''Mayans M.C.'' (also known simply as ''Mayans'') is an American
crime drama
Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine ...
television series created by
Kurt Sutter
Kurt Leon Sutter (born May 5, 1960) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He worked as a producer, writer, and director on ''The Shield,'' and appeared on the show as hitman Margos Dezerian. Sutter is also the creator of ...
and
Elgin James
Elgin James is an American filmmaker, musician and a former member of Friends Stand United (FSU), a Boston, Massachusetts area group in the early 1990s which has been classified by several law enforcement agencies as a gang.
James left FSU in 2 ...
, that premiered on September 4, 2018, on
FX. The show takes place in the same fictional universe as ''
Sons of Anarchy'' 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
prospect 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
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J. D. Pardo
Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series '' Mayans M.C.'' (2018–present).
Early life ...
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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Sarah Bolger
Sarah (born Sarai) is a biblical matriarch and prophetess, a major figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pi ...
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.
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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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Carla Baratta 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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Richard Cabral
Richard Cabral (born August 28, 1984) is an American actor, occasional producer and writer. He is best known for his roles on '' Mayans M.C.'' on FX, the ABC television series '' American Crime'', which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nominat ...
as Johnny "El Coco" Cruz, a former
Marine 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)
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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
Nomad
A nomad is a member of a community without fixed habitation who regularly moves to and from the same areas. Such groups include hunter-gatherers, pastoral nomads (owning livestock), tinkers and trader nomads. In the twentieth century, the po ...
.
* 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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Danny Pino
Daniel Gonzalo Pino (born April 15, 1974) is an American actor who starred as Detective Scotty Valens on the CBS series ''Cold Case'' from 2003 to 2010, and as NYPD Detective Nick Amaro in the long-running NBC legal drama '' Law & Order: Specia ...
as Miguel Galindo, the leader of the Galindo Cartel, a Mexican
drug cartel
A drug cartel is any criminal organization with the intention of supplying drug trafficking operations. They range from loosely managed agreements among various drug traffickers to formalized commercial enterprises. The term was applied when th ...
, 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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Edward James Olmos
Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an American actor, director, producer, and activist. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Martin "Marty" Castillo in ''Miami Vice'' (1984–1989), ''American Me'' (1992) (which he also dir ...
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.
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Emilio Rivera
Emilio Rivera (born February 24, 1961) is an American film and television actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Marcus Álvarez in ''Sons of Anarchy'' and its spin-off, '' Mayans M.C.'' He is also known for his dep ...
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
Oakland 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
Oaxaca
Oaxaca ( , also , , from nci, Huāxyacac ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca), is one of the 32 states that compose the political divisions of Mexico, Federative Entities of Mexico. It is ...
, 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
Los Angeles
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and ''Capitan Del Camino'' (''Road Captain'') of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 4; recurring seasons 1–3)
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Vincent Vargas
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (born July 15, 1981) is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, '' Mayans M.C.'', the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast.
Early life
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas was born chin first and ...
as Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez, a former
U.S. Army Ranger and a good-natured
mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...
(MMA) fighter and a full patch member of the Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter. (season 4; recurring seasons 1–3)
Recurring
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Tony Plana
José Antonio Plana (born April 19, 1952) is a Cuban actor and director. He is known for playing Betty Suarez's father, Ignacio Suarez, on the ABC television show ''Ugly Betty'' and for voicing Manuel "Manny" Calavera in the video game ''Grim ...
as Devante Cano, the Galindo Cartel ''consejero'' who loyally served Jose Galindo and mentors his successor Miguel. (season 1)
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Ada Maris
Ada Maris (born June 13, 1957) is an American actress known for her starring roles in the sitcoms ''Nurses'' and ''The Brothers Garcia''.
Maris was born in East Los Angeles and grew up there. Her college education came at Boston University and UCL ...
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
Maurice Compte (; born in 1969) is an American actor known for his roles as Gaff in ''Breaking Bad'', Santiago "Big Evil" Flores in '' End of Watch'', and as Colonel Carrillo in ''Narcos''.
Early life
Born and raised in New Orleans, Compte is ...
as Kevin Jimenez, a highly regarded
DEA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA; ) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. It is the lead agency for domestic en ...
agent who makes it his personal mission to take down the Galindo Cartel. (season 1)
*
Curtiss Cook
Curtiss Cook is an American character actor from Dayton, Ohio. He studied at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.Sandoval, Lapacazo"Curtiss Cook – Reprising His Role in Season Three of Showtime’s ''The Chi''" ''Los Angeles Sentinel ...
as Larry Bowen, a DEA agent who works with Kevin on taking down the Galindo Cartel. (season 1)
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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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Alexandra Barreto 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)
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Michael Ornstein
Michael Marisi Ornstein (born 1963) is an American actor.
