Sept.10 2013 saw the return of FX’s “Sons Of Anarchy”, and the return certainly made an impact. The show, now in its sixth season, began what seemed like weeks after the closing of the fifth season. For the sakes of those who haven’t had the chance to watch the fifth season yet, no spoilers will be made about the fifth season in this review; however, spoilers in the first episode of the new season will be discussed so if you don’t want to ruin the surprise stop reading now.

The show opens with a voice over from main protagonist Jackson “Jax” Teller, played by Charlie Hunnam, as he writes letters to his young sons. While Hunnam’s voice-over plays, the audience is shown a young boy in a catholic school uniform, sitting on his bed and writing in a notebook. This boy will make more appearances throughout, but staying within the Stockton city limits where the majority of the episode takes place. More on the schoolboy later.

For the most part the season opener was a good one. Solid action from the main characters along with believable issues, both carrying over from the fifth season’s meltdown moments AND new problems, helping the story move along with plenty of fuel. Nero Padilla, played by NYPD Blue’s Jimmy Smits, is the “voice of reason” for the Sons, but the majority of his advice falls on deaf ears as chaos continues to hit numerous points along the show.

The ending of the show carries two major shock moments. First, we see Teller having sex with new business partner (and potential love interest?) Collete Jane, a queasy moment for most men, but enjoyable for all women I’ve spoken to. Second, we see the same boy from the beginning of the show walking into a school, fully automatic gun in hand, and open fire. No children are shown being shot, but we’re led to believe that it does happen by being shown numerous parents and children crying as ambulances are pulling up to the school. Too much shock value and violence for a season premier? Perhaps, but I for one am excited to see where the rest of the season goes. Definitely worth watching if you’re a fan of the show, and if you aren’t, then you should be.