The first season of Mayans MC has come to an end and what a story it told. Sons of Anarchy fans hoping for a nice and easy follow up to the original series were in for a shock quickly, as they learned this particular club is riddled with fractures among its members.Still, through new characters, a different location, and a healthy dose of references and Easter egg nods to Sons of Anarchy, Mayans MC has managed to become an exciting show to watch. One that, quite honestly, we can`t wait to have return.How closely were you paying attention to this season, though? Did you realize the show was stuffed with Sons of Anarchy references, ranging from bringing back fan-favorite characters to even small nods to former plots?After watching this season, we`ve dug through so much Sons of Anarchy lore that it`s as if the original show never ended. Thankfully, that`s amounted to a pretty comprehensive collection of the Easter eggs dropped into Mayans MC by co-creator Kurt Sutter and his creative partners on the series. How many of these did you spot? And what did we miss? Sound off in the comments and let us know! 1. RIP SAMCROThe references to Sons of Anarchy start from the opening seconds of Mayans MC. Signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another, EZ Reyes runs over a dead crow--the spiritual representation of Sons of Anarchy. In the original series, crows were often shown in relation to the club, including the series finale when one is shown after the death of Jax Teller. 2. Welcome Back, GemmaAlso appearing in the first episode of Mayans is the former SAMCRO queen herself, Gemma Teller. Gemma pops up in a flashback to EZ`s time at Stockton State Prison, which we`ll get to. She doesn`t have much to say, other than calling EZ and Emily `a**holes.` Then again, this is Gemma we`re talking about, so it works. 3. Serving time at Stockton State PrisonStockton State Prison may not be a place in the real world, but it has a lot of history in the Sons of Ana ...
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