' that Ortiz had been replaced by
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.


Filming

Principal photography for the pilot episode was expected to begin in March 2017. In July 2017, it was reported that the pilot would undergo reshoots that would take place in late summer 2017. Those reshoots reportedly began during the week of October 23, 2017, in Los Angeles.


Release


Premiere

On June 8, 2018, the series held an official world premiere sneak peek at the annual ATX Television Festival in
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. Co-creators Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, executive producer/director
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, and cast members took part in the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally in downtown Austin. This was followed by a screening of an exclusive clip from the show and a question-and-answer panel at the Paramount Theatre with guests including producers Sutter, James, and Barba as well cast members such as J. D. Pardo, Clayton Cardenas,
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,
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,
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, Antonio Jaramillo, Emilio Rivera,
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,
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, Vincent Vargas, Raoul Trujillo, and Frankie Loyal. On July 22, 2018, the series held a panel at
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in Hall H of the
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in
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,
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. The panel was moderated by ''
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''s Lynnette Rice and included creators Sutter and James as well as cast member J.D. Pardo. The panel also included a screening of the first thirteen minutes of the pilot episode. On August 28, 2018, the series held its official premiere at the
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in
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,
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. Those in attendance included J.D. Pardo, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Clayton Cardenas, Kurt Sutter, Katey Sagal, Raoul Max Trujillo, Danny Pino, Antonio Jaramillo, Richard Cabral, Maurice Compte, Carla Baratta, Emilio Rivera, and Yadi Valeria.


Distribution

As of 2018, ''Mayans M.C.'' is airing in the following countries and channels: The series premiered on September 4, 2018, on FoxPremium in South America and FXNow in Canada. It premiered on September 5, 2018, on Fox Showcase in Australia,
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in France, Neon in New Zealand, and HBO in Denmark, Norway, Spain, Finland and Sweden. In 2019, it was made available in the UK by
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.


Reception


Critical response

On the review aggregation website
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, the first season holds a 72% approval rating with an average rating of 6.43 out of 10 based on 36 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "''Mayans M.C.'' is a thrilling drama with compelling characters, but it struggles to find its pace and the Tellers are hard to forget." On
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, the season has a score of 57 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". The second season has an 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 7.75 out of 10 based on 5 reviews.


Ratings


Accolades


Notes


References


External links

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