Mayans M.C. season 2 explained

Season Number:	2
Bgcolour:	B60000
Num Episodes:	10
Network:	FX

The second season of Mayans M.C., an American crime drama created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, premiered on FX on September 3, 2019 and concluded on November 5, 2019. The second season consisted of ten episodes and aired on Tuesdays in the United States on FX.^[1]

Production

In October 2018, it was announced that FX had renewed the series for a second season. In August 2019, series co-creator and executive producer Kurt Sutter announced that he would leave the series if it was renewed for a third season. Sutter said: "It's time for the white man to leave the building."^{[2] [3]} In October 2019, Sutter was removed from his position as co-showrunner on Mayans M.C. while its second season was still airing.^[4] Sutter believes that his jokes about Disney after the Disney-Fox merger is what led to his dismissal.^{[5] [6]}

Casting

Series co-creator Kurt Sutter had expressed interest in bringing in more characters from Mayans predecessor Sons of Anarchy.^[7]

Cast and characters

See also: List of Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.C. characters.

Main

• J. D. Pardo as Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, prospect for the Mayans and brother to Angel Reyes.^{[8] [9]}
• Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes, EZ's brother and Él Secretario of Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter ^[9]
• Sarah Bolger as Emily Thomas, childhood sweetheart of EZ, who is now married to Miguel Galindo, and the mother of their infant son.^[9]
• Michael Irby as Obispo "Bishop" Losa, president of Mayans M.C.'s Santo Padre Charter.^[10]
• Carla Baratta as Adelita, who as a child, watched her family die at the hands of the Galindo cartel.^[10]
• Richard Cabral as Johnny "El Coco" Cruz, a full patch member of Mayans M.C.^[8]
• Raoul Trujillo as Che "Taza" Romero, Vice Presidente of Mayans M.C., Santo Padre Charter.^[10]
• Antonio Jaramillo as Michael "Riz" Ariza, a full patch member of Mayans M.C.^[10]
• Danny Pino as Miguel Galindo, the son of Galindo Cartel founder Jose Galindo.^[9]
• Edward James Olmos as Felipe Reyes, the once-strong Mexican patriarch and Angel and EZ's father.^[11]
• Emilio Rivera as Marcus Álvarez, Consejero to Miguel Galindo, former president of the Mayans M.C. Oakland Charter and national president of the Mayans M.C., cousin of Obispo "Bishop" Losa^[12]

Special guests

• David Labrava as Happy Lowman, SAMCRO Sergeant-at-Arms, who is responsible for the death of EZ and Angel's mother.^[13]
• Robert Patrick as Les Packer, SAMDINO President.
• Tommy Flanagan as Filip "Chibs" Telford, SAMCRO President.
• Jacob Vargas as Allesandro Montez, the SAMCRO Road Captain.
• Rusty Coones as Rane Quinn, member of SAMCRO.

Recurring

• Vincent Vargas as Gilberto "Gilly" Lopez, a good-natured MMA fighter who rides for the Santo Padre Chapter of the Mayans M.C.
• Ray McKinnon as Lincoln Potter, reprising his role from Sons of Anarchy.^[14]
• Ada Maris as Dita Galindo, Miguel's mother and Jose Galindo's widow.
• Gino Vento as Nestor Oceteva, Miguel's chief of security.
• Edwin Hodge as Officer Franky Rogan.
• Michael Ornstein as Chuck "Chucky" Marstein, reprising his role from Sons of Anarchy.
• Frankie Loyal Delgado as Hank "El Tranq" Loza, Sergeant-at-Arms / El Pacificador of the Mayans M.C.
• Efrat Dor as Katrina, Lincoln's assistant
• Ivo Nandi as Oscar "El Oso" Ramos, reprising his role from Sons of Anarchy.
• Malaya Rivera Drew as Ileana, an old friend of Emily now working for the city council.
• Mía Maestro as Sederica Palomo, a Mexican politician.

Episodes

Reception

Critical response

The second season received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the season currently holds a perfect 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7.75 out of 10 based on 5 reviews.^[15]

Ratings

Notes and References

1. Web site: TV Shows to Watch the Week of Sept. 2, 2019: 'Mayans M.C.' Returns, 'Wu Tang' Debuts. Will. Thorne. Variety.com. September 2, 2019.
2. News: Kurt Sutter Says He Will Exit 'Mayans M.C.' After Season 2: 'It's Time for the White Man to Leave the Building' . Dano . Nissen . Variety . August 28, 2019.
3. Web site: 'Sons of Anarchy' Creator Kurt Sutter Quitting 'Mayans M.C.' . Popculture.com.
4. Web site: Kurt Sutter Fired from 'Mayans MC' . 17 October 2019 .
5. Web site: Kurt Sutter Wrote Anti-Disney Jokes into 'Mayans M.C.' to Protest Disney-Fox Merger . 29 October 2019 .
6. Kurt Sutter addresses firing from Mayans MC, FX after Disney deal EW.com. Entertainment Weekly.
7. Web site: Kurt Sutter Wants To Weave More 'Sons Of Anarchy' Characters Into 'Mayans MC' Season 2. Perry. Carpenter. Cheatsheet.com. August 30, 2019.
8. Web site: 'Sons of Anarchy' Creator Kurt Sutter Shares New Photo of JD Pardo and Richard Cabral Following 'Mayans M.C.' Exit Speculation. Popculture.com.
9. Web site: 'Mayans M.C.' rides into second season on FX. Bostonherald.com. September 1, 2019.
10. Web site: FX's 'Mayans M.C.' is back for Season 2 and it's all about retribution. August 29, 2019. ABC7news.com.
11. Web site: Actor Edward James Olmos back in FX's 'Mayans'. Reviewjournal.com. August 30, 2019.
12. Web site: 'Mayans M.C.' Stars Rev Up the Red Carpet for Season Two Premiere. Yahoo.com.
13. Web site: 'Sons Of Anarchy' Star David Labrava Is Pumped For 'The Baddest Show On Air' To Return. Yahoo.com.
14. Web site: Mayans M.C. Stars Tease Lincoln Potter's Ongoing 'Path of Destruction' in Season 2 | TV Guide. August 29, 2019. TVGuide.com.
15. Web site: Mayans MC: Season 2. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. September 6, 2019.