Sons of AnarchyFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis article is about the television series. For the fictional motorcycle club depicted in the show, seeSons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club.Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchyintertitle

GenreCrime drama

Created byKurt Sutter

StarringCharlie HunnamKatey SagalMark Boone JuniorDayton CallieKim CoatesTommy FlanaganRyan HurstWilliam LuckingJohnny LewisTheo RossiMaggie SiffRon PerlmanDrea de MatteoDavid LaBravaNiko NicoteraJimmy Smits

Opening theme"This Life" byCurtis Stigers& The Forest Rangers

Composer(s)Bob Thiele Jr.

Country of originUnited States

Originallanguage(s)English

No.of seasons7

No.of episodes92(list of episodes)

Production

Executiveproducer(s)Kurt Sutter

Producer(s)Jon ParRegina CorradoLiz SagalCraig YahataChris Collins(supervising producer)Grace Whitehouse (associate producer)

Editor(s)Etienne des Lauriers,A.C.E.Marco Ramirez (story editor)Michael Fornicola IV (assistant editor)

Location(s)Occidental Studios,North Hollywood, California

CinematographyPaul Maibaum,A.S.C.(36 episodes)

Running time3855 minutes (Seasons 15)5280 minutes (Seasons 6 & 7)

Productioncompany(s)Linson The CompanySutter InkFox 21FX Productions

Release

Original channelFX

Original releaseSeptember3,2008 December 9, 2014

External links

Website

Sons of Anarchyis an Americancrime dramatelevision series created byKurt Sutter, about the lives of a close-knitoutlaw motorcycle cluboperating inCharming, a fictional town inCalifornia'sCentral Valley. The show centers onprotagonistJackson "Jax" Teller(Charlie Hunnam), initially the vice president of the club, who begins questioning the club and himself.Sons of Anarchypremiered on September 3, 2008, oncable networkFX. The series' third season attracted an average of 4.9 million viewers per week, making it FX's highest rated series ever, surpassing FX's other hitsThe Shield,Nip/Tuck, andRescue Me. The season 4 and 5 premieres were the two highest-rated telecasts in FX's history.[1]The sixth season aired from September 10, 2013 through December 10, 2013.[2]The seventh and final season of the series premiered on September 9, 2014. The series finale premiered on December 9, 2014.[3][4]In November 2013, Kurt Sutter indicated that he was in talks with FX to make aSons of Anarchyprequel, set in the 1960s. However, in February 2015 he claimed that he will not work on the prequel (likely to be titled "The First 9") before 2017.[4]We'll get right to it: Today we ask you to help Wikipedia. We survive on donations averaging about50 lei. If we all gave10 lei, the fundraiser would be over in an hour.DONATE NOWContents[hide] 1Series overview 1.1Season 1 (2008) 1.2Season 2 (2009) 1.3Season 3 (2010) 1.4Season 4 (2011) 1.5Season 5 (2012) 1.6Season 6 (2013) 1.7Season 7 (2014) 2Cast and characters 2.1Special guest cast 2.2Recurring cast 3Elements 3.1Concept 3.2SAMCRO founders 3.3SAMCRO attire 3.4Vehicles 3.5Activities 3.6SAMCRO properties 3.7Rival and allied gangs 3.8Shakespearean influence 3.9Club's Hierarchy 4Production 4.1Crew 4.2Filming 5Episodes 6Reception 6.1Critical reception 6.1.1Season one 6.1.2Season two 6.1.3Season three 6.1.4Season four 6.1.5Season five 6.1.6Season six 6.2Ratings 6.3Awards and nominations 7Music 7.1Soundtracks 7.2Other music 8Other Media 8.1Comic book 8.1.1Issues 1-6 overview 8.1.2Issues 7-14 overview 8.2Novel series 8.3Potential prequel 8.4Sons of Anarchy video game 9Broadcast 10References 11External linksSeries overview[edit]Each season involves two parallel plotlines that intertwine and overlap: the first centers on the personal life of Jackson "Jax" Teller (Charlie Hunnam) and his immediate family while the second deals with SAMCRO (Sons ofAnarchyMotorcycleClub,RedwoodOriginal). SAMCRO is involved with gun-running throughout the western United States and deals with many rival gangs and local politicians and authorities. As Vice-President and then President of the motorcycle club, Jax struggles with the dealings of SAMCRO and the legacy of his father, the founder of the club.Season 1 (2008)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 1)Jax's estranged meth-addicted ex-wife Wendy (Drea de Matteo), pregnant with his child, collapses. An emergencyC-sectionis performed, and a baby boy is delivered ten weeks prematurely. Wendy names the child Abel. Jax visits a storage unit to collect some old baby clothes. There, he discovers a "manifesto" authored by his father, the deceased founder of SAMCRO, describing his hopes for the club. This document sends Jax into a dilemma, as he struggles with the direction the club is taking. Jax's mother, Gemma Teller Morrow (Katey Sagal), visits Wendy in the hospital and tells her she will kill her if Wendy attempts to gain custody of Abel. Since Wendy took drugs during pregnancy, Gemma would see to it that the baby "will never call you mommy." A broken-hearted Wendyoverdoseson methamphetamine supplied by Gemma.Season 2 (2009)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 2)White separatistscalled the League Of American Nationalists (LOAN) arrive in Charming.