Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
10-07-08, 06:56 PM
#1
DVD Talk God
Thread Starter
Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
Sweet. 
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-so...,3918679.story
http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-so...,3918679.story
FX wants to keep "Sons of Anarchy" on the road for a while longer.
The cable network has picked up its new drama, about the members of an outlaw motorcycle club, for a second season. Critical praise and remarkably consistent ratings helped fuel FX's decision.
"It's incredibly gratifying to everyone at FX at this time when 'The Shield' -- the show that got our critically acclaimed original programming brand started -- is airing its final season, their loyal audience has embraced 'Sons of Anarchy' and made it a success," FX president John Landgraf says.
The two shows share a connection: Kurt Sutter, a writer and executive producer of "The Shield," created "Sons of Anarchy," and "Shield" star Jay Karnes has a recurring part on the new show.
"Sons of Anarchy" stars Charlie Hunnam as Jax Teller, the son of the titular biker club's late father and its current vice president, who's wondering if the club's criminal activities are what his dad intended. The show also stars Katey Sagal as Jax's mother, Ron Perlman as his stepfather, the club's co-founder and president. The clubs is also trying to protect its small Northern California home from the influence of outside drug dealers and encroaching sprawl.
In its five weekly telecasts, the series is averaging 5.4 million viewers (first airings are in the 2 million-viewer range), 3.5 million of whom fall in the adults 18-49 demographic. The show has retained 97 percent of its weekly viewers since its premiere, which FX says is the most consistent performance for a first-year drama in network history.
A date for the 13-episode second season hasn't been set.
The cable network has picked up its new drama, about the members of an outlaw motorcycle club, for a second season. Critical praise and remarkably consistent ratings helped fuel FX's decision.
"It's incredibly gratifying to everyone at FX at this time when 'The Shield' -- the show that got our critically acclaimed original programming brand started -- is airing its final season, their loyal audience has embraced 'Sons of Anarchy' and made it a success," FX president John Landgraf says.
The two shows share a connection: Kurt Sutter, a writer and executive producer of "The Shield," created "Sons of Anarchy," and "Shield" star Jay Karnes has a recurring part on the new show.
"Sons of Anarchy" stars Charlie Hunnam as Jax Teller, the son of the titular biker club's late father and its current vice president, who's wondering if the club's criminal activities are what his dad intended. The show also stars Katey Sagal as Jax's mother, Ron Perlman as his stepfather, the club's co-founder and president. The clubs is also trying to protect its small Northern California home from the influence of outside drug dealers and encroaching sprawl.
In its five weekly telecasts, the series is averaging 5.4 million viewers (first airings are in the 2 million-viewer range), 3.5 million of whom fall in the adults 18-49 demographic. The show has retained 97 percent of its weekly viewers since its premiere, which FX says is the most consistent performance for a first-year drama in network history.
A date for the 13-episode second season hasn't been set.
07-31-09, 07:28 AM
#6
DVD Talk God
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV)
Posts: 130,275
Received 616 Likes
on
495 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
BUMP:
FYI - F/X is reairing S1 over the course of August before S2 starts in September. The first few episodes air this weekend (late Sat night I think). I never saw S1, and based on the word of mouth, sounds like I missed a good thing, so this works for me.
FYI - F/X is reairing S1 over the course of August before S2 starts in September. The first few episodes air this weekend (late Sat night I think). I never saw S1, and based on the word of mouth, sounds like I missed a good thing, so this works for me.
07-31-09, 08:30 AM
#7
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
Thanks for the info! I was trying to catch up on Hulu, but they started yanking episodes before I could do that. And it really was a good show once you got into it! Need to program the TiVo!
08-10-09, 02:34 AM
#10
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I just got done watching the full 1st season. I had seen the first few episodes when they originally aired, though lost track. This series really grabbed my attention, I have been watching them one after the other. The finale, "The Revelator" was the best yet, with a great cliffhanger for the second season, (which is just under a month away). Most of the TV I watch are reruns of my favorites, and I'm very picky when it comes to current series. I'm happy to say that Sons of Anarchy is on my "will absolutely tune in every week for" list. It is an original story with intriguing characters. Great performances by Ron Perlman, Charlie Hunnam, and Katey Sagal.
And I was hoping someone could clear something up for me, I was either not paying enough attention or perhaps it hasn't been explained yet; but did they ever explain how John Teller died? His grave in the last episode said he died in 1993, when I believe Jax was around 14-15?
And I was hoping someone could clear something up for me, I was either not paying enough attention or perhaps it hasn't been explained yet; but did they ever explain how John Teller died? His grave in the last episode said he died in 1993, when I believe Jax was around 14-15?
08-10-09, 06:13 AM
#11
Suspended; also need updated email
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
No that is part of the ongoing mystery
Did Clay and even Jax's mum have any part in Jax's dad's death
I really do love this show. The scenes of violence are awesome
Did Clay and even Jax's mum have any part in Jax's dad's death
I really do love this show. The scenes of violence are awesome
08-10-09, 12:08 PM
#12
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
And I was hoping someone could clear something up for me, I was either not paying enough attention or perhaps it hasn't been explained yet; but did they ever explain how John Teller died? His grave in the last episode said he died in 1993, when I believe Jax was around 14-15?
08-10-09, 01:07 PM
#13
DVD Talk God
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I read an article that said Kurt Sutter, the creator of this show, is planning a 7 season story arc. However, that all hinges on the ratings and FX of course.
08-10-09, 01:36 PM
#14
DVD Talk God
Thread Starter
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
considering they were pretty good last year, i can't imagine it won't stick around for several years. even more so now that FX has lost The Shield.
08-10-09, 02:23 PM
#16
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I have no doubt that Clay (and maybe Jax's mom too) played some role in the death of Jax's father. They hinted at it very briefly a couple times last season and I wouldn't be surprised at all if that is the big reveal/confrontation at the apex of season 2.
08-10-09, 04:31 PM
#17
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: A National Park
Posts: 4,964
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
09-02-09, 11:41 AM
#20
Senior Member
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I just finished watching a marathon of Season 1 as well. Forgive me if this has been asked/explained before: is the scar on Jemma's chest from some kind of heart surgery related to the genetic family problems as mentioned when Abel was born? I think I've stared at Katy Segal's chest enough over the years to know it isn't real. 
Thos.
Thos.
09-02-09, 12:36 PM
#21
DVD Talk God
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV)
Posts: 130,275
Received 616 Likes
on
495 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I've watched all the reairings they've shown this month; I think they air the last 3 eps of S1 this weekend. I am really enjoying this show.
09-03-09, 12:48 AM
#22
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 5,008
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
Just finished catching it all on DVD in time for Season 2 and wow it was awesome. As for the finale....
Can't wait for the kickoff next week!
Spoiler:
It was amazing!
Can't wait for the kickoff next week!
09-07-09, 08:09 PM
#23
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
Was the season finale replay they just showed from S1 longer than original airing last year? I didn't recall it being a full hour & a half, and there were a few scenes, especially towards the end, that didn't look familiar.
09-07-09, 08:12 PM
#24
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Re: Sons of Anarchy renewed for 2nd season...
I tried to watch this last season and the first couple of episode were kind "meh" so I forgot about it. Well I gave it another try last week and ended up going through the entire season in two days. After those first few episodes the show decided to go and get really good.
Can't wait for tomorrow night.
Can't wait for tomorrow night.
