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

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 512 out of 577
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 577
  3. Negative: 41 out of 577
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  1. JennetP.
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    One of the few shows that pose moral questions, instead of illustrating moral certainties. (Note to USA Today: those of us who aren't lost don't need a compass.) And though it may not replicate every last detail of the MC lifestyle, SOA absolutely nails the outlaw spirit that animates many American subcultures. Individual characters are beautifully drawn, each distinctive yet One of the few shows that pose moral questions, instead of illustrating moral certainties. (Note to USA Today: those of us who aren't lost don't need a compass.) And though it may not replicate every last detail of the MC lifestyle, SOA absolutely nails the outlaw spirit that animates many American subcultures. Individual characters are beautifully drawn, each distinctive yet archetypal, the product of writers, actors, and directors at the top of their game. But, as good as they are individually (Katey, dust off that award shelf, your Golden Globe is finally on its way!), collectively they are even better. There is genius in the casting of this show, so much that, when characters claim that separation from SAMCRO would be worse than death, the sentiment seems perfectly reasonable, even self-evident. My favorite new show, hands down.… Expand
  2. NickyP
    Aug 23, 2010
    10
    it took me a while to finally check out sons of anarchy, and man was i shocked. fantastic show! acting is great, and the story keeps my interest... this show pushing "the shield" as fx's best drama series to date! i can not wait for season 3.
  3. MikeK
    Sep 9, 2010
    8
    Not bad, but it lacks the complexity and nuance of season 2, and the dialogue and writing get a bit predictable and soap opera-y in spots. Overall, an entertaining, but not quite stellar first season for a show that would soon join the ranks of modern TV's best.
  4. justnother1
    Oct 24, 2012
    10
    I want to heap so much praise on this gripping and wonderfully written show. Sons is one of the very best cable offerings, the lead actors have depth and complexity and a slew of excellent guest stars (like the incomparable Walter Goggins in a tour de force portrayal of a transsexual call 'girl') make this a must watch provided you have a strongish stomach. 5 stars all the way
  5. Petrovita
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    One of the best tv shows i've ever seen. It has everything. The characters are very interesting and the show keeps you glued to the screen as you watch with what happens in each of the characters life and the motorbike club. I can only recommend this show, nothing wrong with it at all. Best acting in a show too. The best cast for this type of show aswell. So many details in the show andOne of the best tv shows i've ever seen. It has everything. The characters are very interesting and the show keeps you glued to the screen as you watch with what happens in each of the characters life and the motorbike club. I can only recommend this show, nothing wrong with it at all. Best acting in a show too. The best cast for this type of show aswell. So many details in the show and scenes it'll only leave you satisfied after each episode is over. Kurt Sutter is a genious. He even went out for sometime to stay with a motorbike club before producing the first episodes. That's dedication. Well done Kurt. You deserve endless grammy's in my book.… Expand
  6. codfather96
    May 17, 2011
    8
    I used to think all bikers were people who hung on to a America that does not exsist anymore but that does not matter as I now think that they are ball cutting, ruthless bad asses, damn I want one of those jackets and Katey Segal is hot.
  7. MonopolyBag
    Sep 4, 2011
    10
    Best of the Best. Strong story, not overly done, characters are very strong and even though theya re abd, you feel for them. This is my favorite show I have ever watched. End of story.
  8. joegernaut
    Mar 31, 2011
    10
    this is by far one of the BEST shows ever . that's all I'm going to say if I go on it would be all spoilers . .
  9. xiangruidexter
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
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  10. vivped
    Sep 7, 2011
    10
    OMG a total 10!!!!! It totally delivered can not wait to see how Season 4 plays out. I hope they get rid of the mayor like they did with Stal he needs to go!!!!!!
  11. TheBlackMist
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Absolutely the BEST TV show to come out of the states since The Sopranos

