Sons of Anarchy season 5
Jax faces a new threat unlike anything SAMCRO has ever faced.
The fifth season of *Sons of Anarchy* aired on FX from September 11 to December 4, 2012, spanning 13 episodes. The show, created by Kurt Sutter, follows an outlaw motorcycle club in the fictional Central Valley town of Charming, California. Its focus is Jackson "Jax" Teller (Charlie Hunnam), the club's president, who starts to doubt both the organization and himself following the deaths of several SAMCRO members caused by former president Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman).
The season premiere, "Sovereign," was directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter. It became one of the highest-rated telecasts in FX history.
The story revolves around the Teller-Morrow family and other members of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original (SAMCRO), along with their families, townspeople, rival gangs, associates, and law enforcement that either help or hinder SAMCRO's legal and illegal activities.
**Plot** After the death of Veronica Pope—the girlfriend of Laroy and daughter of powerful Oakland kingpin Damon Pope—the Niners retaliate by attacking SAMCRO and ambushing a cargo shipment. With Piney Winston dead and conflict escalating between the Niners and SAMCRO, plus home invasions targeting those connected to the club, Jax is forced to meet Damon Pope, confronting a threat unlike any SAMCRO has faced before.
**Cast and characters** The series depicts the Teller-Morrow family, other SAMCRO members, their families, townspeople, allied and rival gangs, associates, and law agencies that support or oppose SAMCRO's activities.
Quick Facts
- Season Number
- 5
- Starring
- Charlie Hunnam / Katey Sagal / Mark Boone Junior / Dayton Callie / Kim Coates / Tommy Flanagan / Ryan Hurst / Theo Rossi / Maggie Siff / Ron Perlman
- Num Episodes
- 13
- Network
- FX
- First Aired
- 2012-09-11
- Last Aired
- 2012-12-04
- Prev Season
- Season 4
- Next Season
- Season 6
- Episode List
- List of Sons of Anarchy episodes
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Lore & Background
In retaliation for the death of Veronica Pope, the Niners attack SAMCRO and ambush a cargo shipment. With the death of Piney Winston and growing conflict between the Niners and SAMCRO, along with several home invasions targeting people linked to the Club, Jax is forced to meet with Damon Pope, a powerful Oakland kingpin. The season introduces new characters including Nero Padilla, an escort service owner and former Latino gang member who becomes a mentor to Jax, and Damon Pope as the primary antagonist.
Reader's Guide
The fifth season of Sons of Anarchy is significant for escalating the series' central conflicts and introducing major new characters. The premiere, "Sovereign," directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter, was one of the highest-rated telecasts in FX's history. The season received favorable reviews, with a Metacritic rating of 72 and an 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, whose critical consensus described the series as "still dangerous and proud of it." The season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 27, 2013. Its legacy lies in deepening the moral complexity of Jax Teller's leadership and setting the stage for the series' final seasons.
Did You Know?
- Harold Perrineau joined the cast in May 2012 as the villain Damon Pope.
- The season was filmed primarily at Occidental Studios Stage 5A in North Hollywood.
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