Ep 1. Perro/Oc

Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Mayans MC takes place in the same motorcycle club universe as Sons of Anarchy. Episode 1 of the first season, titled Perro/Oc, opens with a bang as we see a woman giving birth in a small Mexican town just before an explosion rocks the area, causing the woman's death. This sets the tone for the episode as we are immediately thrust into a world of violence, danger, and betrayal.

The story primarily follows Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes, a young man who used to be a rising star in Stanford University before he was set up and sent to prison. The episode opens with EZ being released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. As he returns to his hometown, the once-idyllic California border city of Santa Padre, he is greeted by a vastly different reality from the one he left behind. He is now living on the Mexican border, which is a hub for drug trafficking and gang activity.

EZ's brother, Angel, is a member of the Mayans, a motorcycle club whose history and roots in the area run deep. EZ looks up to his brother and wants to follow in his footsteps by joining the club himself. However, Angel is hesitant to let him in, as he thinks the club's lifestyle will only lead to EZ's downfall.

The Mayans are involved in a shady deal with the Galindo cartel, headed by Miguel Galindo. Galindo is the son of a wealthy Mexican banker and is trying to solidify his family's power in the drug trade. His plans include building a tunnel under the border, which will enable the cartel to move drugs and other contraband into the United States with ease. One of Galindo's men, Adelita, is a leader of a rebel group seeking to overthrow the Mexican government. She and her group have their own plans for the tunnel and will stop at nothing to ensure that their agenda is carried out.

Meanwhile, the Mayans are dealing with their own internal issues. The club's president, Bishop, is trying to lead the group in a new direction while dealing with resistance from the older members who want to stick to the old ways. Another member, Coco, is struggling with a drug addiction, which is affecting his ability to carry out his duties for the club.

The episode builds up to an explosive finale as the Galindo cartel's tunnel plans are set in motion, and EZ sees firsthand just how dangerous and violent the Mayans world can be. We also see a glimpse of the complexity of the characters and their relationships, as Angel makes a life-changing decision that will have consequences for himself and EZ.

Overall, Perro/Oc sets up a thrilling and gritty world full of danger and deceit. The episode introduces us to the main characters and their conflicts while setting the stage for the rest of the season's storyline. Mayans MC promises to be a worthy addition to the Sons of Anarchy universe while still carving out its own unique identity.