brianjones
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I've seen every episode and no
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is sons of anarchy worth watchin
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Henry Rollins played the show's most compelling villain so far.
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choodi
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If you like nonsensical shows with laughable characters and terrible actions scenes, then Sons of Anarchy is for you.
If you do watch, you better be prepared for a bunch of people making the worst possible decisions they could possibly make to resolve even the most simple of situations and conflicts. Every. Single. Time.
Also, be prepared to follow the exploits of the least likable bunch of characters ever created. Not a single one of them has even the smallest bit of charisma (except maybe Chibs). By the time you get caught up, you will not have a single bit of sympathy for a single one of them and will be actively hoping for their death.
Another thing to prepare for is the worst case of nepotism from the showrunner ever, as he constantly keeps his real-life wife (Katey Sagal) involved well past the character's use-by-date. He is also abusive and critical of anyone who dares call him out on the stupidity and poor quality of his show.
Oh, lots of episodes run well over time for no particular reason and there are loads of inexplicable montages set to really terrible music which are often sung by Katey Sagal (more nepotism).
Also, no one can shoot straight. Ever.
If you do watch, you better be prepared for a bunch of people making the worst possible decisions they could possibly make to resolve even the most simple of situations and conflicts. Every. Single. Time.
Also, be prepared to follow the exploits of the least likable bunch of characters ever created. Not a single one of them has even the smallest bit of charisma (except maybe Chibs). By the time you get caught up, you will not have a single bit of sympathy for a single one of them and will be actively hoping for their death.
Another thing to prepare for is the worst case of nepotism from the showrunner ever, as he constantly keeps his real-life wife (Katey Sagal) involved well past the character's use-by-date. He is also abusive and critical of anyone who dares call him out on the stupidity and poor quality of his show.
Oh, lots of episodes run well over time for no particular reason and there are loads of inexplicable montages set to really terrible music which are often sung by Katey Sagal (more nepotism).
Also, no one can shoot straight. Ever.
KaiserBecks
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It has its moments, but there are other shows you might consider watching first. Sons of Anarchy isn't a bad show, but it isn't that good either.
I wouldn't recommend putting time into watching the show unless you literally have nothing else to do / watch.
I wouldn't recommend putting time into watching the show unless you literally have nothing else to do / watch.
Australian? Charlie isn't Australian...
pitcairn55
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Tough but fair. Still a fun show if you switch your brain off to watch though.
RepairmanJack
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The only season I'd skip is season three. Just watch the premiere and finale and move on to season 4. Season 4 is ok while kind of annoying and 5 + 6 are pretty good.
If you skip season three you may miss some details between the club and the irish but overall not a single damn thing happens that season. It was boring and hard as hell to watch.
blame space
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I saw a few episodes this season and it's pretty crazy. haven't seen any earlier episodes. it definitely seems okay, but I'm gonna watch Justified next.
there's a good transgendered character
there's a good transgendered character
season 5? I watched that episode yesterday, fucking lost it haha. so good. (not gonna spoil it for anyone just watch)
RepairmanJack
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And season 6.
Very true he was fantastic. Also the Steven king cameo was excellent.
HeisenbergLannister
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Heh, this is where I stopped watching on my marathon a few months back. Been thinking about just skipping to the season finale, and I think I will now. Of course, I'm watching Boardwalk Empire so it might be awhile.
I started a couple of weeks ago and I'm at the beginning of season 4. I've thought about watching something better as the last couple of episodes really have been tedious to watch. Still have the Shield and Luther to watch and the new HBO series is supposed to be pretty good as well.
RepairmanJack
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The sad thing is the season probably has the shows best premiere and finale of any other season.
toastyToast
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I started a couple months ago stopping at the start of season 4. I enjoyed the first 2 seasons but man, season 3 is like some Naruto/Bleach filler type shit. Literally nothing happens for the full 13 episodes. I see that S4 is going for a S5 The Shield type of situation which seems appealing but I'm struggling to mustre up the will to continue.
Seriously, season 3 could have easily been 1 or 2 episodes.
Seriously, season 3 could have easily been 1 or 2 episodes.
Overall I like the show. Season 3 I thought was kinda crappy, but then it got better.
