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'Sons of Anarchy' season premiere: Don't look back
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Those of you hoping to ease back into "Sons of Anarchy" with the Season 4 premiere are A) probably disappointed and B) probably watching the wrong show.Fourteen months have passed in "SOA" time since the end of last season, but there's next to no looking back in the jam-packed 90-minute premiere. By the end of the episode at least three major story lines are in play, and it feels as if we're in for a relentless season.
The season opens with SAMCRO being released from prison after just over a year and returning to a Charming that's starting to look a lot different than the one they left. Before they even reach town, the club passes a sign for a new, upscale subdivision, and when they do arrive, they discover that the county sheriff has taken over law enforcement in town, and the lieutenant in charge of patrolling Charming (Rockmond Dunbar) is not going to be the friendly sort.
In short order we learn that the feds are hoping to crack down on the Sons using the RICO organized-crime statute; that Jax spent much of his time in prison thinking about getting out of the club (his much-teased "greed and fear" speech, it turns out, is to Tara); and that the club's business relationship with the Russians is going to be a temporary one.
The exclamation point for that last thread comes at Opie's wedding, where -- in a "Godfather"-ish sequence scored to a cover of "It's a Wonderful World" -- Jax, Clay and Co. kill Viktor Putlova and several members of his crew and take possession of a huge shipment of guns. Even the prison-bound Otto ("SOA" creator Kurt Sutter) gets in on the action, taking retribution on one of Putlova's men who shivved Jax.
It's a major statement on SAMCRO's part, and it will likely cause huge ripple effects throughout the rest of the season. Because we're sure it won't take long for word about what happened at the wedding site to reach the cops.
What did you think of the "SOA" season premiere? Where do you think SAMCRO's actions tonight will lead them in the rest of Season 4?
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Best Show Ever!!!
Uh, it probably won't take long for word to reach the cops, seeing as they, you know, killed the fed who was undercover with the Russians.
Wow !
What a great show.
I guess SAMCRO doesn't have to worry about ferreting out an undercover fed.
Loved it as usual! Kudos to these writers. Layers and layers and layers. If I knew what was going to happen next, this wouldn't be my favorite (worth putting a book down) show.
Right now I'm wondering if John Teller is really dead? Thought Jemma and Clay killed all along now.......hmm not so sure anymore. We'll see. Yes it was tough to jump into a 13 month gap - but wow - I'm in again for another great season.
Just goes to show working undercover is probably the worst job in law enforcement. WHOOPS.
It so frakin rocked tonite!!!!
Well worth the wait!!!
SoA forever!!!!
Gemma finding the note at the end was great. I fear for Tara, as I'm sure Gemma will figure out Tara knows stuff she's not supposed to know.
When I was watching last night - I thought that Lincoln Potter was John Teller! They look alike. Maybe he is not dead and this is his way of getting revenge on Clay and Jemma and keeping Jax safe!
Been watching since day 1. Hottest show on. But this season - I'm so undone by Jax's hair. Loved his tough, wild, free biker look. Now I'm just seeing the tough, w/o wild & free. Am I right ladies? Please grow it cause it looks so good.
Also, can someone tell me what the deal is with the "SAMCRO" identity? Sounds pretty racist. What's up?
Wow......2 people just brought up what I have been wondering...what if Jack Teller is not dead. Lisa, I like your thought line, as it would be perfect. The season finale rocked, and then they jumped right into it this season. This show keeps me waiting (impatiently I might add) for each new episode.