JD PardoandClayton CardenasteaseMayans M.C.season 3 is darker and dives deeper into the psyche of the characters than ever before.

And as far as Angel is concerned, Cardenas heads into the season concerned.

The way he deals with that is by burying himself with multiple women and alcohol," Cardenas shares.

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Does this mean Angel has lost hope that he’ll be reunited with Adelita and their child?

“He has put that fantasy to bed,” Cardenas adds.

“He thinks he’ll never see her again, quite honestly.

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And she knows all the backstory on their relationship, too.

This father that he hates so much.”

“Now he feels like he knows who he is.

“[The relationship] is refreshing and a new journey for EZ,” Pardo explains.

“It’s also a reflection of EZ’s romantic idea of love.

There’s been this resentment and this regret, this sort of crisis of identity.

Who am I really?

“He’s very passionate aboutMayansand he’s a visionary,” says Pardo of James.

“This is something viewers will notice right away.

It’s like watching a movie.

You’ll become even more invested in these characters but also, it’s just beautiful to watch.

The cinematography is incredible, as are the new stories.”

Adds Cardenas, “Everything starts with Elgin’s writing.

But his dialogue, it’s so natural and never feels foreign coming off the tongue.

It really feels like he is writing specifically for me and for each of the characters.

When I feel empowered that comes out in the dialogue and inspires a compelling performance.

This season will be unmatched with Elgin James at the helm.”

Season 3 ofMayans M.C.premiereson March 16 with a two-episode special debut starting at 10 p.m. ET/PT only on FX.