What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMayans M.C.
Kurt Sutter · Series · 2018
If you loved Mayans M.C., start with Sons of Anarchy (Kurt Sutter, 2008) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mayans M.C. across media.
You were drawn to Mayans M.C. by the suffocating tension of men struggling to outrun their violent pasts while trapped in cycles of criminal brotherhood.
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Sons of Anarchy
Kurt Sutter · Series · 2008
Books on the same thread
The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (Pantheon Graphic Library)
Art Spiegelman · Book · 2022
Explores: The Holocaust, Family Trauma, Intergenerational Trauma.
Like the internal conflicts in Mayans M.C., this graphic novel explores the weight of legacy and the difficulty of defining one's own identity in the shadow of historical trauma.
Under the Banner of Heaven
Jon Krakauer · Book
Explores: Religious extremism, Fundamentalist violence, Institutional secrecy.
If the institutional secrecy and internal codes of Mayans M.C. kept you hooked, you will appreciate how this investigation uncovers the chilling consequences of rigid, fundamentalist group loyalty.
Jack Reacher
Lee Child, Andrew Child · Book · 1997
Explores: Military Justice, Vigilante Justice, Conspiracy.
You enjoyed the transient, hardened lifestyle of EZ Reyes in Mayans M.C., and you will find that same gritty, relentless pursuit of personal justice in this classic thriller series.
The Passenger
Cormac McCarthy · Book · 2022
Explores: Grief, Conspiracy, Existentialism.
Much like the existential dread faced by EZ in Mayans M.C., this novel follows a man haunted by his past while caught in a labyrinthine, dangerous criminal conspiracy.
Films on the same thread
American Me
Film · 1992
Shares a thread with Mayans M.C.: Redemption.
This film mirrors the specific prison-to-street journey of Mayans M.C., focusing on the struggle for redemption and the near-impossible task of breaking free from established gang life.
Wasteman
Cal McMau · Film · 2026
Explores: Recidivism, Toxic mentorship, Moral compromise.
Echoing the toxic mentorship dynamics seen in Mayans M.C., this film captures the brutal moral compromise required when your desire for a fresh start conflicts with criminal loyalties.
American History X
Tony Kaye · Film · 1998
Shares 2 threads with Mayans M.C.: Redemption, Brotherhood.
The narrative of redemption and the brotherly bonds that define Mayans M.C. are central here, showing how easily the cycle of violence can ensnare those trying to escape.
Shot Caller
Ric Roman Waugh · Film · 2017
Shares a thread with Mayans M.C.: Redemption.
This film captures the same high-stakes pressure found in Mayans M.C., where a man recently released from prison is forced to navigate gang politics to survive his new reality.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
If the character studies and small-town dynamics of Mayans M.C. resonated with you, this investigation into a man at odds with his environment offers a similarly deep, unsettling portrait.
Kinahans Downfall
Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Mayans M.C.: Organized Crime.
This podcast provides a real-world look at the organized crime structures that serve as the backdrop for Mayans M.C., detailing the lethal consequences of power struggles within cartels.
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Common questions
Is Mayans M.C. a direct sequel to Sons of Anarchy?
Mayans M.C. is set in the aftermath of the events depicted in Sons of Anarchy. While the shows share a universe and focus on motorcycle club culture, Mayans M.C. centers on the life of Ezekiel Reyes near the California and Mexico border following the death of Jax Teller.
What order should I watch Sons of Anarchy and Mayans M.C.?
You should watch Sons of Anarchy first, as it establishes the world and the events that lead into the timeline of Mayans M.C. Watching the 2008 series provides the necessary context for the setting and the club dynamics that appear in the 2018 spinoff.
How does the story of Mayans M.C. relate to the death of Jax Teller?
Mayans M.C. takes place in the aftermath of Jax Teller’s death. The narrative follows Ezekiel Reyes as he enters the Mayans motorcycle club as a prospect, navigating his new reality in a border town after his release from prison.
Is Mayans M.C. connected to the same universe as Sons of Anarchy?
Yes, Mayans M.C. is connected to the same universe as Sons of Anarchy. The show is set after the death of Jax Teller and explores the operations of the Mayans motorcycle club charter located along the border of California and Mexico.