Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09

Fist of Doom · 11-03-09, 11:11 AM

Synopsis:

Spoiler:

4 more episodes left after tonight.

Fandango · 11-03-09, 12:58 PM

The title of this episode means judge in Chinese for whatever that's worth.

Chuck Finlay · 11-03-09, 01:40 PM

I am so pumped, I love SOA, and with the season coming close to its end, you have to wonder what will become of LOAN, and if Opie will become aware of how Donna's death actually came about

chrisih8u · 11-03-09, 11:06 PM

90 minutes next week

Next week's preview:

Spoiler:

kstublen · 11-03-09, 11:07 PM

Tonight's episode was good. I felt really bad for Otto there at the beginning. The entire scene with Jax, Opie, Bobby, and Tig with the judge and his son was pretty intense. Really felt bad for Opie there and you could see how much he blames himself. I said it last week and I'll say it again this week, I am glad Tig is having a hard time doing bad things after he killed Donna. Obviously Darby died (can't get too upset about that), but I wonder if Chuckie died? Didn't seem entirely clear to me. I love how Clay has no problem getting guns from Hamas and the Chinese, but thinks earning legitimate money producing pornography is wrong.

I can see why Jax would think Clay torched the studio, but he should look into it just a little more before going Nomad. Will be interesting to see how that plays out. Next week looks great. And a 90 Minute Episode to boot...can't wait!

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Originally Posted by chrisih8u

Next week's preview:

Spoiler:

It was definitely him, although I'm not sure what it was holding.

chrisih8u · 11-03-09, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kstublen

EDIT:

It was definitely him, although I'm not sure what it was holding.

I rewound and couldnt tell.

I thought Luann made up the prison clause.

Fist of Doom · 11-04-09, 12:12 AM

Awesome episode. I need to rewatch to process everything.

Jax seems itching to spill the beans about Donna; Bobby, for one, seems destined to figure it out.

The contrast between SAMCRO and the League is striking. Zobelle is acting with a cool, calculated head and Clay is acting bullheaded and dividing the club. I wonder if Piney will be able to bring them back together.

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Originally Posted by kstublen

I love how Clay has no problem getting guns from Hamas and the Chinese, but thinks earning legitimate money producing pornography is wrong.

I think his problem with the porn business is the fact that Jax is running it.

Jimmy James · 11-04-09, 12:42 AM

I get the problems with porn are:

1) Jax
2) It wasn't his idea (only slightly different than #1)
3) I get the idea he always looked down at Otto and his old lady, so he didn't like losing that relatively higher moral ground

Charlie Goose · 11-04-09, 01:02 AM

Really intense scene with the judge, and how he immediately assumed the attackers were there because of his son.

I love the outlaw biker lingo. "Going Nomad", badass!

MrX · 11-04-09, 02:23 AM

Good episode

I liked the face Opie's daughter made when he kidded the porn chick

uteotw · 11-04-09, 10:53 AM

Loved it for the mostpart, though I am getting a little tired of all the Clay/Jax arguing and am ready for it to just be settled, one way or the other. Bobby is clearly starting to put it together...

I sure hope things work out for the judge and his son, what with the son knowing Dad would let him be murdered rather than throw out a case, but he'd throw out the case to save some letters from his dead wife.

superfro · 11-04-09, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisih8u

90 minutes next week

This mention was followed by the mention of and exclusive look at Avatar as well. I'm guesing the 90 minutes is actually maybe 10 or so more minutes of SoA and 20 minutes more of advertising/commercials. [/cynical]

I LOVE the slow drawnout buildup of Jax/Clay coming to a head and everyone eventually finding out the stuff with Donna. Makes for some awesomely tense scenes and Jax gets to be all badass everytime it happens.

Ropes Pierre · 11-04-09, 01:56 PM

I am not sure who the 4th person was at the judge's house. I think it was the prospect, because Tig was off testing the sample guns.

Tommy Ceez · 11-04-09, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ropes Pierre

I am not sure who the 4th person was at the judge's house. I think it was the prospect, because Tig was off testing the sample guns.

No, he met them at the house as per his convo outside with Jax in front of Bobby

sven · 11-04-09, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ropes Pierre

I am not sure who the 4th person was at the judge's house. I think it was the prospect, because Tig was off testing the sample guns.

Tig was there.

Gunde · 11-04-09, 05:13 PM

Man SAMCRO's truly pathetic. They don't have the brains and they don't have the muscle. How the hell have they survived for so long!?

Fist of Doom · 11-04-09, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunde

Man SAMCRO's truly pathetic. They don't have the brains and they don't have the muscle. How the hell have they survived for so long!?

