Charlie Hunnam has a favoriteSons of Anarchyepisode, and it’s one that changed Jax’s story for the rest of the show. Kurt Sutter’sSons of Anarchyis heavy on action as it follows the many activities of the title motorcycle club, but it also has many heartbreaking moments and lots of drama. At the core of the show is Jackson “Jax” Teller (Hunnam), the VP and later President of the club and the son of one of the founders. Through Jax, the audience meets his fellow club members, among them his best friend, Opie (Ryan Hurst).
Throughout seven seasons, the audience sees the many conflicts Jax and SAMCRO get involved in and the different enemies they make. Some of these led tothe saddest moments inSons of Anarchy, and most of these had a direct impact on Jax’s story. One episode, in particular, was a turning point in Jax’s story and the beginning of his downward spiral, which was only made worse by the death of his wife, Tara (Maggie Siff), later on – and, unsurprisingly, this is Hunnam’s favoriteSons of Anarchyepisode.
“Laying Pipe” Is Charlie Hunnam’s Favorite Sons Of Anarchy Episode
“Laying Pipe” Is Sons of Anarchy’s Third Episode Of Season 5
Speaking toET Online(viaCBS) in 2014, Charlie Hunnam revealed that his favoriteSons of Anarchyepisode is season 5’s “Laying Pipe”, best known asthe episode that saw Opie’s death. “Laying Pipe” sees Jax, Opie, Tig (Kim Coates), and Chibs (Tommy Flanagan) in prison as part of Damon Pope’s plan.
What Pope wants is for Jax to choose which one of them will die, as it’s the only way they can balance the scales after Tig killed not only his daughter but also one of the Niners. Jax is unable to choose and plans to sacrifice himself instead of choosing one of his brothers to die, but Opie has a different plan. When it’s time to choose,Opie steps in and attacks one of the guards so they will take him.
Opie becomes SAMCRO’s sacrifice, with his final words being “I got this.” Opie is forced to fight four much larger inmates, and he’s given a pipe to defend himself. However, Opie is overpowered by the rest, and on his knees and looking at his brothers through the glass, he’s hit with the pipe on the back of the head. “Laying Pipe” is one of the most heartbreakingSons of Anarchyepisodes, and given the impact thatOpie’s deathhad on Jax and the show in general, it’s easy to see why it’s Hunnam’s favorite episode.
Opie’s Death In Sons Of Anarchy Changed Jax Forever
Opie and Jax were best friends since they were kids, as their parents, JT and Piney, were also best friends and the founders of the club. Despite a couple of disagreements throughoutSons of Anarchy, Opie and Jax’s friendship remained strong, and Opie was always loyal to his best friend and the club, so much so that he attacked a police officer so he would be taken to prison with his brothers.Opie had one of the most tragic stories inSons of Anarchy, and he definitely didn’t deserve such a horrible death.
Jax sank deeper into his sadness and darkness after Opie’s death, and it was made even worse after Tara’s death.
Jax was never the same after Opie’s death, carrying a patch on his vest honoring his friend and never forgetting his sacrifice. Jax sank deeper into his sadness and darkness after Opie’s death, and it was made even worse after Tara’s death.Jax also became more vengeful and at times more reckless, but he ultimately avenged Opie’s deathby killing the guard who had Opie killed and later Damon Pope himself.
Sons Of Anarchy Was A Different Show After “Laying Pipe”
“Laying Pipe” Changed The Tone Of Sons Of Anarchy
Jax wasn’t the only one who changed after Opie’s death; so did the show.Sons of Anarchy’s tone changed after Opie’s departure, turning darker and even more aggressive, pretty much like Jax himself.Sons of Anarchybegan to focus more on revenge after Opie’s death, which grew afterTara’s death, with season 7 being all about Jax looking to avenge Tara.
Opie was a strong and important presence not just in Jax’s life but in the show in general, adding a special layer of sensitivity, brotherhood, and tragedy. Charlie Hunnam chose a greatSons of Anarchyepisode as his favorite, as even though it’s incredibly heartbreaking, it was a turning point for Jax and the show.
