RIP Opie - "Sons of Anarchy: Season 5" In Stores 8/27
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Sons In
Real Life
Debuting
on Blu-ray and DVD August 27
From creator Kurt Sutter comes the
adrenaline-charged Sons of Anarchy, featuring extended episodes and kicking
into high gear with its biggest, most explosive season ever! As SAMCRO’s new
president, Jax is surrounded by ruthless enemies and gut-wrenching betrayal.
With Gemma fighting for control of the family and a bloodthirsty Clay out for
revenge, Jax finds himself haunted by the sins of his past. Alliances are
forged, friends are murdered, and loyalties are put to the ultimate test. Now,
with the truth in sight, Jax must do whatever it takes to secure the legacy of
brotherhood and protect his family --- even if it costs him everything.
Each season, Sons of Anarchy provides the audience with a look into SAMCRO and
the members of the club. We witness the love, betrayal, and friendships between
the son and we grow attached to certain characters. None was more beloved than
Ryan Hurst’s Opie Winston. He was a family man who loved his wife Donna and
their children. He loved his late father Piney and respected his mother –
though they had their differences. In season 5, Opie sacrifices his life out of
devotion to the club. As a tribute to Op, we’ve compiled some of his best
SAMCRO moments:
Opie Confronts ATF Agent June
Stahl
Agent Stahl was a bloodthirsty, driven, agent
who set up Opie as a traitor in Clay Morrow’s eyes. While Opie had nothing to
hide, Clay grew to secretly distrust him and behind the scenes, arranged for
Tig to murder Opie. The mistake was shocking – as it was Opie’s wife Donna who
paid the price, while Agent Stahl was later revealed to have lied about Opie.
The anger that Opie feels towards Agent Stahl for setting him up, coupled by
his depression over the loss of his wife was too much to bear. Opie eventually
finds and confronts Agent Stahl – letting her live to teach her a lesson in
humility the first time, while finally executing her the second time the way
Donna was murdered.
Opie Confronts Clay Over
Piney’s Death
Clay morrow is a ruthless killer; he’s a greedy
bastard and a traitor. No one saw those changes more clearly than Opie’s father
Piney Winston. Tired of Clay’s BS, Piney confronts Clay and he murders him in
cold blood. When Opie learns the truth, all hell breaks loose. Can you blame
him? Opie went to jail for the club, he lost his wife and was set up as a
snitch by Clay for the club, and he lost his father to Clay. Some things are
impossible to let go, and the moment Opie confronts and shoots Clay, is both
mesmerizing and heartbreaking.
Opie and Lyla
After Donna’s death, Opie is a broken man. He becomes distant from his children; he
sleeps at the Clubhouse. Concerned, Jax confronts his best friend and asks him
if he has a death wish. Nothing seems to lift Opie’s dark cloud, until he meets
Lyla. A porn star and a single mother, Lyla lights a fire in Opie’s eyes and
breathes new life into him. Together, Opie starts to heal and rebuild. They
even get married! For once, the future seems bright. Though this happiness is
short-lived, the strength Opie gained helps push forward.
Opie’s Ultimate Sacrifice
Tired of the life, tired of the betrayals, and
the loss of his loved ones at the hands of an unpunished Clay Morrow, Opie
Winston gives the club the ultimate sacrifice – his life. At the end, there was
no one but Jax to feel his pain. Though Opie was angry at his best friend for
keeping the truth about his father’s death to himself, Jax was ultimately
forgiven, and saved by Opie. Physically and morally saved, for now Jax must
deal with the fallout. Will he man up and punish Clay? Will he become the kind
of leader that motivates? Or will he turn into Clay? Opie’s death is the
fulcrum of Jax’s leadership. What he does with the gift of a second chance will
determine if Opie’s ultimate sacrifice was worth it.
Opie and Jax
They are the brothers that neither of them had,
and they are best friends. Throughout
“Sons of Anarchy” it becomes apparent that the love that Jax and Opie share is
powerful. With all of the crazy drama that a biker gang life entails, their support
is what got them through their battles with the ATF, the IRA, the drug cartel
and Damon Pope. Opie’s loss has a profound effect on Jax , and it sets the
stage for what’s to come in Season 6.
“Sons of Anarchy: Season Five” will be in
stores 8/27 on Blu-ray and DVD courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment. Season 6
of "Sons of Anarchy" premieres Tuesday, 9/10 at 10 PM on FX.