[5]LOAN's leader and backer businessman Ethan Zobelle and Zobelle's enforcer, A.J. Weston, seek to drive the Sons of Anarchy from Charming. To send a message to SAMCRO, Zobelle has his daughter Polly lure Gemma into a trap where she iskidnappedandgang rapedby Weston and two others. Fueled by SAMCROs role in Donnas death, the rift between Clay and Jax continues to widen as Jax challenges most of Clay's decisions. When a LOANcar bombnearly kills Chibs, Clay demands immediate retaliation resulting in Clay, Jax, Bobby, Tig, Juice Ortiz, and Happy being arrested by theSan Joaquinsheriffs.Season 3 (2010)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 3)Gemma has been hiding inRogue River, Oregonwith Tig at the home of Gemma's father, Nate (Hal Holbrook), who suffers fromdementia. Gemma struggles when she takes Nate to his newassisted livinghome. She returns to Charming to reunite with her grandson, unaware he has been kidnapped. Father Kellan Ashby's sister, Maureen, contacts Gemma at Ashby's request and tells her Abel is safe in Belfast. Upon learning of her grandson's abduction, Gemma suffers anarrhythmiaand collapses in the Teller-Morrow lot.Season 4 (2011)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 4)The imprisoned SAMCRO members leave the penitentiary after their 14-month stay and are met by Lieutenant Eli Roosevelt of the San Joaquin Sheriff's Department, the new law enforcement presence in Charming. They also discover Hale has become the mayor. US Attorney Lincoln Potter seeks Lieutenant Roosevelt's help to build aRICOcase against SAMCRO.Season 5 (2012)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 5)In retaliation for the death of Veronica Pope (Laroy's girlfriend who was also the daughter of powerful Oakland kingpin Damon Pope), the Niners attack SAMCRO and ambush a cargo shipment. The growing conflict between the Niners and SAMCRO, along with several home invasions targeting people linked to the Club, force Jax to meet with Damon Pope.Season 6 (2013)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 6)Following the arrest of Tara and Clay, Jax struggles to hold SAMCRO together while Tara is imprisoned. Toric approaches both Tara and Clay and offers them deals in exchange for giving up SAMCRO; both initially refuse, but Clay later relents when confronted with being thrown into the prison's general population and assuredly being killed by inmates paid off by Damon Pope's men as a retaliation for Pope's murder. Juice returns to Charming after helping Bobby relocate after stepping down as VP, which angers Chibs, who doesn't believe Juice has been punished enough for talking to cops and later beats him.Season 7 (2014)[edit]Main article:Sons of Anarchy (season 7)Sons of Anarchywas renewed for a seventh and final season that began airing in September 2014. Drea de Matteo, David LaBrava, andNiko Nicoterawere all promoted to the regular cast. Robert Patrick, Emilio Rivera, and Billy Brown returned in their recurring guest roles, as did CCH Pounder and Kim Dickens but only for limited appearances. Marilyn Manson guest starred as a drug addict who is a high-ranking member of aneo-Naziprison sect.[6]Malcolm-Jamal WarnerandAnnabeth Gishjoined the cast for recurring roles.[7]GleeactressLea Michelealso had a guest role as a truck stop waitress and single mother in the sixth episode of the season.[8]Cast and characters[edit]Main articles:List of Sons of Anarchy charactersandList of gangs from Sons of AnarchySons of Anarchyis the story of the Teller-Morrow family ofCharming, California, as well as the other members of Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO), their families, various Charming townspeople,allied and rival gangs, associates, and law agencies that undermine or support SAMCRO's legal and illegal enterprises.CharacterActorSeasons

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Jackson "Jax" TellerCharlie HunnamMain

