Mayans M.C. (season 3)

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Mayans M.C.
Season 3
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network FX
Original releaseMarch 16 (2021-03-16) 
May 11, 2021 (2021-05-11)
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The third season of Mayans M.C. , an American crime drama, premiered on FX, on March 16, 2021, and concluded on May 11, 2021. [1] The third season consisted of ten episodes and aired on Tuesdays in the United States on FX. Mayans M.C. is an American crime drama television series created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James. 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.

Contents

Production

In November 2019, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on March 16, 2021. [2] The season is the first without showrunner Kurt Sutter, who created Sons of Anarchy . President of original programming at FX Entertainment Nick Grad said; "We're happy to continue telling the story of Mayans MC with our partners at Fox 21 and excited that Elgin James has earned the opportunity to become the series' showrunner." [3] [4]

The season is the first not to be distributed by 20th Television and instead is distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television due to the Disney-FOX merger in December 2017.

Cast and characters

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J. D. Pardo (Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes), Sarah Bolger (Emily Thomas), and Michael Irby (Obispo "Bishop" Losa)
Carla Baratta by Gage Skidmore.jpg
Richard Cabral by Gage Skidmore.jpg
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Carla Baratta (Adelita), Richard Cabral (Johnny "El Coco" Cruz), and Raoul Trujillo (Che "Taza" Romero)

Main

Special guests

Recurring

Guests

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
211"Pap Struggles with the Death Angel" Michael Dinner Elgin James March 16, 2021 (2021-03-16)3WBD010.840 [6]
A border shutdown squeezes the Mayan’s heroin trade setting off an internal clash over the future of the club. EZ and Angel grapple with the fallout of family secrets recently come to light. The Galindos grow apart as Miguel loses himself in his grief and search for answers.
222"The Orneriness of Kings"Michael DinnerSean TrettaMarch 16, 2021 (2021-03-16)3WBD020.536 [6]
Now a full patch member, EZ proposes a bold plan that could change the course of the club; Adelita is freed from the U.S. government only to discover all is not as she left it with the L.O.; Coco's demons lead him to a new low.
233"Overreaching Don't Pay" Rachel Goldberg Andrea Ciannavei & Jenny LynnMarch 23, 2021 (2021-03-23)3WBD030.843 [7]
EZ's brazen plan faces some unexpected hurdles, Coco finds a surprising sanctuary, and Emily is urged into an outing.
244"Our Gang's Dark Oath"Brett Dos SantosBryan Gracia & Sara PriceMarch 30, 2021 (2021-03-30)3WBD040.712 [8]
EZ agonises over the smuggling failure, but older deeds overshadow his romance with Gaby and the rocky relationships of both Angel and Bishop.
255"Dark, Deep-Laid Plans"Elgin JamesDebra Moore MuñozApril 6, 2021 (2021-04-06)3WBD050.605 [9]
Bishop hopes an old-school stunt can salvage the plan to break ranks with rival Mayans, even as other criminal players muscle in.
266"You Can't Pray a Lie"Elgin JamesAndrea CiannaveiApril 13, 2021 (2021-04-13)3WBD060.727 [10]
EZ has a difficult time finding his footing in the club's hierarchy, and Angel loses himself to sex, booze, and violence.
277"What Comes of Handlin' Snakeskin"Elgin JamesBryan GraciaApril 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)3WBD070.872 [11]
Bishop enlists the help of another chapter in his move against Ramos, the man responsible for ordering the hit on EZ.
288"A Mixed-up and Splendid Rescue"Alonso Alvarez-BarredaJenny LynnApril 27, 2021 (2021-04-27)3WBD080.793 [12]
Home truths prove distressing as Angel disrupts a family `brunch'. Miguel learns more of his mother's death, and Letica fears Coco is beyond saving.
299"The House of Death Floats By"Elgin JamesSean TrettaMay 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)3WBD090.779 [13]
Attempting to right wrongs, EZ tries reconciliation. Miguel and Adelita each seek retribution, and Coco hopes a rescue will work.
3010"Chapter the Last, Nothing More to Write"Elgin JamesElgin James & Debra Moore MuñozMay 11, 2021 (2021-05-11)3WBD100.807 [14]
EZ plans to go out with a bang, old adversaries dice with death, and relationships are risked when faced with challenging choices.

Reception

Paul Dailly of TV Fanatic said the first two episodes "were probably the most depressing episodes so far." [15]

Notes

  1. Previously played by Michelle Diaz in Sons of Anarchy.

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