From the LA Times:
FX has renewed "Sons of Anarchy" for a fifth season — Kurt Sutter, where's the profanity-laced celebratory tweet??
The network has ordered 13 new episodes of the biker drama. Now in its fourth season, "Sons of Anarchy" has averaged 5.8 million viewers since its impressive Sept. 7 premiere, according to the network.
“Everyone at FX is very grateful to Kurt Sutter, his many writing, directing and producing collaborators and his masterful cast for making such a compelling and beautifully crafted show,” network President John Landgraf said in a statement. “It is no small challenge to bring the themes of a great, ancient play like Hamlet into a wholly original television setting and to tell this complex story in a way that is both riveting and accessible to a broad audience. The fans know how beautifully 'SOA' meets this challenge, and we thank them for their loyal and passionate viewership.”
Seven new episodes remain in the current season.
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NY Mag:
FX announced today that its signature drama Sons of Anarchy will return for a fifth season, which should come as no surprise: Not only is Sons the biggest drama on basic cable, it continues to rise in the ratings every year (the current season is up 26 percent in the 18-49 demo), an enviable trend. Ultra-candid Sons creator Kurt Sutter hasn't yet addressed the news on Twitter, but we imagine he's breaking out all his happiest cuss words for the occasion.
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Entertainment Weekly:
Sons of Anarchy, FX’s highest-rated series ever, has been picked up for a fifth season.
The drama about an outlaw biker club is the No. 1 scripted drama series in all of basic cable. Season four which concludes on Nov. 29 is averaging 5.8 million viewers and 3.9 viewers ages 18-49. When taking into account multiple viewings, the show actually averages 9 million total viewers and 6 million adults 18-49.
“Everyone at FX is very grateful to Kurt Sutter, his many writing, directing and producing collaborators and his masterful cast for making such a compelling and beautifully crafted show,” says FX President Jon Landgraf in a statement. “It is no small challenge to bring the themes of a great, ancient play like Hamlet into a wholly original television setting and to tell this complex story in a way that is both riveting and accessible to a broad audience.”
The drama stars Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, and Charlie Hunnam. Seven episodes remain this season. The drama airs Tuesdays at 10 on FX.
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