Gemma Teller MorrowKatey SagalMain

Robert "Bobby Elvis" MunsonMark Boone JuniorMain

Alexander "Tig" TragerKim CoatesMain

Filip "Chibs" TelfordTommy FlanaganMain

Kip "Half-Sack" EppsJohnny LewisMain

Tara Knowles-TellerMaggie SiffMain

Clarence "Clay" MorrowRon PerlmanMain

Harry "Opie" WinstonRyan HurstRecurringMain

Piermont "Piney" WinstonWilliam LuckingRecurringMain

Juan Carlos "Juice" OrtizTheo RossiRecurringMain

Wayne UnserDayton CallieRecurringMain

Wendy CaseDrea de MatteoSpecial GuestSpecial GuestMain

Happy LowmanDavid LaBravaCo-starRecurringMain

George "Ratboy" SkogstromNiko NicoteraRecurringMain

Neron "Nero" PadillaJimmy SmitsSpecial GuestStarring

Special guest cast[edit] Ally WalkerasAgent June Stahl(seasons 13) Tom Everett Scottas Rosen (seasons 12) Brian Van Holtas Kyle Hobart (season 1) Adam ArkinasEthan Zobelle(season 2) Kenny Johnsonas Herman Kozik (seasons 34; guest season 2) Sonny BargerasLenny "The Pimp" Janowitz(seasons 3-5) Paula Malcomsonas Maureen Ashby (season 3) Mitch PileggiasErnest Darby(seasons 3) Stephen Kingas Bachman (season 3) Rockmond Dunbaras Lieutenant Eli Roosevelt (seasons 46) Danny Trejoas Romero "Romeo" Parada (seasons 45) David Hasselhoffas Dondo (season 4) Ray McKinnonas Assistant U.S. Attorney Lincoln Potter (season 4) Marianne Jean-Baptisteas Vivica (season 4) Benito Martinezas Luis Torres (season 5; recurring season 4) Walton Gogginsas Venus Van Dam (seasons 57)[9] Donal Logueas Lee Toric (seasons 56) Harold Perrineauas Damon Pope (season 5) CCH Pounderas Tyne Patterson (seasons 6-7) Peter Welleras Charles Barosky (seasons 6-7) Robert Patrickas Les Packer (seasons 6-7) Kenneth Choias Henry Lin (season 7; guest season 1; recurring seasons 2-3 & 5-6) Annabeth Gishas Sheriff Althea Jarry (season 7) Courtney Loveas Ms. Harrison (season 7)[10] Michael Chiklisas Milo (season 7)Recurring cast[edit] Emilio RiveraasMarcus Alvarez(seasons 17) Tory Kittlesas Laroy Wayne (seasons 14) Taylor Sheridan as Deputy ChiefDavid Hale(seasons 1-3) Mitch PileggiasErnest Darby(seasons 1-3) Jamie McShane as Cameron Hayes (seasons 1-3) Dendrie Taylor as Luann Delaney (seasons 1-2) Glenn Plummeras Sheriff Vic Trammel (seasons 12) Julie Ariola as Mary Winston (seasons 12) Taryn Manningas Rita "Cherry" Zambell (seasons 1 & 3) Sprague Graydenas Donna Winston (season 1) Jay Karnesas Agent Joshua Kohn (season 1) Keir O'Donnellas Lowell Harland, Jr. (season 1) Michael Marisi OrnsteinasChuck Marstein(seasons 27; guest season 1) Winter Ave ZoliasLyla Winston(seasons 2-7) Kurt Sutteras "Big" Otto Delaney (seasons 26, uncredited; guest season 1, uncredited) McNally Sagal as Margaret Murphy (seasons 2-6) Kristen Rentonas Ima (seasons 26) Patrick St. Espritas Elliott Oswald (seasons 2-4; guest seasons 1 & 6) Marcos de la Cruz as Estevez (seasons 2-3; guest season 1) Titus Welliveras Jimmy O'Phelan (seasons 23) Bellina Loganas Fiona Larkin (seasons 23) Henry Rollinsas AJ Weston (season 2) Callard Harris as Edmond Hayes (season 2) Sarah Jonesas Polly Zobelle (season 2) Jeff Koberas Jacob Hale, Jr. (seasons 3-6; guest season 2) Christopher Douglas Reed as Philip "Filthy Phil" Russell (seasons 3-6) Robin Weigert as Ally Lowen (seasons 3-6) Michael BeachasT.O. Cross(seasons 3 & 7; guest season 5) Hal Holbrookas Nate Madok (season 3; guest season 7) Jose Pablo Cantilloas Hector Salazar (season 3) James Cosmoas Father Kellen Ashby (season 3) Zoe Boyle as Trinity Ashby (season 3) Andrew McPhee as Keith McGee (season 3) Arie Verveenas Liam O'Neill (season 3) Pamela J. Gray as Agent Amy Tyler (season 3) Marcello Thedfordas Lander Jackson (season 3) Joel Tobeckas Donny (season 3) Darin Heames as Seamus Ryan (season 3) Q'orianka Kilcheras Kerrianne Larkin-Telford (season 3) Monique Gabriela Curnenas Amelia Dominguez (season 3) Michael Fairmanas Lumpy Feldstein (season 3) Bob McCracken as Brendan Roarke (season 4 & 67; guest season 3) Walter Wong as Chris "V-Lin" Von Lin (seasons 46) Timothy V. Murphyas Gaelan O'Shay (seasons 46) Merle Dandridgeas Rita Roosevelt (seasons 45) Frank Potteras Eric Miles (season 4; co-star season 3) David Rees Snellas Agent Grad Nicholas (season 4) Billy Brownas August Marks (seasons 57) Reynaldo Gallegos as Fiasco (seasons 57) Chuck Zitoas Frankie Diamonds (season 5) Chris Browningas GoGo (season 5) Kurt Yaegeras Greg "The Peg" (season 5) Wanda De Jesusas Carla (season 5) LaMonica Garrett as Deputy Sheriff Cane (seasons 6-7; co-star seasons 4-6) Rusty Coones as Rane Quinn (seasons 6-7; co-star seasons 5-6) Kim Dickensas Colette Jane (seasons 6-7) Douglas Bennett as Orlin West (seasons 6-7) Jacob Vargasas Allesandro Montez (seasons 6-7) Scott Anderson as Connor Malone (seasons 6-7) Steve Howeyas Hopper (season 6) Michael Shamus Wilesas Jury White (season 7; guest seasons 1 & 6) Marya Delver as Officer Candy Eglee (season 7; co-star seasons 13 & 6-7) Mo McRaeas Tyler (season 7; guest seasons 5-6) Hayley McFarlandas Brooke Putner (seasons 7; guest season 6) Marilyn Mansonas Ron Tully (season 7) Malcolm-Jamal Warneras Sticky (season 7)[11] Ivo Nandi as Oscar "El Oso" Ramos (season 7) Ron Yuanas Ryu Tom (season 7) Brad Carter as Leland Gruen (season 7) April Graceas Loutreesha Haddem (season 7) Arjay Smithas Grant McQueen (season 7) Matthew St. Patrickas Moses Cartwright (season 7) Tony Curranas Gaines (season 7)Elements[edit]Concept[edit]The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) is anoutlaw motorcycle clubwith many charters in the United States as well as overseas. The show focuses on the original and founding chapter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original,[12]referred to by the acronym SAMCRO[13]or Sam Crow. This nickname is also reflected in the original title of the show,Forever Sam Crow.[14]The Redwood chapter is headquartered in the fictional town of Charming, California, in a clubhouse adjacent to the Teller-Morrow auto mechanic shop. Led by PresidentClay Morrow, and laterJax Teller, the club protects and controls Charming through close community relationships, bribery, and violent intimidation. In early seasons they are particularly vehement about keeping "hard" drugs, and drug dealers, out of Charming.SAMCRO founders[edit]John TellerandPiermont "Piney" Winstonco-founded SAMCRO in 1967 following their return from theVietnam War.[15]The first charter was called "Redwood" because beforeGemma, John's wife, became pregnant with their first son, Jackson (Jax), and settled in Charming, Gemma's hometown, they cruised the Northern California coast fromEurekatoBig Sur, which isredwood country, so he called the charter the Redwood Originals, hence the SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original) handle. Six of the "Redwood Original 9" members were Vietnam vets.SAMCRO attire[edit]Club members wear vests known askuttes(jackets with the sleeves cut off). The SOA patch on the back is aGrim Reaperholding a crystal ball with the Anarchistcircle-Asymbol, and wielding the Reaper's traditional scythe, the handle of which has been replaced by theM16 riflethat the club's founders wielded in Vietnam. Only full members can wear the "patch." Other, smaller patches on the vest have specific meanings, such as "Men of Mayhem," which is worn by club members who have spilled blood on the club's behalf, "First 9", worn by all the original nine SOA members, and President/Vice President/SGT at Arms/Secretary patches.Vehicles[edit]The Sons ride customizedHarley-Davidsonmotorcycles. Each rider customizes his own bike to his individual style; however, they all paint their bikes black and most sport T-bar style handlebars. A patchholder's bike usually sports the Sons of Anarchy letters on it somewhere, the club's Grim Reaper logo, or the circled "A" club logo. Prospects are not permitted to paint their bikes black until they get patched in. Jax is also seen driving a silver Dodge Ram 1500 throughout the show. His mother,Gemma Telleris usually seen driving aCadillacthroughout the show, although later in Season 6 she is driving a Lincoln. Throughout season 7, Jax is seen refurbishing his father's motorcycle, which he rides in the series finale's