Sons of Anarchy: Why Jax & Opie Are Legacies But Their Own Kids Aren't
Sons of Anarchy gave viewers a look at the deep bonds created among the members of motorcycle clubs and the ranks and terms within these clubs, and there are some of them that can be confusing. Among those is “legacy”, which applies to Jax and Opie, but their kids aren’t considered as such – and here’s why. Created by Kurt Sutter, Sons of Anarchy premiered on FX in 2008 and was very well received by critics and viewers from the beginning, allowing it to continue for a total of seven seasons, coming to an end in 2014. Sons of Anarchy was praised for its performances and the themes addressed in it, even if its portrayal of motorcycle clubs wasn’t always accurate.
Sons of Anarchy tells the story of Jackson “Jax” Teller (Charlie Hunnam), VP of the motorcycle club Sons of Anarchy in the fictional town of Charming, California. The events of the series begin when Jax finds a manifesto written by his late father, John “JT” Teller, one of the founding members of the MC, in which he detailed his plans and vision for the club. These were very different from those of the current President and Jax’s stepfather, Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman), which along with other problems within the club, his family, and other clubs, send Jax on a personal journey that makes him question his path, role in the club, relationships, and more.
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Through Jax, the audience got to know how motorcycle clubs operate and the ranks within them, which go beyond President and Vice President. SAMCRO has 15 ranks, the most notable ones (aside from President and VP) being First 9, Sgt. at Arms, and Prospect, and even though it’s not exactly a rank, there’s a term that isn’t used often in Sons of
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