One major thing that irks me about it, though (spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen up to and including season 5):
One major thing that irks me about it, though (spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen up to and including season 5):
You mean to tell me that this Jax character's wife Tara is offered an amazing position as what, head neo-natal surgeon in a hospital in a different state, will probably be making hundreds of thousands a year, and this moron DOESN'T want to pick up stakes and leave this shit behind? Like, not even considering it? Wtf?? You have an opportunity to lead a quiet life, where your wife and kids will actually live, and you can play motorcycles all you want while your wife is performing heart surgery on babies, and you won't have to kill anyone ever again. I don't know that I could associate with someone so dumb.
the_prime_mover
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I initially really enjoyed the show as it seemed to have some relatively complex characters, good interactions and the stories felt believable and tense. However, the last few seasons have really soured me as I feel that most of the development has stopped and character motives have been altered without the adequate justification. Plus they have fallen into that spiral of constantly having to be bigger and bolder than the previous season which has resulted in a lot of plot points and set pieces that are utterly outlandish. At this point I will watch the rest of it as I am already this far in, but I will probably put it on the back burner for a while and explore better options.
eXistor
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I've watched the first 5 seasons and I think I'm done with it. It's solidly entertaining throughout, but it's just the same shit every episode and I just don't see it changing. I actually think the comparison "soap opera for dudes" is pretty apt. There are worse shows though and I had fun with it.
/edit: I actually thought S3 was fine, not much worse than the others.
/edit: I actually thought S3 was fine, not much worse than the others.
RepairmanJack
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You quit right before the show is heading in to it's end game. I agree with you that it was getting to the point of it being the same thing over and over again, but the 6th season season really set things in motion for what Sutter has said will be it's last season. At least from what he's said in the past. If you watched that long I would say it's worth sticking around for the final seasons.
NathanMcMahon
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if you like motorcycle drama in the same vein as Renegade then yes. go for it. the show is ridiculous and mildly entertaining.
I recently watched that episode too. At first I was like, "Is that who I think it is?" Blew my mind.
I really liked the first two seasons and then season 3 happened and I just sort of lost interest. Season 4 and 5 (so far) are an improvement.
choodi
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Spot on assessment.
User 479360
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I'd been meaning to get around to starting this, and made a point of doing so this morning. In fact, I just finished the first episode and part of the second.
Is this a show that starts off slowly and gets a lot better before petering out? I remember that, when the finale aired, people were going crazy over it on Facebook and online. However, there seems to be a lot of hate towards it.
The honest truth is that I'm not sure if it's for me. The pilot was boring, the premise of a biker gang doesn't interest me much, but I wanted to give it a chance since it was supposed to be one of the best shows on TV.
I was too bored to watch more of the second episode. I don't know if it's just my mood, or just the show. I know I haven't given it much time, so I probably should give it more.
Favourite shows:
1) Six Feet Under
2) The X-Files
3) Breaking Bad
Is this a show that starts off slowly and gets a lot better before petering out? I remember that, when the finale aired, people were going crazy over it on Facebook and online. However, there seems to be a lot of hate towards it.
The honest truth is that I'm not sure if it's for me. The pilot was boring, the premise of a biker gang doesn't interest me much, but I wanted to give it a chance since it was supposed to be one of the best shows on TV.
I was too bored to watch more of the second episode. I don't know if it's just my mood, or just the show. I know I haven't given it much time, so I probably should give it more.
Favourite shows:
1) Six Feet Under
2) The X-Files
3) Breaking Bad
Listen to this man.
Show is bonkers. But seasons 3.... fuck's sake.
Edit: Goddammit, another necro'd thread.
lazybones18
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Dude no. That show is worse. And I love it
ChubbyHuggs
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Yeah, if you like watching guys in leather cry.
Edit: What the hell. I really should start looking at the dates on these post.
This has my vote.
Edit: What the hell. I really should start looking at the dates on these post.
I've seen every episode. It's a good show, the problem is in the later seasons, the main character, Jax, is thrown into so many different directions you have no idea what his motives/goals are. Also, in the later season an average of 25 people are stabbed or shot in the face per episode. It get really old.
Who is that supposed to be?
Watch the first couple seasons and skip the last or better last two.
Mechanized
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I watched a few seasons. It's ok, but I didn't really like any of the characters so I kinda fell off when the show got into a lull. I have a difficult time watching a show where almost all the characters are despicable assholes.
Mad Season
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season 2 rocked
FLUXCapacitor
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Yes definitely! The first 4 seasons are great. There is a drop off in quality after that, but it's worth following through to the end.
AgentOtaku
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S2 is excellent..... had to quit after S3 tho :/
miscellaneous
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No. First season or two was pretty good (I'd never say it was a great show), but the quality drop off after season 3 (which in itself was only ok) is horrendous. I didn't even bother watching the last season; I just read episode summaries. Sounds like I made a very wise choice.
a secret-boss
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No.
Nothing memorable in that series
Nothing memorable in that series
TarpitCarnivore
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This show gets almost as bad as Dexter and Weeds in terms of having something good early on and then ruining it.
"GUYS WE JUST GOTTA DO ONE MORE JOB"
Whoever compared the show to A-Team/CHiPS is pretty spot on in terms of analogy. It feels like a show that should have aired 15 years ago.
"GUYS WE JUST GOTTA DO ONE MORE JOB"
Whoever compared the show to A-Team/CHiPS is pretty spot on in terms of analogy. It feels like a show that should have aired 15 years ago.
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