last scenes.Activities[edit]Club members have "day jobs" in local industries; most work at the Teller-Morrow garage as mechanics, but they primarily make money by illegally importing weapons, modifying and selling them to various gangs, and making protection runs for local businesses by defending valuable truck shipments against hijacking. During Season 4 they start to mule cocaine for the Galindo cartel in exchange for cash and protection.SAMCRO properties[edit]In the series premiere, the Mayans torch the facility the SAMCRO used for storing and assembling guns, forcing the club to buy land for and build another facility. The clubhouse, described above, includes a living area with multiple rooms (where members sometimes crash for the night), a fully operational bar, a pool table, a kitchen, a workout room, and the "chapel," a room with an elaborate redwood conference table that has areaper logocarved into the top, where the patched members meet to discuss club business and vote on major decisions. The club owns a secluded cabin in the woods and a warehouse outside of town (which was bought from but is still maintained by club associateElliot Oswald), where they've stored weapons and cocaine for the Galindo Cartel. The club also rents an old candy shop that is used as the clubhouse in season 6 after the Teller/Morrow clubhouse was destroyed in an explosion.Rival and allied gangs[edit]See also:List of gangs from Sons of AnarchySAMCRO keepsmethtraffickers and drug dealers out of Charming, which puts them at odds with the meth-distributingwhite supremacistNordics (aka Nords), headed by Ernest Darby. This earns them respect and admiration from the townspeople, who believe the Sons do more to protect their town than its own police. SAMCRO also has to deal with a rival,Oakland-based motorcycle club (MC), theMayansled byMarcus Alvarez(played by Emilio Rivera, who also appeared inThe Shieldas Mexican drug dealer Navarro Quintero). Other groups in SAMCRO's orbit include the San FranciscobasedChinese mafiaLin Triad, led by Henry Lin; the Italian AmericanCacuzza crime family; theReal IRA (aka RIRA)of Ireland, which supplies them with illegal Russian-made guns; the "One-Niners", anAfrican Americanstreet gang (who also appeared onThe Shield, thus possibly putting the two in the samefictional universe) to whom SAMCRO sell weapons; and variousaffiliates in the state prison system, where many members of the club have been incarcerated at one time or another. These gangs serve important roles in either being enemies of the clubs or soon to be partners with the MC to bring in more money.Shakespearean influence[edit]Sutter has said of theShakespeareelement, "I don't want to overplay that but it's there. It was Jax's father who started the club, so he's the ghost in the action. You wonder what he would have made of the way it turned out. It's not a version ofHamletbut it's definitely influenced by it."[16]Ron Perlmanbelieves "theyre going to stick to the structure ofHamletall the way to the end (of the series)."[17]The twelfth episode of season 4 is called "Burnt and Purged Away", a quote taken from Act I, Scene 5 ofHamlet, in which the ghost of Hamlet's father explains to Hamlet that he is doomed to suffer in Purgatory until he has paid for all of his sins. Additionally, the final episodes of Season 4 are titled "To Be" (Parts I and II), harkening to the famousTo be, or not to besoliloquy, and episode 11 of Season 5 is titled "To Thine Own Self", which referencesPolonius' advice to his sonLaertes. Additionally, the ninth episode of Season 7 is titled "What a Piece of Work is Man," which is a reference to Hamlet'sWhat a piece of work is a manspeech in Act II, scene 2.[18]In the Season 1 premiere, Gemma is shown cleaning Jax's house, and he notes that she's always cleaning. This behavior, combined with her ambitions and (sometimes murderous) machinations, have prompted some reviewers and commenters to liken her toLady MacBeth.[19][20]Club's Hierarchy[edit]Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7After Season 7

