Sons of Anarchy Season Finale Review: Rising of the Son Comments (Page 4)
104 Comments
Tedberens
December 7th, 2011 1:24 PM
Was it John Teller and a younger Jemma at that table? It sure looked to me more like John Teller and his young celtic maiden.
Pat Emery
December 7th, 2011 1:20 PM
Don't care what anyone says, FANTASTIC ending last night, love the show and kudos to all. Picture of Jax/Tara and JT/Gemma at end haunting, cannot wait until next season.
cindy
December 7th, 2011 1:12 PM
Matt your spot on with your review, I knew Clay should not die not because he did'nt deserve too, but the club needs to learn the truth about John Teller,what he stood for, as for Gemma she will have to confess her part to her son her hands are filled with blood from her own sins, a jilted Old Lady, I'm glad Kurt did'nt leave us with a big cliff hanger it would'nt have had as much impact. This made the viewers think about what the new start will be in fixing up the past. Hat's off to you Kurt you are a master in writing such a true orginal series, One thing I wish is that it was viewed on cable all those commericals drive me crazy esp. the one with the Dude one his lame bike & the biker chick who pretends to be a cop jeez please get another sponser !! LOL.. Look foward to next season !!!
donna
December 7th, 2011 1:11 PM
To long to wait for fifth season....
How can we stand it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Sutter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carolyn
December 7th, 2011 1:10 PM
This season finale was Amazing!!! Talk about great storytelling and wonderful acting , kudos to every one of you . It wasn't your typical hail of bullets ending but this was wonderfully played out to leave us anticipating....will Op come arround, will he go rogue,how will big bad Momma adjust to her lesser roll at the club, Tarra is coming into her own and so is Jax and so much more Kudos
karen
December 7th, 2011 12:57 PM
Season 4 ended not in the way one would expect. i was still on the edge of my seat though. It broke my heart when Jax told Tara that he could not leave the club and to take their boys and go to Oregon, but my heart swelled with pride when she walked into church and told him she wasn't going anywhere. Jax had so many emotions going on throughout the episode and he was fantastic(when isn't he though) it was kind of funny when Tig went to sit at the right hand of him and Jax simply said NO. and when the picture came into play showing Jax and Tara or rather Gemma and John i think Gemma knew what was happening and it's what she wanted. The only bad part was the fact that it is the last episode til next year:(
yates
December 7th, 2011 12:50 PM
To the writers of this show BRAVO to the actors of this show A BIG STANDING O!! This is without a doubt the best show on television pay channels or otherwise the story line is brillant and captivating all the elements needed for a long running series take a bow guys you deserve it!!!
Tanya
December 7th, 2011 12:39 PM
I loved this season, but have to admit that the finale didn't WOW me the way I expected. Don't get me wrong - still good, still a fan, but I was expecting more. I hoped Jax would kill Clay, although I'm okay with him not doing right now. Somehow killing him while he's lying in a hospital bed seems too easy. And let's face it - when Jax does kill Clay it should spectacular, not by blood thinner. I think what disappointed me was that Romeo was working with the CIA. And oddly, I'm not disappointed because it's too "convenient" but because now Romeo, the coolest bad guy, isn't so much a bad guy now and way less cool. And yes, it is a bit of letdown when the sh*t is about to hit the fan - Juice, Bobby, Clay, RICO, goes away as though it never happened. Jax's walk to the throne (or gavel) was great and Charlie was great throughout the episode. I am definitely excited to see what Sutter has planned for us next year.
Bob T
December 7th, 2011 12:35 PM
I loved everything about this season including the last episode - well done Mr. Sutter and others. No show grabs my attention at the start and holds me like this one - no one better come in the room in mid show and expect anything but a grunt from me - my focus is on SOA. I loved this last episode. Although it wrapped up so much it left so many questions unanswered and I loved it. I love books...the way a story develops slowly and you pause between chapters and reflect on what you've read and what you think will happen. No other show watches like a good book better than SOA. This book is done but thankfully there are more in the series yet to come...they just haven't been written yet - I'm sure they will be great chapters - I can't wait.
Diana
December 7th, 2011 11:58 AM
Relatively speaking, SOA remains one of the best shows on tv. But I'm on the team with those who think the finale was a let down. Again, still intense compared to other shows, but not what I expect from SOA. We all pretty much knew what was going to happen - Jax would stay and take over the Presidency -not terribly exciting. This whole season overall just limped along for me.
harley hudson
December 7th, 2011 11:51 AM
jongurn must not have been a fan is all i can say.
Sally
December 7th, 2011 10:58 AM
I just hope the emmy judges were watching - Charlie is incredible!
ga
December 7th, 2011 10:49 AM
I too loved it. It appears the women loved it, however the men either hated it or were disappointed in it.
