• Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 3, 2008
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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  • Summary: The lives of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club are explored in Kurt Sutter's new drama.
  • Genre(s): Drama
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Few series have exploded onto the scene with such a rich array of potential stories and inherently interesting characters.
  2. A complex and well-built drama that leaves the viewer wondering if there's enough humanity here to make the hard-boiled stories worth following.
  3. 37
    Sons wants us to care about their hopes and struggles, but gives no clue as to why we might do so.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 70
  2. Negative: 5 out of 70
  1. JennetP.
    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 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
    • 6 of 6 users said yes
  2. BrianC.
    5
    Not great. Son's is obviously modeled on the Soprano's, which would be great if the show were better. There is nothing in these characters to love, its just a nasty bunch, making it hard to root for them. Its ok, but not great, I removed the Season Pass from my Tivo after episode 2. Expand
    • 0 of 6 users said yes
  3. BernardoS.
    1
    Didn't got my attention mainly because of the fact that it doesn't happen in our days.
    • 0 of 5 users said yes

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