Mayans M.C.'s pilot episode has exceeded my expectation of this spin-off series of that other FX biker outlaw series that will go unnamed. A sufficient amount of artillery action, drugs and crime were delivered without having to overdo it simply for the gratification of a few who enjoy that kind of violence.
Oh sure, the Mayans have their own way of interrogating their enemies which may be a little unrealistic but there is a reason why the term "an arm and a leg" is used when a costly decision or error is made. Watch the pilot episode to get my drift.
The main character is a young Mayan M.C. prospect named Ezekiel 'EZ' Reyes played by JD Pardo. EZ recently got out of prison after serving an 8 year term and while he was in the slammer he found out his girlfriend was expecting his baby. EZ seems to have a head on his shoulder so we are to assume he eventually will do well within the M.C..
EZ also has an older brother named Angel (played by Clayton Cardenas) who is a full patch rider in the Mayans M.C.. The two brother's father whose name is Felipe Reyes is the local butcher who appears to be carrying the world on his shoulders. Felipe is played by the very cool and always in control actor Edwards James Olmos who is a well known star both in film (1988- Stand and Deliver) and in older TV series such as 1984 - Miami Vice, and 2002 - American Family.
I like where the series is taking its viewer audience and how the young prospect named EZ's wit will be pitted against the chapter's President, as well as the drug cartel head named Miguel Galindo played by Danny Pino who previously starred in TV's 2003 - Cold Case series, as well as 2011 - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
EZ's past love life is evident throughout the pilot episode and the series also outlines where EZ's love life may be headed in future episodes. There is a lot going on in this pilot episode and EZ's introduction to us the audience in the pilot episode is starting from the ground up...literally.
I like very much what I have seen so far and it is worthy of a 9 out of 10 rating.
