Sons of Anarchy

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 3, 2008
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 577 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 512 out of 577
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  3. Negative: 41 out of 577
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  1. Theurgic
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    This website's "critics" are so detached from audiences it's insane. No wonder why this site is so unreliable. 8.4 is a very fair rating for this show but not 6.4. That is setting the bar way lower than what it should be. The show has it's flaws like any show. A personal thing I dislike about it is that everyone talks in a deeply low voice during every conversation. There are other thingsThis website's "critics" are so detached from audiences it's insane. No wonder why this site is so unreliable. 8.4 is a very fair rating for this show but not 6.4. That is setting the bar way lower than what it should be. The show has it's flaws like any show. A personal thing I dislike about it is that everyone talks in a deeply low voice during every conversation. There are other things like characters making unrealistically poor choices and majority of everyone in gun fights have storm trooper aim. However I was able to get past these flaws in the show once I realized what the foundation of the show was. It's a group of people who are outlaws that treat each other like a family. To me I compare it to the story of RDR 2 but just not as intense. RDR 2 outlaws don't have as many resources and doesn't nearly have as many members considering the gang spans across Western United States. Despite the differences the character development in the show is like that of a modern RDR 2. The show has a lot of similarities in this aspect. There is betrayal, conflicting ideas on what's best for the gang, and a constant threat lurking about that slowly diminishes their numbers that typically happen because the guy who's leadership is in question makes a bad call. It's a great show and it's even more entertaining when you compare it to the gem RDR 2.… Expand
  2. Dragonfly44
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    The first season takes some time to get used to just like many great shows, but the shows shows it is quite capable of being utterly fantastic

    Rating - 83%
  3. ergenecondom
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    efsanedir kesinlikle izleyin karakterler işlenişi bağlılık çok güzel dram ve sezon sonlarıda noluyor amınakoyim dedirtiyor tek kelime ile efsanedir.
  4. MiguelSoares14
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Great TV Show which show us, sort of, the life of the old motorcycle clubs. Great story, great characters and amazing actors. I loved the soundtrack as well and it couldn't end any better. It's on the top of my favourite TV Shows alongside Breaking Bad.
  5. paddybee
    Mar 23, 2017
    9
    A great series that was full of action, suspense and drama each episode. Seemed to lose itself by the seventh season though by trying to wrap up every story line, but still enjoyable.
  6. bryb
    Oct 19, 2016
    4
    The show is addictive, definitely, but it's hard to work out why. Each episode is like the missions you get on Grand Theft Auto: "yeah, I'd love to help, but I gotta problem with this guy/group. Help me out and I'll help you out". The acting wasn't very good throughout and I've been all over Ireland and have never heard anyone with the Irish accents in this show. They were embarrassinglyThe show is addictive, definitely, but it's hard to work out why. Each episode is like the missions you get on Grand Theft Auto: "yeah, I'd love to help, but I gotta problem with this guy/group. Help me out and I'll help you out". The acting wasn't very good throughout and I've been all over Ireland and have never heard anyone with the Irish accents in this show. They were embarrassingly bad. Also all the affection between the sons was pretty cringey. Still, plenty of action in it to make up for all the garbage in between.… Expand
  7. Will73
    Sep 14, 2016
    0
    I hate this show. The MC Members are all pieces of **** No one credible or likable character in S.O.A MC. Jax is a childish turd with no moral compass. I just wanted them all to die. I felt no sympathy or empathy for them (except maybe Oppie and Otto - these two being the staunchest, most loyal blokes in the club!)). this is really a Soap Opera with harleys and lots of penis insecurity.I hate this show. The MC Members are all pieces of **** No one credible or likable character in S.O.A MC. Jax is a childish turd with no moral compass. I just wanted them all to die. I felt no sympathy or empathy for them (except maybe Oppie and Otto - these two being the staunchest, most loyal blokes in the club!)). this is really a Soap Opera with harleys and lots of penis insecurity. The women are absolute 2nd class citizens. The 'strong' female characters are either psychopathic bullies or weak-willed neurotic schmucks . The writing was choatic and ... well just dreadful. The writers should all be ashamed for churning out such swill. Season 4 was the worst ending I have ever witnessed in any TV show .. ever. The writers just took a massive dump on the fans of the show to keep their options open. i was stunned that they would have chosen such a cowardly ending to what should have been a defining season of the show.