PresidentClarence "Clay" MorrowJackson "Jax" TellerFilip "Chibs" Telford

Vice PresidentJackson "Jax" TellerBobby "Elvis" MunsonFilip "Chibs" TelfordAlex "Tig" Trager

Sgt-at-ArmsAlex "Tig" TragerFilip "Chibs" TelfordHappy Lowman

Production[edit]Crew[edit]Main article:Crew of Sons of AnarchyThe series was created byKurt Sutter. Sutter was also theshowrunner, the series' most prolific writer, and a regular director; he directed each season finale. Sutter had previously worked as an executive producer for the FX seriesThe Shield. TheSons of Anarchy's' other executive producers are father and son teamArt Linsonand John Linson;Jim Parriottserved as an executive producer and writer for the first season only.Paris BarclayjoinedSons of Anarchyas an executive producer in the fourth season, after directing episodes in the first and second season. In addition to serving as Executive Producer in the fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons, Barclay directed three episodes each season, including the season 4 and 5 premieres, the top two highest-rated telecasts in the history of FX.[1]Jack LoGiudiceserved as a consulting producer and regular writer for the first season. He became co-executive producer for the second season, then left the series to work onThe Walking Dead.Dave Erickson also worked as a consulting producer for the first and second seasons, and then took over as co-executive producer for the third season. The series' other regular writers are supervising producerChris Collinsand co-producerRegina Corrado. Shawn Rutherford joined as consulting producer for seasons 6 and 7.Sutter drew regular directors fromThe ShieldincludingStephen Kay,Gwyneth Horder-Payton,Guy Ferland, andBilly Gierhart.Filming[edit]AlthoughSons of Anarchyis set in Northern California's Central Valley (with some scenes in theBay Area), it is filmed primarily at Occidental Studios Stage 5A inNorth Hollywood. Main sets located there include the clubhouse, St. Thomas Hospital, and Jax's house. The production rooms at the studio used by the writing staff doubles as the Charming police station. External scenes are often filmed nearby inSun ValleyandTujunga.[21]Interior and exterior scenes set in Northern Ireland during season 3 were also filmed at Occidental Studios and surrounding areas. Asecond unitshot footage in Northern Ireland used in the third season.[22]Episodes[edit]Main article:List of Sons of Anarchy episodesSeasonEpisodesOriginally airedViewers(in millions)

First airedLast aired

113September3,2008November26,20082.21[23]

213September8,2009December1,20093.67[23]

313September7,2010November30,2010Aired

414September6,2011December6,20115.45[24]

513September11,2012December4,2012Aired

613September10,2013December10,20137.48[25]

713September9,2014December9,2014TBA

Reception[edit]

Members of the cast during aUSOvisit toKuwaitCritical reception[edit]Sons of Anarchyhas received very favorable reviews over the course of its run, with many singling out Katey Sagal's performance. On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the first season scored 68/100, the second season scored 86/100, the third season scored 84/100, the fourth season scored 81/100, the fifth and sixth season scored 72/100.[26][27][28][29]Season one[edit]The first season received positive reviews from industry critics. It scored a 68 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews" Matthew Gilbert ofThe Boston Globesaid the first season had "real potential".[30]The New York Times Gina Bellafante spoke highly of the cast's acting ability, particularly Sagals portrayal of Gemma. Brian Lowry ofVarietygave a mixed review, admiring Sutters creation of the club and the town of Charming but observing the early episodes lacked direction.[31]Season two[edit]The second season saw a substantial increase in positive reviews. Writing forChicago Tribune, Maureen Ryan called the second season "engrossing". She elaborated that "the pacing is better[and]the plotting is tighter" and commends Sagal and Perlman for their performances.[32]Varietys Stuart Levine stated that the new season was "compelling"; he also complimented the acting skill of Perlman, Sagal, Hunnam and Siff.[33]James Poniewozik ofTIMEcalled Sagal's performance "devastatingly powerful" and named the series on his list of Top 10 Shows of 2009.[34]Season three[edit]Some critics felt the third season was dragged down by the previous season's cliffhanger.[35][36]James Poniewozik ofTIMEcalled the season three premiere "breathtaking" and praised Sagals performance with Holbrook.[37]He later stated that Abel's disappearance helped return the show to its central problem: Jax's allegiance to the club.[38]Entertainment Weeklys Ken Tucker agreed that Holbrook and Sagals scenes were "beautiful". He also commented that the series handled themes of loyalty and family especially well.[39]Maureen Ryan commented that the third season divided critics and fans alike, suggesting the expanded Belfast cast made it harder for the audience to invest in the characters' journeys.[40]Ryan later questioned the credibility of Hector Salazar's story, noting that he was inferior to other villainous characters such as Stahl, Zobelle and Weston. However, she praisedAlly Walker's performance, comparing her character toThe Shield'sVic Mackey.[41]Critic Alan Sepinwall said the season was "interesting but uneven", noting that the plot gained traction in later episodes.[42][43]Tim Goodman ofThe Hollywood Reportersaid "Sutter should be applauded for shaking things up", calling the slower pace a "creative necessity".[44]Season four[edit]Alan Sepinwall stated that the fourth season risked predictability by returning to a successful formula of storytelling, but he nonetheless preferred those episodes to those of season three.[45]Maureen Ryan reviewed the fourth season positively. She praised the addition of Lincoln Potter (played byRay McKinnon), comparing the character's quality to that ofBreaking Bad's antagonist,Gustavo Fring.[46]The AV Clubcalled the fourth season more "focused" and "operatic". AV Club reviewer Zack Handlen was fond of the season but felt disappointed with the finale, saying it featured a "lousy case of dictated convenience, of an arbitrary and unbelievable reveal used to shift characters around to where the writers want them to be for next season, as opposed to where they might land organically." However, the review did praise Charlie Hunnam's performance in the finale.[47][48]TIMEsaid the fourth season was the strongest since season two, but the show needed to end sooner rather than later.TIMEalso agreed that the finale's contrivances were sometimes too visible, stating "its the principle: you can only turn up alive at your own funeral so many times before it starts to lose its impact."[49]Season five[edit]Season five received favorable reviews and has a rating of 72 on the review aggregator site Metacritic.[50]Ken Tucker ofEntertainment Weeklypraised the series by calling it a "richly detailed portrait of self-righteous villainy". The series had a rating of 8.6/10 on the review site IMDB.Season six[edit]Season six received generally favorable reviews and scored a 72 out of 100 on Metacritic.Ratings[edit]The seventh season's premiere on September 9, 2014 received the highest ratings in the series' history. The episode was watched by 6.20 million viewers.SeasonTimeslot (ET)EpisodesPremieredEndedAverage viewers(in millions)