Maureen
December 7th, 2011 10:26 AM
The season finale was AMAZING! I love the way Kurt Sutter wrapped up the season and set the stage for season 5. Charlie Hunnam's performance was riveting! My favourite scene was him telling Tara the truth and giving her her freedom, if she wanted it. I hope that next season we see more of the two of them together. I love all of the action but would like to see Jax and Tara have some more intimate moments. It is nice to see the softer side of Jax. Now I am sad that I have to wait until September!! I hope the Emmy's will finally take notice of this show!
Rory
December 7th, 2011 10:05 AM
Shows for mochismo, men who need to "own their pussy," unrealistic drama where convinence and coincidence collide so often it reminds me of day time soap operas minus shotty camera quality
Kristi
December 7th, 2011 10:03 AM
I agree with everyone.... the story was great... NO DOUBT, but not for a season finale. It didn't leave me wanting more like many of the other episodes this season have. Don't get me wrong, I will be back for next season, but I'm not going to be sitting here salivating until September.
Donna D
December 7th, 2011 9:54 AM
OMG, how can some of you complain about the season finale? It was bloody fantastic! With out the blood! Loved it, loved it, loved it! It gave closure and yet so many open story lines for season 5! Gosh, the only problem I have now is waiting months to watch season 5. I absolutely loved the song at the end, silent Jax, as he takes the gavel! So powerful when Jax opened his hand to Happy to sit. I still say Lincoln Potter is John Teller! That man resembles John so much in the pictures.
Chris Morgan Rank: New User
December 7th, 2011 9:30 AM
To all the people telling me I'm not a fan if I was let down by the finale: GFYS. I've been a fan of this show since I started, and yes, I am let down. Why? Because this season more than any other managed to complicate things exponentially, to ramp up the tension, and to literally put me on the edge of my seat for the majority of the season. I am deeply invested in this show and its characters. I got teary when Tara smashed her hand up, and again when Jax told her he had to stay in Charming. It was heart-breaking.
But I'm sorry - to simply wash away all that suspense by some incredibly convenient plotting is just not cool. I am disappointed, and I have a right to be. Of course I didn't expect Clay to get killed. That isn't why I'm disappointed. I'm disappointed because all season, consequences have been building, and suddenly they've been wiped away almost entirely.
Sure, Jax is now president and the leadership of SAMCRO has changed dramatically. But in terms of internal conflic
Maria
December 7th, 2011 9:21 AM
Did I miss the part with the woman being thrown into a window? Who was that? I remember seeing it in the previews last week but did not see it happen on last night's epp. Or did I blink and miss it?
Donna
December 7th, 2011 8:31 AM
Again I must say .. BEST SHOW ON TV>>> The writers are unbelieveable..
In my book the whole cast should win an Emmy!!!!!!!!!! I can not find anyone on the team that stinks at acting..
Boy can't wait for next season.. I taped the whole season so I can watch it again and again..
Yea!!!!!!!!! For Tara!!! I new she had to stay, without her and Jax in there love scene there would be NO show..No story line..
Jax and Tara until the end ...LOVE AND WAR mix well !!!!!!!!!
Go Sutter and company another great job well done...!!!!!!!!!!!
chili
December 7th, 2011 5:51 AM
First of all, I LOVED that they did a cover of House of the Rising Sun at the end, it was such a good fit. I loved Bobby playing guitar behind bars, too, what a picture! I didn't know you could get your hands on a guitar in a prison cell though... hmm ^^
The taking seats at the table in the chapel was so powerful. Chibs as sergeant, I LOVE IT! Happy's reaction to Jax at the gavel was great, too, like he was saying "I'm glad you made it here bro."
And Gemma burning the evidence of hers and Unser's involvement in JT's death was fantastic. It was just so HER.
I'm really curious for next fall. What they're gonna do with Clay, where Opie's at, what happens to Gemma and Unser, and what's the aftermath of Tig killing the daughter of "the most dangerous guy in Oakland".
I can't wait!
Ksenia
December 7th, 2011 5:34 AM
Come on haters this episode was good. Predictable. But we all want these. Maybe slow a little bit. But stylish. The last 7 minutes were perfect. As for me I really like the picture at the end. Its allow us to understand that the time is come. New president and his old lady. Without words it was powerful. I like how it was. I agree that Charlie Hunnam dominated the hour, often without saying a word. And these silents was the power of season final. It was slow but emotional.
Almost nothing "big" happens in this episode but you very hard want to know that will be next. Personally I rely rely rely want to know.aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I am crying out loud. Already. Save me and give next season right now.year I know that only receive 6 months of pain but it will be worth it.
I love when people don't like something about a episode or season & say I'm done with the show b/c of this or that. Knowing that if they have watched from the beginning their completely full of crap! They'll be there for the season 5 premier just like the rest of us!!!
Gemma: How's the ass? Lyla: How's it look? Gemma: Like a snack.
