How Many Episodes Are In Mayans Season 4

So, About Mayans M.C. Season 4...How Many Episodes, Again?

Okay, let's get straight to the point. We're talking about Mayans M.C. Season 4. Specifically, how many episodes were we gifted? You know, before that whole season finale cliffhanger that left us all screaming at our TVs?

The Magic Number: Ten

Yep, that's right. Ten episodes. Ten glorious, gritty, sometimes-hard-to-watch episodes of biker gang drama. Ten episodes of wondering who's betraying who this time. Ten episodes of EZ Reyes making questionable (but understandable?) choices.

Seems like enough, right? Well, maybe not.

Ten Episodes: Enough? An Unpopular Opinion.

Here's where I might lose some of you. I'm going to whisper it... ready? I think ten episodes... was almost too many.

Don't get me wrong! I loved the show. I devoured every minute. But, some of those mid-season episodes felt like they were spinning their wheels a bit, didn't they?

Think about it. We had build-up, build-up, some action, then more build-up. It was like riding a rollercoaster that mostly went uphill.

Quality over Quantity?

Now, before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out. It's not that I didn't enjoy the characters or the storyline. It's more about pacing.

Sometimes, a shorter, tighter season can pack a bigger punch. Maybe eight episodes of pure, unadulterated chaos? Just throwing it out there.

Look at Sons of Anarchy (yeah, I said it). Some of their best seasons felt incredibly focused, even with more episodes. Each scene felt crucial.

But Wait, There's More (Plot)!

Of course, ten episodes allowed for some serious character development. We saw deeper into the motivations (and traumas) of everyone from EZ to Alvarez.

And let's be real, the writers had a LOT to cover. The war between the Mayans and the SAMCRO charter? EZ's rise to power? The struggles of the Galindo cartel? That's a lot to cram into any season.

So, maybe ten episodes was necessary to tell the story they wanted to tell.

The Cliffhanger Defense

And let's not forget that INSANE cliffhanger at the end of Season 4! I mean, come on! They needed the time to set all that up.

If they'd rushed things, the ending wouldn't have had the same impact. We wouldn't be sitting here, anxiously awaiting news of a potential Season 5 (fingers crossed!).

It was a calculated move. A slow burn that erupted into a full-blown inferno. Bravo, writers. Bravo.

So, Ten Episodes...Guilty (But With Reservations)

So, there you have it. My (possibly controversial) take on the number of episodes in Mayans M.C. Season 4. Ten episodes. Probably the right number. Maybe.

Ultimately, the quality of the storytelling outweighs the quantity of episodes. And, despite my minor gripes, Mayans M.C. consistently delivers on both fronts.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch the whole thing again. Just to be sure. And maybe to scream at my TV during that finale. Again.