Heh, heh. I don't know, dude!

superfro · 11-04-09, 05:38 PM

They get by on snark. Which they have. In abundance.

Jimmy James · 11-04-09, 07:34 PM

I don't know if it was poorly shot/edited/whatever or what, but they really did look like a bunch of morons when dealing with the judge.

Tom Creo · 11-04-09, 10:16 PM

I hope Chucky made it!
Man, that church scene with Gemma was really powerful. For some reason, I really do like the scenes with her and Unser. Great Chemistry. It's an amazing performance we are seeing from Sagal this season. She kills me with every simple gesture and facial tick. She had me near tears when she responded to the church/choir.

dino88 · 11-05-09, 06:55 AM

Speaking of the church scene, who was the girl Gemma thought she recognized?

Snowmaker · 11-05-09, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dino88

Speaking of the church scene, who was the girl Gemma thought she recognized?

I think we've seen her before, but can't recall where/why.

bralph · 11-05-09, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowmaker

I think we've seen her before, but can't recall where/why.

I thought maybe it was the chick she smacked upside the head with a skateboard last season, but I wasn't entirely sure. I couldn't remember what exactly happened with her after that.

Red Dog · 11-05-09, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy James

I don't know if it was poorly shot/edited/whatever or what, but they really did look like a bunch of morons when dealing with the judge.

I have to agree.

The judge's son must have been a real loser with the judge not caring.

bee_01 · 11-05-09, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dino88

Speaking of the church scene, who was the girl Gemma thought she recognized?

I think Gemma gave her money when she saw her with a "need money for kids" sign and told her not to use it on drugs.

11-03-09, 12:58 PM	#2
Fandango DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,595	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 The title of this episode means judge in Chinese for whatever that's worth. __________________ DVD collection I am Worf, son of Mogh, I now take my place as first officer. I serve the captain, but I stand for the crew.

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Chuck Finlay Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Bright Lights of America by way of the Palace of Wisdom in St. Louis, MO Posts: 70	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 I am so pumped, I love SOA, and with the season coming close to its end, you have to wonder what will become of LOAN, and if Opie will become aware of how Donna's death actually came about __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." - Hunter S. Thompson

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chrisih8u DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A few miles north of the Cape Posts: 17,113	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 90 minutes next week Next week's preview: Spoiler: Was that Tig crying holding a cat?

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Jimmy James DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southside Virginia Posts: 4,506	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 I get the problems with porn are: 1) Jax 2) It wasn't his idea (only slightly different than #1) 3) I get the idea he always looked down at Otto and his old lady, so he didn't like losing that relatively higher moral ground

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Charlie Goose DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Sesame Street (the apt. next to Bob's) Posts: 15,718	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 Really intense scene with the judge, and how he immediately assumed the attackers were there because of his son. I love the outlaw biker lingo. "Going Nomad", badass! __________________ Ohwa Tagu Siam

11-03-09, 11:11 AM	#1
Fist of Doom DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleighwood Posts: 1,222	Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 Synopsis: Spoiler: When SAMCRO's adult-film business becomes a hindrance to the club, Clay seizes the opportunity to revive the gun-running cartel. As Jax and Clay continue to clash over club activities, their relationship reaches a new level of antagonism. 4 more episodes left after tonight.

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uteotw DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,926	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 Loved it for the mostpart, though I am getting a little tired of all the Clay/Jax arguing and am ready for it to just be settled, one way or the other. Bobby is clearly starting to put it together... I sure hope things work out for the judge and his son, what with the son knowing Dad would let him be murdered rather than throw out a case, but he'd throw out the case to save some letters from his dead wife. __________________ I want you to hit me as hard as you can. My Gamertag: PraySilence

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Ropes Pierre Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC-ish Posts: 105	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 I am not sure who the 4th person was at the judge's house. I think it was the prospect, because Tig was off testing the sample guns. __________________ "Your misconceptions and fantasies along with your misguided sense of entitlement don't dictate my actions." - Axl Rose

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Gunde DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Very far away.. Posts: 1,656	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 Man SAMCRO's truly pathetic. They don't have the brains and they don't have the muscle. How the hell have they survived for so long!? __________________ I have nothing to say

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Jimmy James DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southside Virginia Posts: 4,506	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 I don't know if it was poorly shot/edited/whatever or what, but they really did look like a bunch of morons when dealing with the judge.

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Tom Creo Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 55	Re: Sons of Anarchy -- "Fa Guan" -- 11/03/09 I hope Chucky made it! Man, that church scene with Gemma was really powerful. For some reason, I really do like the scenes with her and Unser. Great Chemistry. It's an amazing performance we are seeing from Sagal this season. She kills me with every simple gesture and facial tick. She had me near tears when she responded to the church/choir.

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