December 7th, 2011 1:24 PM
Was it John Teller and a younger Jemma at that table? It sure looked to me more like John Teller and his young celtic maiden.
December 7th, 2011 1:20 PM
Don't care what anyone says, FANTASTIC ending last night, love the show and kudos to all. Picture of Jax/Tara and JT/Gemma at end haunting, cannot wait until next season.
December 7th, 2011 1:12 PM
Matt your spot on with your review, I knew Clay should not die not because he did'nt deserve too, but the club needs to learn the truth about John Teller,what he stood for, as for Gemma she will have to confess her part to her son her hands are filled with blood from her own sins, a jilted Old Lady, I'm glad Kurt did'nt leave us with a big cliff hanger it would'nt have had as much impact. This made the viewers think about what the new start will be in fixing up the past. Hat's off to you Kurt you are a master in writing such a true orginal series, One thing I wish is that it was viewed on cable all those commericals drive me crazy esp. the one with the Dude one his lame bike & the biker chick who pretends to be a cop jeez please get another sponser !! LOL.. Look foward to next season !!!
December 7th, 2011 1:11 PM
To long to wait for fifth season....
How can we stand it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Sutter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 7th, 2011 1:10 PM
This season finale was Amazing!!! Talk about great storytelling and wonderful acting , kudos to every one of you . It wasn't your typical hail of bullets ending but this was wonderfully played out to leave us anticipating....will Op come arround, will he go rogue,how will big bad Momma adjust to her lesser roll at the club, Tarra is coming into her own and so is Jax and so much more Kudos
December 7th, 2011 12:57 PM
Season 4 ended not in the way one would expect. i was still on the edge of my seat though. It broke my heart when Jax told Tara that he could not leave the club and to take their boys and go to Oregon, but my heart swelled with pride when she walked into church and told him she wasn't going anywhere. Jax had so many emotions going on throughout the episode and he was fantastic(when isn't he though) it was kind of funny when Tig went to sit at the right hand of him and Jax simply said NO. and when the picture came into play showing Jax and Tara or rather Gemma and John i think Gemma knew what was happening and it's what she wanted. The only bad part was the fact that it is the last episode til next year:(
December 7th, 2011 12:50 PM
To the writers of this show BRAVO to the actors of this show A BIG STANDING O!! This is without a doubt the best show on television pay channels or otherwise the story line is brillant and captivating all the elements needed for a long running series take a bow guys you deserve it!!!
December 7th, 2011 12:39 PM
I loved this season, but have to admit that the finale didn't WOW me the way I expected. Don't get me wrong - still good, still a fan, but I was expecting more. I hoped Jax would kill Clay, although I'm okay with him not doing right now. Somehow killing him while he's lying in a hospital bed seems too easy. And let's face it - when Jax does kill Clay it should spectacular, not by blood thinner. I think what disappointed me was that Romeo was working with the CIA. And oddly, I'm not disappointed because it's too "convenient" but because now Romeo, the coolest bad guy, isn't so much a bad guy now and way less cool. And yes, it is a bit of letdown when the sh*t is about to hit the fan - Juice, Bobby, Clay, RICO, goes away as though it never happened. Jax's walk to the throne (or gavel) was great and Charlie was great throughout the episode. I am definitely excited to see what Sutter has planned for us next year.
December 7th, 2011 12:35 PM
I loved everything about this season including the last episode - well done Mr. Sutter and others. No show grabs my attention at the start and holds me like this one - no one better come in the room in mid show and expect anything but a grunt from me - my focus is on SOA. I loved this last episode. Although it wrapped up so much it left so many questions unanswered and I loved it. I love books...the way a story develops slowly and you pause between chapters and reflect on what you've read and what you think will happen. No other show watches like a good book better than SOA. This book is done but thankfully there are more in the series yet to come...they just haven't been written yet - I'm sure they will be great chapters - I can't wait.
December 7th, 2011 11:58 AM
Relatively speaking, SOA remains one of the best shows on tv. But I'm on the team with those who think the finale was a let down. Again, still intense compared to other shows, but not what I expect from SOA. We all pretty much knew what was going to happen - Jax would stay and take over the Presidency -not terribly exciting. This whole season overall just limped along for me.
December 7th, 2011 11:51 AM
jongurn must not have been a fan is all i can say.
December 7th, 2011 10:58 AM
I just hope the emmy judges were watching - Charlie is incredible!
December 7th, 2011 10:49 AM
I too loved it. It appears the women loved it, however the men either hated it or were disappointed in it.
December 7th, 2011 10:26 AM
The season finale was AMAZING! I love the way Kurt Sutter wrapped up the season and set the stage for season 5. Charlie Hunnam's performance was riveting! My favourite scene was him telling Tara the truth and giving her her freedom, if she wanted it. I hope that next season we see more of the two of them together. I love all of the action but would like to see Jax and Tara have some more intimate moments. It is nice to see the softer side of Jax. Now I am sad that I have to wait until September!! I hope the Emmy's will finally take notice of this show!