    The members of the MC kill with impunity. The whole 'outlaw thing' is just done very badly with this show. there was so much scope for a genuine (even brutal) exploration of the Outlaw Zeitgeist but the writers just fell into lazy and complacent cliche and pop-psychology.

    Don't watch Sons of Anarchy. Seems like a show made for white males with quasi-authoritarian personalities. Horrible stuff. I'm sure even bikers (well the ones with a brain) hate this show.    … Expand
  8. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    6
    This show has a lot of promise but it disappoints. This is supposed to be about a ruthless biker gang yet no-one in the gang looks intimidating if you added some actors who are like 6'4" and muscly but don't say anything it would improve it a lot. The character development though is brilliant but not quite good enough to warrant it a higher score.
  9. GrumpyGamer85
    May 13, 2015
    10
    Thank god for netflix

    i have recently watched seasons 1-6 (waiting on 7) and i was hooked from the start.i like the characters the bikes and the ups and downs of charming.

    i don't remember my brain going off on to other things when watching and thats a good sign for me :)

    these tv series put movies to shame i love them.
  10. pete1977
    May 2, 2015
    1
    so much bulla in the show. come on writers, be more real please. The show is so slow and does not have enough climax. fake ass show. There is also so much unrelated drama and makes the story even more stupid.
  11. drlowdon
    Apr 15, 2015
    7
    The first few episodes of Son’s of Anarchy’s first season certainly showed potential but seemed to lack direction. As a result, despite some good performances, it wasn't immediately clear exactly why we should care about what happens to a bunch of bikers, many of whom aren't particularly nice people.

    Fortunately as the season progressed things started to come together meaning that    The first few episodes of Son’s of Anarchy’s first season certainly showed potential but seemed to lack direction. As a result, despite some good performances, it wasn't immediately clear exactly why we should care about what happens to a bunch of bikers, many of whom aren't particularly nice people.

    Fortunately as the season progressed things started to come together meaning that audiences we treated to some truly gripping drama as battle lines are drawn for what should be a superb second season.

    Overall this was a promising start to a new series.    … Expand
  12. Tss5078
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Some shows just don't sound that interesting, and I admit when I heard about this new show, featuring an outlaw motorcycle club, I wasn't interested. Similar to shows like Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy gained it's reputation by word of mouth. Once word got out about just how well written this show was and how deep the character development was, it gained a following, and by the end, it wasSome shows just don't sound that interesting, and I admit when I heard about this new show, featuring an outlaw motorcycle club, I wasn't interested. Similar to shows like Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy gained it's reputation by word of mouth. Once word got out about just how well written this show was and how deep the character development was, it gained a following, and by the end, it was one of the highest rated shows on cable.

    For over 20 years, SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Originals) and Sheriff Wayne Uncer (Dayton Callie) have kept the small town of Charming California safe, a suburban paradise in an otherwise corrupt world. A series of events start to change all that, and SAMCRO is forced under the microscope. A shift in attitude, an ambitious young sheriff, and the ATF all threaten to destroy Charming and SAMCRO. Left with few options, the club must form new alliances and carry on business as usual if they hope to survive.

    I'll be the first to admit that I was wrong about this show, I just couldn't wrap my head around it. How could a show about a motorcycle club be any good? It turns out that it was more than good, due to a combination of complex characters and tremendous writing. No one would have ever imagined just how in depth and shocking this show would become, and it's a real tribute to Creator, Kurt Sutter, who always had another trick up his sleeve. Just when it seems like there is nowhere else to go, the show changes direction, characters change, and the story evolves. Sons of Anarchy seemingly gets better with every season, but it's not just due to the writing, it's the actors themselves.