DatePremiere viewers(in millions)DateFinale viewers(in millions)

Season 1Wednesday 10:00 pm13September 3, 2008November 26, 20082.21[23]2.2[51]

Season 2Tuesday 10:00 pm13September 8, 20094.29[52]December 1, 20094.33[52]

Season 313September 7, 20104.13[52]November 30, 20103.6[53]3.23[54]

Season 414September 6, 20114.94[55]December 6, 20114.24[56]

Season 513September 11, 20125.37[57]December 4, 20124.66[58]4.40[59]

Season 613September 10, 20135.87[57]December 10, 20135.17[60]4.60[61]

Season 713September 9, 20146.20December 9, 20146.40[62]4.45

Awards and nominations[edit]Sons of Anarchywas nominated forOutstanding Achievement in Dramaat the 2010TCA Awards.[63]Katey Sagalreceived theGolden Globe Award for Best Actress Television Series (Drama)at the68th Golden Globe Awardsfor her role in the third season.[63]She also received a nomination for a 2010Satellite Awardin the category ofBest Actress Television Series (Drama), as well as a TCA nomination for theIndividual Achievement in Drama.[63]Sons of Anarchy (Season 5) received a Screen Crush Award for having the best TV series in 2012. Also in 2012,Paris Barclaywas nominated for anNAACP Image Awardfor Outstanding Direction in a Drama Series for his direction of the Season 4 Premiere "Out". In 2013,Rockmond Dunbarwon anNAACP Image Awardfor Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Sheriff Eli Roosevelt. For the5th Critics' Choice Television Awards, Charlie Hunnam received a nomination forBest Actor in a Drama SeriesandWalton Gogginsreceived a nomination forBest Guest Performer in a Drama Seriesfor the seventh season.[64]Music[edit]Soundtracks[edit]Further information:Songs of Anarchy: Music from Sons of Anarchy Seasons 14ThreeEPsoundtracks have been released by20th Century Fox Records, oniTunes, featuring songs from each series. The first five-song EP, entitledSons of Anarchy: North Country EP, was released on September 8, 2009 and featured the full version of theEmmy Awardnominated[65]theme song "This Life".[66]A second five-song EP, entitledSons of Anarchy: Shelter EP, was released on November 24, 2009 while a third six-song EP, entitledSons of Anarchy: The King is Gone - EP, was released on November 23, 2010.In November 2011, selected highlights from the EPs and new tracks were released inSongs of Anarchy: Music from Sons of Anarchy Seasons 14, followed up bySons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol. 2released in November 2012,Sons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol. 3released in December 2013, andSons of Anarchy: Songs of Anarchy Vol. 4released in February 2015.[show]Sons of Anarchy: North Country EP

