"Sons of Anarchy" (2008) TV series

Creator:

Kurt Sutter

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

Let freedom ride

Plot:

A man in his early 30s struggles to find a balance in his life between being a new dad and his involvement in a motorcycle gang.

Plot Keywords:

Motorcycle Gang | Motorcycle | Family Relationships | Hamlet | California

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Charlie Hunnam	...	Jackson 'Jax' Teller (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Katey Sagal	...	Gemma Teller Morrow (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Mark Boone Junior	...	Robert Munson / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Maggie Siff	...	Tara Knowles (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Ron Perlman	...	Clarence 'Clay' Morrow / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Kim Coates	...	Alex 'Tig' Trager / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Tommy Flanagan	...	Filip 'Chibs' Telford / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2010)
Johnny Lewis	...	Kip 'Half Sack' Epps / ... (26 episodes, 2008-2009)
Theo Rossi	...	Jean Carlos 'Juice' Ortiz / ... (25 episodes, 2008-2010)
Ryan Hurst	...	Harry 'Opie' Winston / ... (24 episodes, 2008-2010)
William Lucking	...	Piermont 'Piney' Winston (23 episodes, 2008-2010)
Dayton Callie	...	Chief Wayne Unser / ... (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Taylor Sheridan	...	Deputy Chief David Hale / ... (20 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ally Walker	...	Agent June Stahl / ... (12 episodes, 2008-2009)
Adam Arkin	...	Ethan Zobelle (11 episodes, 2009)
Henry Rollins	...	AJ Weston (11 episodes, 2009)
Winter Ave Zoli	...	Lyla (11 episodes, 2009)
Dendrie Taylor	...	Luanne / ... (11 episodes, 2008-2009)

Also Known As:

Forever Sam Crow (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:45 min (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-MA | Singapore:M18 (season 1) | Australia:MA

Company:

FX Network

Trivia:

According to an interview with Kurt Sutter, the pilot episode was entirely shot with actor Scott Glenn in the role of Clay Morrow. After deciding to go in a different direction with the character, the role was re-cast with Ron Perlman and Clay's scenes were re-shot.

Quotes:

Jackson 'Jax' Teller: [voiceover, reading his fathers memoirs] A true outlaw finds the balance between the passion in his heart and the reason in his mind. The outcome is the balance of might and right.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (2009) (VG)

Best new show of 2008

I decided to watch "Sons of Anarchy" initially because I am a fan of Charlie Hunnam (a seriously under used and under rated actor,) Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal. What I didn't expect was the best ensemble I've seen in a TV show in years. Every cast member is spot on and the three I mentioned are positively brilliant. In the first five minutes, I completely forgot that Charlie Hunnam is British because his American accent is excellent. This show is heavy on violence and rough language, but it all fits in with the story...as do the occasional sex scenes. Everything about it is excellent: the acting, scripts, sets, cinematography and direction. I'm thrilled that this excellent show will have a second season. If you haven't seen it, all episodes except the finale (to come) are available on line. I hope many more people will watch this terrific show.