Product Details

• Actors: Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: August 28, 2012
• Run Time: 656 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,125 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0058YPGSY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,883 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Sons of Anarchy: Season Four" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

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It may seem surprising that a TV series about an outlaw motorcycle gang--er, club--should have such staying power, but as this fourth season of Sons of Anarchy (with 13 episodes, including a two-parter, plus bonus material, on three discs) makes clearer than ever, this show is about more than biker dudes and their "old ladies." Indeed, there's an almost Shakespearean display of human values here, like loyalty and honor (and their dark opposites), and the importance of family. They are all put to the test this season, as Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman), his wife Gemma (Katey Sagal), Gemma's son Jax (Charlie Hunnam), and the rest of the members of SAMCRO face numerous challenges.

As the season starts, several members are released from prison, only to find that there's a new lawman in charge of Charming, the club's fictional California town, and he's a lot less accommodating than his predecessor; there's also a sneaky US attorney who plants a snitch among the Sons and is determined to take them and their various criminal associates down once and for all. Under Clay's less-than-honest leadership, the club also gets involved with a ruthless Mexican drug cartel and its leader (Danny Trejo, a former bad guy in real life whose face alone would be enough to scare most people straight), a move that goes against their core principles; like the Corleone family in The Godfather, they swore to never get involved in drug dealing (however, acting as cocaine mules for their new partners is apparently just fine). And there are numerous ongoing personal matters, including Jax's desire to quit and lead a normal life with his kids and spouse Tara (Maggie Siff), a doctor who's not a bit sure that the life of an old lady suits her, and a major storyline involving Clay's possible role in the death of John Teller, Jax's father and Gemma's first husband. Secrets are kept, lies are told, many are killed, wonderful music is heard (Dylan's "The Times They Are a-Changin'" in Spanish? Why not?)…. All in all, there's a lot going on, but series creator Kurt Sutter, who also plays the role of Otto, manages to keep a firm grip on the handlebars throughout. --Sam Graham

Product Description

Ride full-throttle with the Sons of Anarchy into the most intense, adrenaline-charged season ever! Out of prison and back in business, SAMCRO faces a powerful new nemesis as they forge an unlikely alliance and head in a dangerous new direction. As a deadly internal power struggle rocks the club to its very core, Jax struggles with the legacy of his father and makes plans for the future of his family amid chaos, corruption, betrayal, and murder. Action-packed with electrifying extended episodes, Sons of Anarchy Season Four will take you for the ride of your life!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SOA Continues to Rock! September 8, 2011

By blue1717

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Sure was a long wait (again!) but well worth it! The jet-fueled premier of the 4th run was incredibly satisfying in itself, and promises much more over the next several weeks -- like tying up at least some of the purposely left loose ends from the preceding seasons as well adding new twists.
Katey Sagal is as fierce & fabulous as ever; didn't think it was possible, but the ensemble cast seems even more relaxed & enmeshed than before, very believable that they have known each other for ages, thru all kinds of stormy weather. A consistent show strength has been to demonstrate the cohesiveness of the club while illustrating the concerns, doubts, resentments that flicker thru & between individual members or associates -- these actors all seem to have a gift for nuance, and the camera work complements it well.
My experience has been that at least 2 viewings are required to even begin to pick up all the glances and grimaces that further the story, not to mention verbal & visual allusions. For instance, I noticed that the Asst. U.S. Attorney has pictures of Otto & Juice under the heading "Plan B" on his office wall of shame (mug shots & photos of Samcro and everyone living or dead ever associated w/ the club). So the 2nd time I watched Juice more closely (and what I saw makes me kinda nervous...and very anxious for the next episode!)