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Other music[edit]Other notable songs featured in the series include: "David" byNoah Gundersen[when?] "Writings on The Wall" byThe Album Leaf(In Series Premiere) "lesund" bySun Kil Moon[when?] Bobby'sElviscovers Katey Sagalcover versionof "Son of a Preacher Man"[when?] "Hard Row" by theBlack Keys(featured in the Pilot episode); the music of the Black Keys often features in the series "Plenty Strong and Plenty Wrong" byMaylene and the Sons of Disasteron the radio in thepilot episode "Can't Get Used to Losing You" byAndy Williams[when?] a cover of "Forever Young" byAudra Mae[when?] "Mongoose" byFu Manchu[when?] "Burn This Town" byBattleme[when?] "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya" byDropkick Murphys[when?] "Comin Home" byMurder by Death[when?] "Hell" byThe Upsidedown[when?] "Power Player" byClutch[when?] "Railroad Cancellation" byDon Caballero[when?] "Dolphin Center" by The Donkeys[when?] "Stop" byBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club[when?] "Hands in the Sky" byStraylight Run[when?] "People, Turn Around" byDelta Spirit[when?] "Ashes to Ashes" byTarbox Ramblers[when?] The blues song "John the Revelator" byCurtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers[when?] SeveralMonster Magnetsongs are used, including "Monolithic" byMonster Magnet(fromMonolithic Baby!)[when?]The trailer for the 2009 season featured "Son's Gonna Rise" byCitizen Cope.InSeason 2: "Radiation Day" fromMonolithic Baby![when?] "Slut Machine" fromMonolithic Baby![when?] "Freeze and Pixelate" from4-Way Diablo[when?] "Lot Lizard" by the bandThe Glasspack[when?] Another notable song is a cover ofAlice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen" by a teenage band at the end of the episode "Giving Back"[when?]InSeason 3: "100 Million Miles" (fromMastermind) appears late into season three[when?] In the final episode of season three, "Get It On" byTurbonegrowas used during the Russian chase scene in the Season 3 finaleIn 2011: "Dani California" byRed Hot Chili Pepperswas used as a promo song for season 4 Episodes 5 and 8 included music from the Belgian bandThe Black Box Revelation[which?] Episode 7 featured the song "Machine Gun Blues" bySocial Distortion "I'm So Tired" byBoo Boo Davis, in the 11/22/2011 episode "David" fromNoah Gundersen'sFamily, in the confrontation between Opie and Clay, with the line "I want to kill me a giant man", in the 11/22/2011 epiode"To Be, Act 1" contained: "Burn It Down" byAwolnation, during the interstate chase from Oakland back to CharmingSeason 6features: "The Mark Has Been Made" byNine Inch Nails, the Season 6 promo "Mind Your Manners" by Pearl Jam, in the sixth season episode "Salvage"Season 7 promo trailers have two prominent tracks: "Bullet The Blue Sky" by Irish bandU2 "Jungle" byJamie N CommonsandX AmbassadorsOther Media[edit]Comic book[edit]In 2013,Boom! Studiosbegan publishing aSons of Anarchycomic book. As of August 2014, 12 issues have been published.[citation needed]Issues 1-6 overview[edit]With no one else to turn to, the daughter of an old SAMCRO member comes to Charming looking for help. The only people standing between Kendra and certain death are the Sons of Anarchy, and, for better or for worse, Sergeant-at-Arms Tig.[citation needed]Issues 7-14 overview[edit]Set after the events of season three, Gemma and Tara must keep the peace on the homefront, as Jax, Clay and the others doing their time in prison, the town of Charming is more dangerous than ever with SAMCRO behind bars.[citation needed]Novel series[edit]Sons of Anarchy: Bratva, the first in a planned series of SOA novels to be written byChristopher Golden, was published in 2014.[67]Potential prequel[edit]A prequel series, detailing the origin of the club, is planned. Sutter stated in an August 2014 interview that the prequel would focus on the "First 9" members of the club and be set around the time of theVietnam War. He added that the prequel would likely consist of a miniseries or "maybe 10 episodes or two 8 episodes seasons." At the conclusion of the prequel, Sutter plans to release the John Teller's manuscript, titledThe Life and Death of SAMCRO.[68]Sons of Anarchy video game[edit]The first episode of the video gameSons of Anarchy: The Prospectwas introduced for iOS products on February 1, 2015.[69]Broadcast[edit]This sectiondoes notciteanyreferences or sources.Please help improve this section byadding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged andremoved.(July 2012)

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