Charlie Hunnam stars as "Jax," who is the son of John Teller, founder of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club, and the stepson of Clay Morrow. As the newest president of SAMCRO, Jax increasingly finds himself using the dark tactics of one father to achieve the ideals of the other. Having made bold moves to put his club on the path to legitimacy, Jax, at the brink of realizing JT's dream, now lives in the aftermath of seeing those dreams crushed with the murder of his wife, Tara Knowles. Deprived of his moral compass, Jax embarks on revenge, seemingly willing to tear down all that he has built.

As the newest president of SAMCRO, Jax increasingly finds himself using the dark tactics of one father to achieve the ideals of the other.

Charlie Hunnam as Jackson "Jax" Teller on Sons of Anarchy on FX

Charlie Hunnam as Jackson "Jax" Teller | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Katey Sagal stars as "Gemma," who is Jax's mother, a true matriarch. As fierce as she is nurturing, willing to go to any lengths to protect her family and domain, Gemma proves this once again when she murders Jax's wife, Tara, in a misguided effort to keep her son out of jail – adding to the wealth of dark secrets she already keeps.

Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller Morrow | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Mark Boone Junior stars as "Bobby," a big man with a big voice. After stepping away from the MC and giving up his VP flash, Bobby has returned to Jax's side. No longer an officer, Bobby still remains a trusted adviser and Jax's voice of reason.

No longer an officer, Bobby still remains a trusted adviser and Jax's voice of reason.

Mark Boone Junior as Robert "Bobby" Munson in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Mark Boone Junior as Robert "Bobby" Munson | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Kim Coates stars as "Tig," who is as ruthless as he is odd. Fears nothing except dolls. He loves puppies.

Tig is as ruthless as he is odd. Fears nothing except dolls.

Kim Coates as Alex "Tig" Trager in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Kim Coates as Alex "Tig" Trager | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Tommy Flanagan portrays "Chibs," who was born in the ghettos of Glasgow and raised on the streets of Belfast. Scrapper tough. A "chib" is Scottish street slang for a blade. Loyal to a fault, Chibs is Jax's most trusted confidant and VP.

Born in the ghettos of Glasgow and raised on the streets of Belfast.

Tommy Flanagan as Filip "Chibs" Telford in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Tommy Flanagan as Filip "Chibs" Telford | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Theo Rossi portrays "Juice," who is always the most emotionally fragile member of SAMCRO. His betrayal of Jax has left Juice on the outs with the MC. Juice must choose between preserving a dark legacy with the MC or a life on the run.

Juice must choose between preserving a dark legacy with the MC or a life on the run.

Theo Rossi as Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Theo Rossi as Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Dayton Callie stars as "Wayne Unser," the former sheriff of Charming, who is now a night watchman living out of his airstream on the SAMCRO compound's back lot. Haunted by his past and struggling with cancer, Unser holds a torch for Gemma while he seeks to reconcile who he was as a lawman and the compromises he's made in the name of keeping the peace.

The former sheriff of Charming, who is now a night watchman living out of his airstream.

Dayton Callie as Wayne Unser in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Dayton Callie as Wayne Unser | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Jimmy Smits stars as "Nero Padilla," a Latino gangbanger, Byz-Lat O.G., and currently running Dioa Norte and Diosa del Sur with Jax. A self-proclaimed "companionater." Nero was searching for a better life for his son when a chance meeting with Gemma pulled him deeper into the outlaw life through his association with SAMCRO. Now Gemma's love interest, Nero must straddle the line between his allegiance to the Mexican gangs and his paternal feelings with Jax as tensions mount in Gangland.&nbsp;

A Latino gangbanger, Byz-Lat O.G., and currently running Dioa Norte and Diosa del Sur.

Jimmy Smits as Nero Padilla in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Jimmy Smits as Nero Padilla | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Drea de Matteo stars as "Wendy Case," Jax's ex-wife and mother of his first-born child, Abel. Wendy is an ex-junkie, who cleaned up her act and became a drug counselor only to fall off the wagon when a failed attempt to help Tara escape Charming with her kids resulted in a disastrous run-in with Jax. After the murder of Tara, Wendy's primary goal remains the welfare of her boys.

Jax's ex-wife and mother of his first-born child, Abel.

Drea de Matteo as Wendy Case in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Drea de Matteo as Wendy Case | Sons of Anarchy on FX

David Labrava stars as "Happy," who is intense. Violent. SOA's Sergeant at Arms. Takes pleasure in serving the club and exacting vengeance. Has a smiley face tattooed on his torso for every act of "happiness" he commits.

Has a smiley face tattooed on his torso for every act of "happiness" he commits.

David Labrava as Happy in Sons of Anarchy on FX

SOA's Sergeant at Arms. Takes pleasure in serving the club and exacting vengeance.

David Labrava as Happy | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Niko Nicotera stars as "Rat Boy," the newly patched in member who continues to prove his loyalty to the club.

The newly patched in member who continues to prove his loyalty.

Niko Nicotera as George "Rat Boy" Skogstrom in Sons of Anarchy on FX

Niko Nicotera as George "Rat Boy" Skogstrom | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Two-time Emmy® winner Paris Barclay, one of television’s most successful and honored directors.

Paris Barclay | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Paris Barclay | Executive Producer, Director | Sons of Anarchy on FX

In 2008, Kurt created the critically acclaimed drama series Sons of Anarchy. It has proven to be the most successful episodic series in the history of the network.

Kurt Sutter | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Kurt Sutter | Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Linson has worked with some of the industry’s most talented and influential artists, starting out by producing music videos.

John Linson | Sons of Anarchy on FX

John Linson | Executive Producer | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Partners with John Linson in The Linson Company in developing several films and television shows.

Art Linson | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Art Linson | Executive Producer | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Daniels spent years cutting his teeth on network dramas where not a single character was shot in the head before Kurt Sutter graciously allowed him to prospect for Sons of Anarchy.

Mike Daniels | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Mike Daniels | Co-Executive Producer, Writer | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Murray has cultivated a rich, methodical storytelling sensibility as well as the relationships one would imagine you need to feed an all-encompassing TV pipeline.

Charles Murray | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Charles Murray | Co-Executive Producer, Writer, Director | Sons of Anarchy on FX

Nunn is grateful to Kurt Sutter for allowing him to be part of the SOA family, and grateful to everyone else for putting up with him.

Paris Barclay | Executive Producer, Director | Sons of Anarchy on FX

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