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Where does Sons of Anarchy rank all time??

Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:27 am
Posted by UFownstSECsince1950
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:27 am
I realize it's still a work in progress (think I read they signed on for at least 2 more seasons), and it's probably not on a tier 1 wire/sopranos level.....but where does it rank? Just started watching it and I really like it. Don't watch very many tv shows, but this has potential. I know, I know.....welcome to 2008.

So where does it rank currently?
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
36203 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:36 am to
50-100, maybe?
Posted by USMC Gators
Member since Oct 2011
14633 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:43 am to
Great show for the most part, but it has some really dumb moments. Too inconsistent.
Posted by RonBurgundy
Whale's Vagina(San Diego)
Member since Oct 2005
13302 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:47 am to
Nowhere close to the top.

In all honesty, even on it's own network it is not the best all-time drama(The Shield) or current drama (Justified). SoA has had it's share of good moments but the writing has been real thin at times (read Season 3 and most of Season 4).

I put it over shows like Dexter, but there a lot of shows better than SoA right now.
Posted by REG861
Ocelot, Iowa
Member since Oct 2011
36400 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:56 am to
quote:

In all honesty, even on it's own network it is not the best all-time drama(The Shield) or current drama (Justified)


dead on
Posted by UFownstSECsince1950
Member since Dec 2009
32600 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 1:08 am to
I realize viewers don't mean everything, but isn't SOA basically tripling Justified's numbers right now?
Posted by ligerbait
Nashville, TN
Member since Dec 2005
3125 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 2:26 am to
Not very high. I'd put season 2 up towards the top of best drama seasons though.
Posted by johnnydrama
Possibly Trashy
Member since Feb 2010
8710 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:12 am to
quote:

I realize viewers don't mean everything, but isn't SOA basically tripling Justified's numbers right now?



There is no shortage of morons with TVs.
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
80092 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:55 am to
All time? frick, how the hell could you even answer that...

Its a good show, but no where near top tier. If it stuck to more realistic situations, I would rank it a little higher.

I'd rank it as the 3rd best show that has been on FX

The Shield
American Horror Story
Sons of Anarchy
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
421415 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:16 am to
it's nothing special, but solid tv to watch
Posted by 20MuleTeam
West Hartford
Member since Sep 2012
3862 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 8:07 am to
Below average, good concept but horrible acting.
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8047 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 8:16 am to
Good entertaining show. Take it for what it is. I enjoy it, but like someone said, alot better drama shows on tv right now. (Boardwalk Empire, Homeland, Walking Dead, etc..)
Posted by CaptSpaulding
Member since Feb 2012
6501 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 9:16 am to
I don't think it's really a great show, but I love it. The acting is usually either great or terrible, but I love the grittyness of FX. It just has the "cool" factor for me. And yes, I'll admit, watching an episode has lead me to browsing the motorcycle listings on craigslist on more than one occasion.
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
92876 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 9:19 am to
Not top 50
Posted by UFownstSECsince1950
Member since Dec 2009
32600 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 9:52 am to
quote:

All time? frick, how the hell could you even answer that...
ok, poorly worded. I'm Mott looking for a number, or a #22 all-time for every tv show ever made. Maybe just a couple similar comparisons.
Posted by RonBurgundy
Whale's Vagina(San Diego)
Member since Oct 2005
13302 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

I realize viewers don't mean everything, but isn't SOA basically tripling Justified's numbers right now?


SoA is testosterone pumping ride, 18-35 demographic falls for that shite all the time. Justified is a better written show, with a smaller cast and mainly rest upon the dynamic between Raylan and Boyd.
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
11266 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:46 pm to
I give it a "B"

Good show, will likely get to run its full course (a major accomplishment and allows a real judgement) but has too much fluff around the core story. Likely could've been told in 5 tight seasons if they cut some of the trash instead of the projected 7



Posted by Bench McElroy
Member since Nov 2009
33919 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:50 pm to
quote:

I'd rank it as the 3rd best show that has been on FX


Not even close. I don't even think it's in the top 10 in the history of FX. I would rate Justified, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The League, Louie, Archer, Damages, The Shield, Rescue Me, Terriers, and Nip/Tuck ahead of SoA just on FX alone.
Posted by Marciano1
Marksville, LA
Member since Jun 2009
18403 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 6:53 pm to
Sons of Anarchy is great for what it is...an action-packed series that's a ton of fun to watch.

It's not about acting, writing, or winning awards....it's simply entertainment.
Posted by RonBurgundy
Whale's Vagina(San Diego)
Member since Oct 2005
13302 posts
Posted on 11/13/12 at 7:00 pm to
quote:

Not even close. I don't even think it's in the top 10 in the history of FX. I would rate Justified, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The League, Louie, Archer, Damages, The Shield, Rescue Me, Terriers, and Nip/Tuck ahead of SoA just on FX alone.


Not these three, IMO. Rescue Me is a lot like SoA as far as both shows preferring the status quo than change for entirely too long. Nip/Tuck was cheesy. The League is my least favorite comedy on FX besides Anger Management,but I'd say it's on par with SoA.
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