December 7th, 2011 10:05 AM
Shows for mochismo, men who need to "own their pussy," unrealistic drama where convinence and coincidence collide so often it reminds me of day time soap operas minus shotty camera quality
December 7th, 2011 10:03 AM
I agree with everyone.... the story was great... NO DOUBT, but not for a season finale. It didn't leave me wanting more like many of the other episodes this season have. Don't get me wrong, I will be back for next season, but I'm not going to be sitting here salivating until September.
December 7th, 2011 9:54 AM
OMG, how can some of you complain about the season finale? It was bloody fantastic! With out the blood! Loved it, loved it, loved it! It gave closure and yet so many open story lines for season 5! Gosh, the only problem I have now is waiting months to watch season 5. I absolutely loved the song at the end, silent Jax, as he takes the gavel! So powerful when Jax opened his hand to Happy to sit. I still say Lincoln Potter is John Teller! That man resembles John so much in the pictures.
Rank: New User
December 7th, 2011 9:30 AM
To all the people telling me I'm not a fan if I was let down by the finale: GFYS. I've been a fan of this show since I started, and yes, I am let down. Why? Because this season more than any other managed to complicate things exponentially, to ramp up the tension, and to literally put me on the edge of my seat for the majority of the season. I am deeply invested in this show and its characters. I got teary when Tara smashed her hand up, and again when Jax told her he had to stay in Charming. It was heart-breaking.
But I'm sorry - to simply wash away all that suspense by some incredibly convenient plotting is just not cool. I am disappointed, and I have a right to be. Of course I didn't expect Clay to get killed. That isn't why I'm disappointed. I'm disappointed because all season, consequences have been building, and suddenly they've been wiped away almost entirely.
Sure, Jax is now president and the leadership of SAMCRO has changed dramatically. But in terms of internal conflic
December 7th, 2011 9:21 AM
Did I miss the part with the woman being thrown into a window? Who was that? I remember seeing it in the previews last week but did not see it happen on last night's epp. Or did I blink and miss it?
December 7th, 2011 8:31 AM
Again I must say .. BEST SHOW ON TV>>> The writers are unbelieveable..
In my book the whole cast should win an Emmy!!!!!!!!!! I can not find anyone on the team that stinks at acting..
Boy can't wait for next season.. I taped the whole season so I can watch it again and again..
Yea!!!!!!!!! For Tara!!! I new she had to stay, without her and Jax in there love scene there would be NO show..No story line..
Jax and Tara until the end ...LOVE AND WAR mix well !!!!!!!!!
Go Sutter and company another great job well done...!!!!!!!!!!!
December 7th, 2011 5:51 AM
First of all, I LOVED that they did a cover of House of the Rising Sun at the end, it was such a good fit. I loved Bobby playing guitar behind bars, too, what a picture! I didn't know you could get your hands on a guitar in a prison cell though... hmm ^^
The taking seats at the table in the chapel was so powerful. Chibs as sergeant, I LOVE IT! Happy's reaction to Jax at the gavel was great, too, like he was saying "I'm glad you made it here bro."
And Gemma burning the evidence of hers and Unser's involvement in JT's death was fantastic. It was just so HER.
I'm really curious for next fall. What they're gonna do with Clay, where Opie's at, what happens to Gemma and Unser, and what's the aftermath of Tig killing the daughter of "the most dangerous guy in Oakland".
I can't wait!
December 7th, 2011 5:34 AM
Come on haters this episode was good. Predictable. But we all want these. Maybe slow a little bit. But stylish. The last 7 minutes were perfect. As for me I really like the picture at the end. Its allow us to understand that the time is come. New president and his old lady. Without words it was powerful. I like how it was. I agree that Charlie Hunnam dominated the hour, often without saying a word. And these silents was the power of season final. It was slow but emotional.
Almost nothing "big" happens in this episode but you very hard want to know that will be next. Personally I rely rely rely want to know.aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I am crying out loud. Already. Save me and give next season right now.year I know that only receive 6 months of pain but it will be worth it.
Rank: Extra
December 7th, 2011 2:44 AM
@george
I cant believe I missed the vic mackey scene on juices tv! Just went back and found it after reading your comment. Awesome!!!!
Rank: Extra
December 7th, 2011 2:35 AM
I love when people don't like something about a episode or season & say I'm done with the show b/c of this or that. Knowing that if they have watched from the beginning their completely full of crap! They'll be there for the season 5 premier just like the rest of us!!!
Rank: New User
December 7th, 2011 2:30 AM
I would like to see any of you complainers run the show better then kurt does. he has 3 more seasons to smooth out all the edges.