Sons of Anarchy
Let freedom ride.
Created by Kurt Sutter
On FX
A dark, violent saga of an outlaw motorcycle club torn between tradition and reform, driven by internal conflict and the moral cost of criminal enterprise.
The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) are an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States and overseas. The show focused on the original and founding charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original, often referred to by the acronym SAMCRO, Sam Crow, or simply Redwood Charter. The charter operates both legal and illegal businesses in the small town of Charming, California. They combine gun-running and a garage, and involvement in porn film industry. Clay, the charter president, likes it old school and violent; while Jax, his stepson and the club's VP, has thoughts about changing the way things are done. Their conflict has effects on both the club and their personal relationship, especially when Jax goes on a personal quest to cleanse the SAMCRO name and image.
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Is Sons of Anarchy violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of series.
Is Sons of Anarchy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does Sons of Anarchy leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Sons of Anarchy scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Sons of Anarchy easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Sons of Anarchy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sons of Anarchy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sons of Anarchy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sons of Anarchy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sons of Anarchy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