    I got Season 1 out of curiosity cause it was cheap and my love for the â
  12. Ven-Wede
    Feb 9, 2012
    7
    The main downfall that the first season of Sons of Anarchy has is in the writing. The dialogue can often be rather pedestrian, and the dramatic moments are generally pretty contrived and histrionic. However, the acting is brilliant (Perlman and Sagal are stand-outs), and the impressive depth of the characters helps ease you through the hammier moments of the script. The action thatThe main downfall that the first season of Sons of Anarchy has is in the writing. The dialogue can often be rather pedestrian, and the dramatic moments are generally pretty contrived and histrionic. However, the acting is brilliant (Perlman and Sagal are stand-outs), and the impressive depth of the characters helps ease you through the hammier moments of the script. The action that naturally comes with the biker premise is well done; although there could probably be a little more of it. Overall, a good start to the series. Recommended to fans of The Sopranos that perhaps want something similar, albeit not as heavy.… Expand
  13. chughead
    Jan 13, 2012
    10
    Sign me up to be a PROSPECT!...I drunk the Kool-Aide. Sopranos of the biker gang. All warrior alpha-male! The females are loyal and tough but sexy. Its modern Sparta 300 toned down...THIS - - IS - - SAM - - CROW!!
  14. Ewynn
    Nov 7, 2012
    10
    An amazing show. Realistic (the scenarist have been in a motorcycle club before writing the plot), captivating.. The actors are freaking awesome. Even if you're not really into bikes/bikers, just try to see the first episodes and you won't be disappointed. With a scenario that doesn't reveal all the "mythology" and has no timeout, you'll want to have your own Harley and have a beer with them.
  15. 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.
  16. N4styP1mple
    Dec 31, 2012
    9
    Love it. Great show. I've been able to get into all the characters which I find hard with a lot of TV these days. But have enjoyed this series a lot. I found that I was always looking forward to the next episode and was trying to guess ahead the plot line. The show definately deserves more praise then some of the crap on our tv screens these days.
  17. Heapsy
    Jan 17, 2013
    8
    This is one of televisions most talked about cable series of the year, and it deserves the recognition. Sons of Anarchy puts viewers on the edge of their seats simply by showcasing the dynamic interactions between characters with strong convictions, alternative moralities and deep connections to one another. Jax Teller, the anti-hero of the series, is easily relatable. His struggle betweenThis is one of televisions most talked about cable series of the year, and it deserves the recognition. Sons of Anarchy puts viewers on the edge of their seats simply by showcasing the dynamic interactions between characters with strong convictions, alternative moralities and deep connections to one another. Jax Teller, the anti-hero of the series, is easily relatable. His struggle between his family life and club life is clear and continues to create more divergence as the show goes on. Furthermore, the other club members of SAMCRO have their own sub-plots which cause viewers to root for them and the club overall, even if they are in the wrong.

    What I like best about the show, and is a recurring theme throughout the series, is the rivalry between Jax and his sinister Father in Law, Clay Morrow. It    … Expand
  18. smokeee
    Apr 21, 2013
    10
    best show period right there with breaking bad lol worth watching im not even a biker are nothing show straight gangstA is just great ALL AROUND if i havent seen it yet start from season 1
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Joed
    Sep 8, 2009
    10
    all you idiots who dont like this show have no idea what your talking about. especially the guy who said the acting was bad. come on peg bundy turned into a hardcore biker wife is so classic. she is so amazing, same with ron pearlman and hunnam. all the actors actually fit their roles, they are good actors on top of it, and the plot and story line makes you like this motorcycle crew that all you idiots who dont like this show have no idea what your talking about. especially the guy who said the acting was bad. come on peg bundy turned into a hardcore biker wife is so classic. she is so amazing, same with ron pearlman and hunnam. all the actors actually fit their roles, they are good actors on top of it, and the plot and story line makes you like this motorcycle crew that are criminals. just like the sopranos only more grittier and edgier. favorite show on tv and i would be very upset if it would ever get cancelled.… Expand
  22. AndyB
    Sep 4, 2008
    10
    Excellent and dark. If you find yourself wanting to root for the bad guys as in the Sopranos, then this show is for you.
  23. philn
    Dec 3, 2009
    10
    by far my number 1 show on tv love all the people involved with the show can not wait till next season
  24. BlackAcidDragon
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    i'll cut to the chase with this review. best series of sons of anarchy yet. the story is written so well i felt as desperate as jax did in his journey to find abel. great ending to the series as well
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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"
  29. 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.
  30. krazyxazn
    Dec 4, 2010
    10
    Great show. I've been watching this since it first released. Just watched the Season 3 finale and I'm very pleased and can't wait for the next season.
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#40 Best 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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