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Sons Of Anarchy pilot review
Type of Pilot: Drama
Similar Shows: The Sopranos (they are bad guys, but we like them), The Shield (they are bad guys, but we like them)
Impressive Characters: Gemma Teller Morrow (played by Sagal) is one tough lady. Although this is the story of her son Jackson she gets a lot to do in the pilot and she's fun to watch. Jackson... not so much.
Less-Than-Impressive Actors: Most members of the club are just forgettable faces in the crowd, but this is early days. Lots of episodes ahead t...
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