He is best known for his recurring role as Chucky Marstein on Sons of Anarchy 2008–2014) and its spin-off '' Mayans M.C. (2019-present).
Early life
Ornstein studied acting as a child ...
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)
*
Emily Tosta 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.
*
Edwin Hodge
Edwin Martel Basil Hodge (born January 26, 1985) is an American actor. He is recognized for portraying Dante Bishop in ''The Purge'' film series, and is the only actor to appear in all of the first three films.
Early life
Hodge was born on Jan ...
as Franky Rogan, a police officer in the Santo Padre Police Department. (seasons 1–2; guest season 3)
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Ray McKinnon as Lincoln "Linc" James Potter, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the Assistant
U.S. Attorney
United States attorneys are officials of the U.S. Department of Justice who serve as the chief federal law enforcement officers in each of the 94 U.S. federal judicial districts. Each U.S. attorney serves as the United States' chief federal ...
, now investigating both the Mayans M.C. and Los Olvidados. (seasons 1–2; guest seasons 3–4)
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David Labrava as
Happy Lowman
The following is a list of characters from ''Sons of Anarchy'', and its spin-off ''Mayans M.C.'' Both are American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter. ''Sons of Anarchy'' aired from 2008 to 2014, ''Mayans M.C.'' since 2018.
Cast
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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
San Bernardino (; Spanish for "Saint Bernardino") is a city and county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the city had a population of 222,101 in the 2020 cen ...
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
Mía Maestro (born 19 June 1978) is an Argentine actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Nora Martinez in '' The Strain'', Nadia Santos in the television drama '' Alias'', as Christina Kahlo in ''Frida'', as Carmen in '' The Twilight ...
as Sederica Palomo, the governor of
Baja California
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who works with Miguel Galindo in secret. (seasons 2–3)
*
Efrat Dor
Efrat Dor ( he, אפרת דור; born 6 January 1983) is an Israeli actress. She is best known for portraying Magdalena Gross in the film '' The Zookeeper’s Wife'', as Lizzie DeLaurentis in the Amazon show ''Sneaky Pete'', and as Eva McCulloc ...
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
, "(at the) base of the black ill
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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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Holland Roden
Holland Roden is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Lydia Martin in MTV's teen drama series ''Teen Wolf'', Zoe Woods in Syfy's horror anthology series '' Channel Zero: Butcher's Block'', Bridget Cleary in Amazon Prime Video's h ...
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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JR Bourne
David Bourne (born April 8, 1970), known professionally as JR Bourne, is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Chris Argent on all six seasons of the MTV supernatural drama series ''Teen Wolf'' (2011–2017) and was part of the main cast in the final s ...
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
Natalia Cordova-Buckley (born November 25, 1982) is a Mexican-American actress. She is best known for starring as Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriguez / Slingshot in the ABC superhero drama series '' Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013–2020).
Early l ...
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)
*
Augie Duke
Augie Duke (born 1986) is an American actress who is known for starring roles in ''Bad Kids Go to Hell'' and the television series '' Chemistry''. 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)
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Manny Montana
Manny Montana (born September 26, 1983) is an American actor.
Early life and education
Manny Montana was born and raised in Long Beach, California. After graduating from Jordan High School, Montana got a football scholarship to California State ...
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
Stella Maeve Johnston is an American film and television actress. Highlights include a starring role in '' The Runaways'' (2010), a two-season recurring role in NBC television's '' Chicago P.D.'', and a main role in SyFy television's '' The Mag ...
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
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agent. (season 4)
*
Greg Serano
Greg Serano (born August 7, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for his role of Pablo Betart on ''Wildfire (2005 TV series), Wildfire'' and as Enrique Salvatore in ''Legally Blonde''. He played a role in ''Power (TV series), Power'' as A ...
as Jay-Jay, an ex-convict who EZ was associated with whilst in prison. (season 4)
*
Selene Luna
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Selene (; grc-gre, Σελήνη , meaning "Moon"''A Greek–English Lexicon's.v. σελήνη) is the goddess and the personification of the Moon. Also known as Mene, she is traditionally the daughter o ...
as Soledad, the leader of LNG and El Banquero's sister. (season 4)
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Erica Luttrell
Erica Luttrell is a Canadian actress.
Personal life
Luttrell was born in Toronto, Ontario to a Tanzanian mother and an American father. Luttrell is the youngest of four sisters. She can speak some French and Swahili. In August 2019, 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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Robert Patrick
Robert Hammond Patrick (born November 5, 1958) is an American actor. Known for portraying villains and honorable authority figures, he is a Saturn Award winner with four other nominations.