    Sons of Anarchy has some of the best writing I've seen in a television show and the characters (while on the surface are nothing more than outlaw bikers) are so complex and interesting that I was hooked after just a few episodes. This show is as addicting as it gets, because everything seems to fall into place and it just work. From the casting, to the comedic moments, there isn't anything about this show that I could possibly complain about, as it earned it's reputation for being one of the best shows on cable. Sons of Anarchy, if nothing else re-enforces the old theory that you most certainly can't judge a book by it's cover.    … Expand
  13. tommyJcuhz
    Jan 17, 2015
    9
    The first season of Sons of Anarchy delves into the underbelly of the motorcycle criminal world with aggressive story action and emotional character depth exuded by passionate performances, particularly from Katey Sagal.

    BEST EPISODE: "The Revelator"
  14. kevtheobald
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    I just watched all six seasons in about a three week period. It is a good show that boils down to the concept that lies and impulsive actions often lead to bad things. There were times when the show was using commonly used story lines, but then they would do a slightly unique spin.
    I cannot say the series was truly original, but it was well executed. If you want a more original series    I just watched all six seasons in about a three week period. It is a good show that boils down to the concept that lies and impulsive actions often lead to bad things. There were times when the show was using commonly used story lines, but then they would do a slightly unique spin.
    I cannot say the series was truly original, but it was well executed. If you want a more original series that has drugs and gangs in the storyline, Breaking Bad is the better option. They did a great job casting and they managed to make you see the human side of some of the worst of characters.
    If you are a fan of gangster style shows, such as The Sopranos or Boardwalk Empire, you will likely enjoy this series. It is six seasons long, so there is ton of shows to take in. Currently, the entire series is on Netflix.    … Expand
  15. dudweiser311
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    Actual score: 20/10 but it only lets me go to a 10, so I guess that is where it will stay. Give this show a try and you wont be disappointed. Of course, set your expectations, unlike some of these reviewers who thought they were going to watch a sitcom. This show is about an outlaw motorcycle club who do outlaw acts. Awesome show!
  16. c230Moeb
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    This is what a television series should be. From season 1 to season 7 this is arguably one of the greatest shows of all time. SOA (along with GOT, Breaking Bad, True Detective, Justified, Banshee, etc) have raised the writing/production bar to new heights.
  17. uforoboso
    Dec 10, 2014
    1
    I've watched this show since the very beginning in 2008, and I'm wiriting this review only after the series finale: this series gets worse season after season. It holds up decently up to season 3 or 4, then is a very sad descent into TV's garbage bin, to the lackluster and lame ending. There are too many good things to do in life and too little time to spend, to waste it watching Sons ofI've watched this show since the very beginning in 2008, and I'm wiriting this review only after the series finale: this series gets worse season after season. It holds up decently up to season 3 or 4, then is a very sad descent into TV's garbage bin, to the lackluster and lame ending. There are too many good things to do in life and too little time to spend, to waste it watching Sons of Anarchy. Kurt Sutter is no Shakespeare, he should just be ashamed by trying to relate his rubbish to the bard.… Expand
  18. ragfur
    Dec 10, 2014
    0
    Terrible over the top writing. Characters are unbelievable, bikers without addiction problems? Bikers with transexual meaningful relationships? Hundreds of bodies with no federal investigators on scene. This is drivel.
  19. 4321ACTION
    Dec 9, 2014
    0
    Nothing more than white trash cheesy garbage.

    I read a few reviews before watching, gave it a few episodes to see if anything worthwhile developed. Nope. Talk about the desensitization and dumbing down of society. Do any people over the age of 12, that dont live in a trailer park or ghetto.. actually find this "entertaining"? I mean seriously.. they cant finish a proper sentence and    Nothing more than white trash cheesy garbage.

    I read a few reviews before watching, gave it a few episodes to see if anything worthwhile developed. Nope.

    Talk about the desensitization and dumbing down of society. Do any people over the age of 12, that dont live in a trailer park or ghetto.. actually find this "entertaining"? I mean seriously.. they cant finish a proper sentence and throughout speak like uneducated street corner wannabe thug idiots. They kill with absolutely no remorse whatsoever and then a minute later say "please", "thank you", hug other men, cry in front of rival gangs etc... definitely not the Hells Angels thats for sure. And whats with the show producers obsession with skanky fat old mens arses? Every last episode I've watched has an arse in it. Disgusting. A few of the actors are good elsewhere, but the scripts given in this series are absolutely pathetic.

