Mayans M.C.

The first three seasons were quite entertaining. They were full of individual character development and interesting subplots. We particularly enjoyed the relationships within the cartel, story around the wife and cartel leader, and resulting related developments. The stories within the clubhouse scenes were flat, childish, cliche, and predictable. Sons of Anarchy series is as different as day and night. By the time series 4 starts, the Mayan series heads downhill very quickly. I'd suggest stopping viewing at the end of series 3 to end on a positive note and avoid the embarrassment of one-dimensional and dreadful acting and an even worse script.

Pleasantly surprised with this new show. Loved SOA and expected this to be a lesser substitute, but it is not. Mayans has heart and a great plot. Egaging actors easy to identify/believe. Have to agree the only character who seems out of place is Emily. Hard to understand how the pure little drama queen became accepted by people grounded in the reality of their world. Good strong characters with great acting all around other than that. Every scene she appears in my brain asks "WHY?" She does not fit, personality, speech, appearance, everything is wrong for her in this show. Similar to having a stone in your shoe, Emily is an irritant to otherwise entertaining experience.

Even though it's in the same "universe" as SOA, this is definitely its own show - try not to base your opinion of this show on that show.

I've noticed a trend with Sutter's work: his shows always start out good and then the characters all just basically come apart at the seams. His shows are definitely not known for happy endings. The same is true here. Season one was outstanding but, as time went on, the characters and club in general all start to unravel. You might think by watching the beginning of the series that this club will accomplish what they set out to, but those happy feelings are soon replaced with melancholy and sadness.

The last 3-4 seasons became rather dark and depressing. I wanted to root for the characters - at least some of them - but I knew this was going down a dark road. In that respect, if you enjoy that kind of thing, you definitely won't be disappointed. However, I kind of enjoy happy endings once in a while, especially with the world being how it is. If you need something uplifting, don't watch this show. But if you like gritty, dark action/drama, this might be just your thing.

I Iove this show! But since Sutter left theres something wrong with the storytelling...Theres too much going on right now and they make weird character desicions...I cant help but there has to happen something with this writing team because this isnt working as good as planned or hoped... I just hope they will change the way of the storytelling and cut some of the lines, because they are getting boring and feel dragged out.

Mayans M. C. is not nearly as good as Sons of Anarchy (not much is) but it's still a really good show in its own right. Most of the negative reviews are people trying to compare it to Sons of Anarchy because it's a spin-off...don't, just take it for what it is and that's a pretty good show that's absolutely worth watching! It starts off a little slow so you may have to give it a few episodes to get into it but once you do you won't be disappointed. It's a gripping thriller with plenty of action. It's a classic Kurt Sutter show! While this last season was the weakest of the five it was still pretty good. I'm definitely going to miss this show now that's done.