by Damon Martin
“A true outlaw finds the balance between the passion in his heart and the reason in his mind. The outcome is the balance of might and right.”
The outlaw has always had a home on television. From the gunslingers in the Old West on shows like “Gunsmoke
With ratings and critical acclaim usually come awards, but this is where this story takes a nasty turn because one of the best and most addictive shows on television felt the art of the snub with Emmy nominations this year, and fans of the show should be angry that the actors, directors and writers won’t stand beside their co-workers recognized as the best in the business.
“Sons of Anarchy
A powerhouse show that has become a fan favorite, “Sons of Anarchy” features a biker gang that engages in illegal gun trafficking, while characters are interlaced with storylines that range from falling in love to drive-by shootings to racial unrest to sexual assault.
Through it all, the characters are brought to life with a rich dialogue provided by Sutter and other writers on the show, as well as acting that deserves praise, if not simply handed a golden statue. Stars on the show include Ron Perlman, former “Married with Children
When news about the Emmy snub came to Sutter’s attention, he took to his blog and gave his feelings on the matter. Not one to back down from a fight whether it’s from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences or former Hell’s Angel Chuck Zito, Sutter presents a refreshingly honest view on the things that go bump in the night in Hollywood that most show runners would avoid like the plague.
“We are too loud, too violent, too brash,” Sutter said. “We don’t sing, have pretty sets, or wear retro suits. They admire us from afar, wish they could do what we do, then they pull the shades and settle for the familiar and safe. They are lazy sheep.”
Sutter pulls the trigger on many of the shows that are popular such as cookie cutter favorite “Glee”, but has no apologies for the work he’s done on his show, and that in and of itself is one of the things that makes “Sons of Anarchy” so great.
An unapologetic view of the real world.
“I am enormously proud of everyone associated with “Sons of Anarchy” and truly excited about the stories we get to tell,” said Sutter. “Yes, accolades are wonderful, (and if we were nominated I’d be calling the Academy geniuses) but at the end of the day, I’m simply grateful that I get paid a lot of money to do something I love. And so, I go back to work, on the wrong side of the tracks.”
The show will pick up for season 3 in September, and fans will flock by the millions to see what happens to the outlaw biker gang known as “Samcro” and where the characters go from here.
No, they won’t be on HBO or arranging the cast for a chorus line version of “Bad to the Bone”. What they will do is continue to be one of the most original, well thought out, and all around best shows on television.
In the end, the outlaws may not win awards, but they win something just as valuable. Respect for truly being one of the best, even if the Academy has blinders on.
