This series is a good one as a stand-alone, meaning those of us who loved SOA need to put that world aside and view this with fresh eyes. This is a crime drama that integrates real world political happenings, which is something SOA did not do. The time period we are currently in differs from 2008 when SOA debuted; there is a lot happening that is getting our attention & Mayans focuses part of its lens on what is impacting a segment of people in the world. For those saying it is "soap opera-esque" - it is a drama series & so yes, storylines will be just that - dramatic! There are enough SOA references or "Easter Eggs" to get SOA Nation excited, however, this is a new & different world of MC & should be viewed that way. Excellent opening theme song for Season 1 & some really good music throughout - arguably, at times, better than what we heard in SOA. The Mayans are not the Sons & they are not supposed to be; they are an MC unto itself with its own story to tell.

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