    Trash TV period end of. Go away already with this garbage FX!!!!!    … Expand
  20. prudenceb
    Nov 7, 2014
    7
    I was hoping to find something to watch as good as Breaking Bad but did not. I know people that are like a couple of the characters in SOA so in that respect the show is somewhat depressing for me. Why would anybody want to live this for real? I have only watched season 1 so far but I have yet to find a character I admire. Especially when it comes to the women. However I do find the lackI was hoping to find something to watch as good as Breaking Bad but did not. I know people that are like a couple of the characters in SOA so in that respect the show is somewhat depressing for me. Why would anybody want to live this for real? I have only watched season 1 so far but I have yet to find a character I admire. Especially when it comes to the women. However I do find the lack of morality in all the characters very amusing. The way of life is amusing as well. I am thoroughly fascinated at how socially stunted they all are. I get the feeling that all they want for Christmas is a bigger "caveman club". Hopefully it will keep my interest because there is not much out there ATM except for Big Bang. At least the mafia portrayals in movies seemed more sophisticated or should I say a less unsophisticated. I really want to admire one of the characters "in the club" but impossible ATM.… Expand
  21. GibHall
    Sep 4, 2014
    6
    I had high hopes for this show. Sadly, the first season of SOA has been a huge disappointment. The characters don't have much depth, the plots twists are at times laughable (no, I really did laugh out loud on several occasions) and, in season 1, you could see some plot developments coming from a mile away. I don't really care about any of the characters after watching all 13 episodes and II had high hopes for this show. Sadly, the first season of SOA has been a huge disappointment. The characters don't have much depth, the plots twists are at times laughable (no, I really did laugh out loud on several occasions) and, in season 1, you could see some plot developments coming from a mile away. I don't really care about any of the characters after watching all 13 episodes and I got to the point that I found that the way Jax walks annoys me. I'll try season 2 in the hopes that it gets better.

    This is not a good example of the "New Golden Age of Cable."    … Expand
  22. Stingerbee
    Aug 30, 2014
    8
    The plot lines tend to get a bit ridiculous and seem to be tacked on at times. In fact, that feeling crept up on me more than once where it seemed like the writers brainstormed with the end verdict being "Ooh we should do that! Yeah that would be cool!" without thinking much about how that would pan out in the greater scope of things. And yet despite this and all its other flaws I loveThe plot lines tend to get a bit ridiculous and seem to be tacked on at times. In fact, that feeling crept up on me more than once where it seemed like the writers brainstormed with the end verdict being "Ooh we should do that! Yeah that would be cool!" without thinking much about how that would pan out in the greater scope of things. And yet despite this and all its other flaws I love this show and its character portrayal.… Expand
  23. CoopLc
    Aug 23, 2014
    9
    Not the best season of SoA, but a awesome and badass start. The season develops the characters very well and every episode you feel like something bad is going to happen. I don't give it a 10 because the music montages drive me crazy. I know that they keep on doing this kind of scenes but they don't bother me as they used to in the first season.
  24. TheSevenPsycho
    Aug 15, 2014
    10
    I love so much this series, seems not, but the main plot it is full of dramatic events and interesting conversations. Do not be fooled by the synopsis, are not only motorcycles and scantily clad girls...
    in my opinion one of the best series that I'm watching, highly recommend it.
  25. wizard5353
    May 15, 2014
    3
    The cast is great but the plot lines are terrible. Each episode sees characters doing stupid unrealistic things that make no sense at all. They get in to a new mess at every turn and you just find yourself shouting at the screen: "Why would you do that!?!?!" They are meant to be a hard core biker gang, yet they keep letting enemies live when they have them at gun point only to get shot inThe cast is great but the plot lines are terrible. Each episode sees characters doing stupid unrealistic things that make no sense at all. They get in to a new mess at every turn and you just find yourself shouting at the screen: "Why would you do that!?!?!" They are meant to be a hard core biker gang, yet they keep letting enemies live when they have them at gun point only to get shot in the back by the same enemies in the next scene. No one seems to learn! It's enraging and aimed at brainless soap opera fans who just have to have something to watch regardless of if it makes any sense!