Patrick dropped out of college when drama class sparke ...
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
cancer
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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
Peter "Navy" Tuiasosopo (born May 24, 1965) is an American actor known for his roles as E. Honda in Universal Pictures ''Street Fighter'' and Manumana in the Paramount Pictures film '' Necessary Roughness''. He also played custodian Yoshi Nakamur ...
as Afa Lefiti, the leader of the Basetown Tribe, a
Samoan American
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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
Catherine Louise "Katey" Sagal (; born January 19, 1954) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Peggy Bundy on '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997), Leela on ''Futurama'' (1999–2003, 2008–2013, 2023), Cate Hennes ...
as
Gemma Teller Morrow
Gemma Teller Morrow (''née'' Madock) is a fictional character on the FX television series ''Sons of Anarchy'', played by Katey Sagal. Gemma is the widow of John Teller, a founding member of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original ...
, reprising her role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' during a flashback as the matriarch of SAMCRO. (season 1)
*
Noel G. 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
Elpidia Carrillo (born August 16, 1961) is a Mexican actress and director. Her career includes roles in both Latin American and US film and television. She is best known in the United States for her supporting role in the iconic action film ''Pre ...
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
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His ...
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
David Clayton Rogers (born October 21, 1977) is an American actor, writer, and film producer. He has co-starred in films such as '' Sublime'' and ''Dark Ride''. Rogers began his acting career in the made-for-television film ''Bloody Sunday'', ...
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
sicario 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)
*
Tommy Flanagan
Thomas Lee Flanagan (March 16, 1930 – November 16, 2001) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He grew up in Detroit, initially influenced by such pianists as Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, and Nat King Cole, and then by bebop musicians. ...
as
Filip "Chibs" Telford, reprising his role from ''Sons of Anarchy'' as the ''President'' of SAMCRO. (season 2)
*
Jacob Vargas
Jacob Vargas (born August 18, 1971) is a Mexican-American actor and performer.
Early life
Vargas was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and raised in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California. He was raised in a devout Roman Catholic family. He attended high sc ...
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)
*
Keong Sim
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as Juan Denver, a drug smuggler for the Galindo Cartel who listens to and quotes
John Denver 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)
*
Fabian Alomar
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as Rooster, the ''Presidente'' of the Mayans M.C.,
Portland
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* Portland, Oregon, the largest city in the state of Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States
* Portland, Maine, the largest city in the state of Maine, in the New England region of the northeas ...
Charter. (season 3–present)
*
Angel Oquendo
Angel Oquendo is an American film, television and voice-over actor. In addition to his work on film, he's appeared in a number of television series including ''Mayans MC'', ''9-1-1:Lone Star'', ''Animal Kingdom'' and ''Everybody Hates Chris''.
F ...
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
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Early life
Daulby was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He spends his time between his home town of Maple Ridge and Vancouver ...
as Joker, a full patch member of SAMDINO. (season 4)
* Zhaleh Vossough as Jazmine, Jess' sister and Terry's girlfriend. (season 4)
*
Lex Medlin
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as Randall, an accountant who handles the finances of LNG and is on the run from the U.S. government. (season 4)
*
Renée Victor as Sister Teresa, Miguel's maternal aunt who lives in a secluded
convent
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in Mexico. (season 4)
*
CM Punk as Paul, a former US Army Ranger and close friend of Gilly who suffers from
suicidal thoughts, Rae's husband and Jacob's father. (season 4)
* Presciliana Esparolini as Maggie, Diana's friend who is
set up with Bishop. (Season 4)
*
Kim Coates
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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
Norberto Barba
Norberto Barba (born September 12, 1963) is an American television and film director. He is known for his work on ''Grimm'' and the '' Law & Order'' franchise.
Biographical details
A native of the Bronx, New York, Barba studied at Regis Hig ...
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
Television Critics Association
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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
Edward James Olmos
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,
John Ortiz
John Ortiz (born May 23, 1968) is an American actor. He is known for his antagonist role as Arturo Braga in ''Fast & Furious'' (2009) and ''Fast & Furious 6'' (2013), and Clyde in ''Jack Goes Boating'' (2010), which earned him a nomination for t ...
,
J. D. Pardo
Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series '' Mayans M.C.'' (2018–present).
Early life ...
, and Antonio Jaramillo had been cast in lead roles in the pilot. In March 2017, it was reported that
Richard Cabral
Richard Cabral (born August 28, 1984) is an American actor, occasional producer and writer. He is best known for his roles on '' Mayans M.C.'' on FX, the ABC television series '' American Crime'', which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nominat ...
