Even though the body is still a bit warm and only just buried, it’s time to officially close the book on FX’s “Mayans M.C.” And what better way to do that than with an extended interview with the creative mastermind behind the series, Elgin James? And in this, the final episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast, James joins me to discuss the end of ‘Mayans’ and how the highly emotional fifth season was created. 

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In our discussion, which is now the third in the past three years (you can hear our previous discussions here and here), Elgin and I talk about all aspects of the fifth and final season of “Mayans M.C.” And obviously, the question had to be asked—was the fifth season always planned as the final one or is this just FX telling James and Co.

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**Note: The interviews heard in this episode of Templo Talk were recorded before the beginning of the SAG strike.**

After five years and 50 episodes, it’s time to officially say goodbye to FX’s “Mayans M.C.” All throughout the final season, Templo Talk has covered the cheer-worthy moments, the heartbreaking deaths, and everything in between. And now, as we watch ‘Mayans’ ride off into the sunset, we are joined by Clayton Cardenas—and a special surprise guest!—to talk about the devastating end to one of the best shows on TV, period. 

Holy shit, “Mayans M.C.” ends on a bang, huh?

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, despite being a show about macho biker guys, “Mayans M.C.” has some of the most layered and interesting female characters on TV right now. And perhaps no character exemplifies that more than Emily, played by the wonderful Sarah Bolger. And in this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast, we discuss the newest, penultimate episode of the FX drama and also get the chance to speak with Bolger about the complicated life of Emily Galindo. 

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Yes, this is the penultimate episode of “Mayans M.C.” We are only one episode away from the finale of “Mayans M.C.” and as you might expect, there’s plenty of heavy drama in the latest episode, titled “I Must Go in Now For the Fog is Rising.” Since this is ‘Mayans,’ a show led by the creative mind of Elgin James, you know the episode is bound to have at least one major death.

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One of the unique aspects of how showrunner Elgin James crafts “Mayans M.C.” is the way he allows his actors to explore other creative ventures within the series. Danny Pino and JD Pardo have both directed episodes of the series. Now, actor Vincent Vargas has transitioned to a writer for an episode. Not just any episode either, but one of the final episodes of the series and the emotional crescendo for his own character, Gilly.

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As we speed towards the end of the final season of “Mayans M.C.,” we knew eventually the body count would rise. And in Episode 7, “To Fear of Death, I Eat the Stars,” boy, oh boy, does the body count grow. It’s clear the FX crime drama is going to wrap things up in a very, very bloody way. In this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C.

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It says a lot about a character when she’s surrounded by macho biker guys who regularly get in fights and kill people and somehow she’s still the most fierce, scariest person there. But that’s how you can describe Adelita, aka Louisa, on “Mayans M.C.” She’s a rebel leader and a killer, but she’s also a caring mother and protector. And in this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast, Carla Baratta, who plays Adelita, joins the show to talk about the final season of the FX series and what makes her character one of the most interesting in the ensemble cast.

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We are officially at the halfway point of the final season of “Mayans M.C.” And in this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast, we discuss the most recent episode and the absolutely thrilling scene where we finally see the two sides of a massive war collide. Oh yeah, and we also learn why Michaelangelo’s David sculpture isn’t very well endowed. In addition, there’s a new interview to share with the amazing actor Frankie Loyal, where he talks about Hank and how he’s become one of the beloved characters in the series.

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If you’re a fan of “Mayans M.C.,” you’re well aware of the work of actor JD Pardo. As EZ Reyes, the lead in ‘Mayans,’ Pardo has imbued his character with complicated emotions, so many different layers, and a charisma that has made this series one of the best on TV. Now, as the series rides off into the sunset, Pardo is able to add a new dimension to his work on ‘Mayans’—as a director.

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Dating back to the “Sons of Anarchy” years, the universe that “Mayans M.C.” lives in is overrun with big, macho biker guys. But there are also such great female characters. These women are often more badass and capable than their male counterparts. And we see that quite a bit in Season 5, especially in the character of Letty, played by Emily Tosta. And in this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C.

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A great villain is a necessity on a show like “Mayans M.C.” This is a series where the lines between bad and good are constantly blurred, and you are just rooting for what might be the lesser of two evils. Thankfully, actor JR Bourne plays an incredibly hateable villain with his portrayal of Isaac, the rogue leader of the Sons of Anarchy in the fifth and final season of ‘Mayans.’ And in this episode of Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C.

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The final season of “Mayans M.C.” is fast approaching (next week, in fact), and we thought we’d celebrate the end of one of the best shows on TV with a brand-new weekly podcast. Welcome to Templo Talk: A Mayans M.C. Podcast. In this episode, we kick things off with a full recap of the first four seasons of “Mayans M.C.” and how the show evolved from a run-of-the-mill “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff to one of the most daring and beautifully crafted shows on TV. 

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