    I’m giving it 3 stars just because I think the cast is great. Nothing else about this program is.    … Expand
  26. DarkSoul47
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    Kurt Sutter is a smart man, that's obvious. Making a series about biker gangs may look like a simple thing. But it's clear to see that story is inspired by Hamlet. And also characters are good. They're not on the screen for wasting time. Each of them have good stories. If you like trio of Bikes, babes and beer, if you like to see tough biker guys, and if you interested in promisingKurt Sutter is a smart man, that's obvious. Making a series about biker gangs may look like a simple thing. But it's clear to see that story is inspired by Hamlet. And also characters are good. They're not on the screen for wasting time. Each of them have good stories. If you like trio of Bikes, babes and beer, if you like to see tough biker guys, and if you interested in promising story-line, this is a good title for you.… Expand
  27. Lewismcl
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    Very well thought out and executed show, absolutely enthralling once you get hooked, first couple of episodes it was trying to find its feet and catch a lot of people up on outlaw life and unfortunately to people with not patience (see negative reviews)it lost some people, it is certainly worth a watch and the latest season (season 6) is true anarchy a lot of the time, see trailer linkVery well thought out and executed show, absolutely enthralling once you get hooked, first couple of episodes it was trying to find its feet and catch a lot of people up on outlaw life and unfortunately to people with not patience (see negative reviews)it lost some people, it is certainly worth a watch and the latest season (season 6) is true anarchy a lot of the time, see trailer link attached. cant wait for the final season will sorely miss it, but glad they are sticking to the arc that Sutter designed at the very beginning which is great.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRHszQYyD6g    … Expand
  28. kmc5129
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    Best show on TV! This show doesn't get any recognition. It baffles me it hasn't won any awards. The writing is unbelievable. Every week you sit on the edge of your seat. There are scenes you cry you city like a baby. Let alone Charlie Hunnam deserves some recognition for his acting on the finale. He was phenomenal.
  29. TantricSky
    Oct 29, 2013
    0
    Oh my God, why didn't anybody think of this sooner! A show about bikers! Tough, independent, sexy, All- American outlaws riding Harleys and kicking butt! But wait, don't they mostly make their money from manufacturing and selling crank, a highly addictive and harmful substance that is killing the soul of blue collar America? Yeah, and I think they may also run drugged out, abused youngOh my God, why didn't anybody think of this sooner! A show about bikers! Tough, independent, sexy, All- American outlaws riding Harleys and kicking butt! But wait, don't they mostly make their money from manufacturing and selling crank, a highly addictive and harmful substance that is killing the soul of blue collar America? Yeah, and I think they may also run drugged out, abused young white slaves for prostitution. Hmm, maybe not such great American heroes after all. But wait, they run guns right? Now that IS cool and All-American, kill, kill, death, death, yeah! Problem solved, they're ultra cool biker who ONLY run guns, no crank or underage whores.… Expand
  30. Spangle
    Aug 19, 2013
    10
    Amazing first season of Sons of Anarchy. The show is filled with thrills, action, and makes you care about the characters right out of the gate. One of the most successful opening seasons I have seen.
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#40 Best TV Season of 2008
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#4 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 12, 2012
    80
    It's grindhouse and art house, and it carries itself as if it doesn't give a damn what you think of it. And its infuriating push-pull quality is still fascinating.
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  2. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    80
    Sons of Anarchy is bloody, disturbing and maniacally addictive.
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  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    83
    Trade press has labeled this "'Easy Rider' Meets 'The Sopranos,'" which seems apt. Show comes from Kurt Sutter, longtime co-executive producer of "The Shield" (and married to Sagal) so that should give you a sense of tone and texture - violent, taut, well written.
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