More Anarchy in ‘Mayans,’ a TV ‘Purge,’ ‘Making It’ Finale

Matt Roush
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Mayans M.C. - JD Pardo as EZ Reyes
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A critical checklist of notable Tuesday TV:

Mayans M.C. (10/9c, FX): Sons of Anarchy fans will rev their engines over this brutal spinoff, which picks up several years later with a focus on the motorcycle-club charter occupying the busy and corrupt California/Mexico border. Newly out of prison, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (JD Pardo) aims to prove his worth as a new prospect, following in brother Angel’s (Clayton Cardenes) tracks, but the ride is bumpy from the start. (Look for occasional callbacks to those good/bad old SAMCRO days.)

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The Purge (10/9c, USA): If ever you needed evidence that USA’s “blue sky” days are behind them, subject yourself to this 10-part limited-series expansion of the lucrative big-screen thriller franchise. As before, the action takes place in a totalitarian future society where the “New Founding Fathers” have instituted a Make America Bleed Again policy, in which for 12 hours of one night a year, crime (including murder) is encouraged, and law enforcement takes the night off. The premiere introduces a new set of characters while the countdown to grisly mayhem commences, and one young Marine (Gabriel Chavarria) is aghast to discover his sister (Jessica Garza) has joined a suicide cult offering themselves up as willing victims to the marauders. There’s an underlying social critique in the premise, as the haves use the yearly Purge to keep a bloody upper hand on the have-nots. But as with the movies, this is pretty much mindless violence for violence’s sake.

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Making It (10/9c, NBC): Isn’t there anything cheery on? Why yes, glad I asked. This delightful competition series, co-hosted by those Parks and Rec cut-ups Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman, closes its first season on a celebratory note: naming a winner among the three remaining contestants while also making a couple’s wedding into something truly special. The final challenges involve creating a wedding backdrop for the lucky couple as well as crafting an heirloom-quality handmade gift that could be handed down for generations. As an added treat, Offerman officiates at the wedding service. And for one lucky maker, a $100,000 prize will make for a happily ever after.

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Inside Tuesday TV: Turner Classic Movies begins a month-long series on “The Black Experience in Film,” with movies airing Tuesdays and Thursdays through September. The first topic: “Exploring Black Identity,” with African American Film Critics Association co-founder and president Gil Robertson and critic Ronda Racha Penrice introducing movies including Oscar Micheaux’s pioneering, and once thought lost, 1920 Within Our Gates (8/7c), about efforts to combat prejudice while seeking to raise money for an all-black school… In a spinoff of its New Edition miniseries of 2017, BET’s two-part The Bobby Brown Story (9/8c, concludes Wednesday) follows the controversial R&B star (once again played by Woody McClain) as he pursues a solo career and then meets, and marries, Whitney Houston (Gabrielle Dennis)… As college football season kicks into high gear, SEC Network airs the documentary Scramblin’ Fran (9/8c), part of the SEC Storied series, profiling NFL legend Fran Tarkenton as he reflects on his breakthrough years at the University of Georgia, where he returns in 2018 for “G-Day.”

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    RedQuill

    Will definitely DVR:

    Mayans M.C...never got around to watching Sons of Anarchy...but figure why NOT give it a try...

    The Purge...who WOULDN'T want to watch a show with "mindless violence for violence’s sake"...(and...with the topical theme of "HAVES vs. HAVE-NOTS thrown in)…

    Also...of course...AGT...

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      CyanCoathanger

      I forgot to ask: Did you see last week's Misfits & Monsters that was almost all a cartoon? I didn't care for it. Did you?

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      RedQuill

      Well Don...I'm beginning to find Misfits & Monsters to be a little mundane and OBVIOUS...

      But...I gotta' admit...I didn't find the "cartoon episode" to be any MORE uninspiring than the usual episodes...

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      CyanCoathanger

      I think it's all done anyway. It's not on the schedule for the next few weeks.

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    BlueSnow

    Crap, crap & crap - another night of digital sub-channel reruns for me....

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      GoldSubmarine

      Out of curiosity, what current shows do you watch on broadcast, and cable?

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      CyanCoathanger

      He/she (?) watches soap operas and reruns of really old shows.

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    RedCupcake

    The Outpost is a repeat (again), so I guess Carter is the only new show for me.

    The Purge has an interesting premise, but maybe I should just look up the movie instead. Sounds to me like an idea better carried out in one chunk rather than drawn out over numerous episodes. I don't really want to get involved in the backstories of numerous characters and all the soapy elements they'll put into it.

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      GoldSubmarine

      I was actually looking forward to watching The Outpost tonight! Oh well just Carter for me.

      I missed Salvation last night, so will catch up tonight.

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      CyanCoathanger

      The asteroid hit and destroyed the earth. Next week, they'll just show debris floating in space for an hour. 😉

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      GoldSubmarine

      Lol! Truth is this season the plots are more about political intrigue and internal struggles with the characters. Last season was primarily about the asteroid.

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      GoldSubmarine

      I enjoyed Carter last night. Also watched Salvation.

      Spoiler Altert !

      So the cult leader stole all the money and ran off to a part of the earth where the asteroid wont strike? What was the point in destroying the Ray-Gun? I asked Don the same questions , I am so anxious for an explanation!

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    CyanCoathanger

    Purge sounds interesting, and the previews have looked pretty good. Other than that, I've got America's Got Talent, Carter, and Million Dollar Listing on my schedule.

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      GoldSubmarine

      I will need to watch the movies first before I get invested in the show. I do enjoy horror movies and TV shows, so it may be up my alley.

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      CyanCoathanger

      I haven't seen the movies, and I'm going to watch it. It's not the same characters or setting, so I don't think it's necessary to watch them first.

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      GoldSubmarine

      Good to know. Also some series based on movies are kind of like remakes (especially the pilot ep and very early eps) and then they go off in different directions.

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      RedQuill

      I watched/enjoyed EVERY episode of the 5 seasons of Friday Night Lights...

      I have, yet, to watch the Friday Night Lights MOVIE...

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      CyanCoathanger

      Well, are you about caught up with your regular shows yet? I've got just a few left...mostly ones I want to watch again because I wasn't paying close attention the first time.

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      CyanCoathanger

      I like the new characters on Fear much better than most of the old ones, but I'm still not always thrilled with the show itself.