,
Sarah Bolger
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,
Jacqueline Obradors
Jacqueline Danell Obradors (born October 6, 1966) is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as ''Six Days, Seven Nights'' (1998), '' Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo'' (1999), ''Tortilla Soup'' (2001), '' A Man Apart'' (2003) and '' Unstop ...
, and
Andrea Londo
Andrea Londo (born November 7, 1992) is a Mexican-American actress. She is known for portraying Maria Salazar in ''Narcos'' Season 3.
Career
Londo was born in San Diego and was going to school there, but her home was in Tijuana - she commuted ...
had also been cast. In October 2017, it was announced that
Michael Irby
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and
Raoul Trujillo
Raoul Maximiano Trujillo de Chauvelon (born May 8, 1955) is an American and Canadian actor, dancer, choreographer, and theatre director. A former soloist with the Nikolais Dance Theatre, he is the original choreographer and co-director for the ...
had been cast in series regular roles. In November 2016, it was reported that
Emilio Rivera
Emilio Rivera (born February 24, 1961) is an American film and television actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Marcus Álvarez in ''Sons of Anarchy'' and its spin-off, '' Mayans M.C.'' He is also known for his dep ...
would be reprising his role of Marcus Álvarez from ''Sons of Anarchy'' in the series. On April 25, 2017, it was announced that
Carla Baratta would be replacing Andrea Londo in the role of Adelita. Additionally, it was reported that
Maurice Compte
Maurice Compte (; born in 1969) is an American actor known for his roles as Gaff in ''Breaking Bad'', Santiago "Big Evil" Flores in '' End of Watch'', and as Colonel Carrillo in ''Narcos''.
Early life
Born and raised in New Orleans, Compte is ...
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
Danny Pino
Daniel Gonzalo Pino (born April 15, 1974) is an American actor who starred as Detective Scotty Valens on the CBS series ''Cold Case'' from 2003 to 2010, and as NYPD Detective Nick Amaro in the long-running NBC legal drama '' Law & Order: Specia ...
and
Vincent Vargas
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (born July 15, 1981) is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, '' Mayans M.C.'', the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast.
Early life
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas was born chin first and ...
had been cast in the pilot with Pino in a starring role.
In April 2018, it was announced that Gino Vento and
Tony Plana
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had been cast in recurring roles. On July 22, 2018, Sutter revealed in an interview with ''
Deadline Hollywood
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'' that Ortiz had been replaced by
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.'' ...
.
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
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in
Austin, Texas
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. Co-creators
Kurt Sutter
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and
Elgin James
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James left FSU in 2 ...
, executive producer/director
Norberto Barba
Norberto Barba (born September 12, 1963) is an American television and film director. He is known for his work on ''Grimm'' and the '' Law & Order'' franchise.
Biographical details
A native of the Bronx, New York, Barba studied at Regis Hig ...
, 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
Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series '' Mayans M.C.'' (2018–present).
Early life ...
, Clayton Cardenas,
Sarah Bolger
Sarah (born Sarai) is a biblical matriarch and prophetess, a major figure in Abrahamic religions. While different Abrahamic faiths portray her differently, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all depict her character similarly, as that of a pi ...
,
Carla Baratta,
Richard Cabral
Richard Cabral (born August 28, 1984) is an American actor, occasional producer and writer. He is best known for his roles on '' Mayans M.C.'' on FX, the ABC television series '' American Crime'', which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nominat ...
, Antonio Jaramillo,
Emilio Rivera
Emilio Rivera (born February 24, 1961) is an American film and television actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his portrayal of Marcus Álvarez in ''Sons of Anarchy'' and its spin-off, '' Mayans M.C.'' He is also known for his dep ...
,
Danny Pino
Daniel Gonzalo Pino (born April 15, 1974) is an American actor who starred as Detective Scotty Valens on the CBS series ''Cold Case'' from 2003 to 2010, and as NYPD Detective Nick Amaro in the long-running NBC legal drama '' Law & Order: Specia ...
,
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.'' ...
,
Vincent Vargas
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas (born July 15, 1981) is an American entertainer, producer and writer, known for Range 15, '' Mayans M.C.'', the MBest11x YouTube channel and the Vinny Roc podcast.
Early life
Vincent "Rocco" Vargas was born chin first and ...
,
Raoul Trujillo
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, and Frankie Loyal.
On July 22, 2018, the series held a panel at
San Diego Comic-Con
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in Hall H of the
San Diego Convention Center
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in
San Diego
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,
California
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. The panel was moderated by ''
Entertainment Weekly
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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
Grauman's Chinese Theatre in
Los Angeles
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,
California
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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
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in Australia,
Canal+
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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
BBC iPlayer.
Reception
Critical response
On the review aggregation website
Rotten Tomatoes
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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
Metacritic
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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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