72 of 88 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Prince of Denmark rides a Daytona Harley. February 4, 2012

By Coug Moog

Format:Blu-ray

If you totally dig SOA then you are now prepared to read or watch Hamlet because you know the story. Young, reflective prince unsure of the foundations of his life's order. Gets a visit by his father's ghost, Hamlet Senior, who helpfully tells him he was murdered by his brother Claudius (probably). The Queen cares more for status and power than doing what's right, so she stands by her (current) man. She worries about her unhappy son: "It's like his father is speaking to him from beyond the grave." Then of course there's the title of the manuscript: "How SAMCRO Lost Its Way." Truly something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Agent Stahl, our duplicitous, spying Polonius of this tale, helpfully calls Jax and Gemma the "prince" and the "queen." She gets the Polonius treatment, too, meeting her demise at the end of season 3. And if Stumpy and Half Sack aren't Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, they're Falstaff.

Just in case you weren't clued in by the show's obvious references, Maureen Ashby helps us out from Ireland, by sending more of our ghost's writings so we can hear the voice of John Teller saying "Murder most foul..."

If the creators of SOA are to be true to the origins of their story, they will acknowledge its greatness by killing Jax Teller at the hands of someone, probably from SOA Belfast Charter or the IRA whose own father suffered years ago at the hands of John Teller, avenging his own father's death. We don't really have an Ophelia here though. Jax's old lady is a strong and intelligent woman who chooses to jump in to the mayhem rather than simply being swept along by it.... She may be the one, at the end of the story, who acts as Horatio's voice, telling us the sadness of it, what can be learned from it and why we should care as she soldiers on without her best friend.

I sincerely hope we see a full dramatic end to the story, that the characters we love will die bloody or triumph and all will be tied up in a most Shakespearean way.

SOA is by far the best thing I've found in current television production. If you have missed it, get Amazon Prime or Netflix and stream the first three seasons. Do that and I'll bet you'll be back here to buy the fourth.

This is a series to own on Blu-Ray. Read more ›

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Show! November 28, 2011

By C. Stoves

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Sons of Anarchy has definitely gotten more and more addicting as the seasons go on. They're definitely getting better with each episode. I'm glad they got approved for another season. :)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SOA ROCKS! September 8, 2011

By Yongshi

SOA comes back with a vengance this season. One episode in and it's already full of everything I love about this show. I cannot wait to see the next episode and where this season takes the MC and its members.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Prince of Denmark rides a Daytona Harley January 11, 2012

By Coug Moog

If you totally dig SOA then you are now prepared to read or watch Hamlet because you know the story. Young, reflective prince unsure of the foundations of his life's order. Gets a visit by his father's ghost, Hamlet Senior, who helpfully tells him he was murdered by his brother Claudius (probably). The Queen cares more for status and power than doing what's right, so she stands by her (current) man. She worries about her unhappy son: "It's like his father is speaking to him from beyond the grave." Then of course there's the title of the manuscript: "How SAMCRO Lost Its Way." Truly something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

Agent Stahl, our duplicitous, spying Polonius of this tale, helpfully calls Jax and Gemma the "prince" and the "queen." She gets the Polonius treatment, too, meeting her demise at the end of season 3. And if Stumpy and Half Sack aren't Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, they're Falstaff.

Just in case you weren't clued in by the show's obvious references, Maureen Ashby helps us out from Ireland, by sending more of our ghost's writings so we can hear the voice of John Teller saying "Murder most foul..."

If the creators of SOA are to be true to the origins of their story, they will acknowledge its greatness by killing Jax Teller at the hands of someone, probably from SOA Belfast Charter or the IRA, avenging his own father's death at the hands of John Teller. We don't really have an Ophelia here though. Jax's old lady is a strong and intelligent woman who chooses to jump in to the mayhem rather than simply being swept along by it. She may be the one, at the end of the story, who acts as Horatio's voice, telling us the sadness of it, what can be learned from it and why we should care as she soldiers on without her best friend....

I sincerely hope we see a full dramatic end to the story, that the characters we love will die bloody or triumph and all will be tied up in a most Shakespearean way.

SOA is by far the best thing I've found in current television production. If you have missed it, get Amazon Prime or Netflix and stream the first three seasons. Do that and I'll bet you'll be back here to buy the fourth.

This is a series to own on Blu-Ray. Read more ›