Sons of Anarchy - Jax Finds Abel

[@NolanGemini94]

Imagine finding your missing child in the arms of another, and not screaming and running to grab and embrace your child. This moment shows the depth that Jax's character has, and what he truly feels about himself. What masterful writing.

[@Sweetbunniez]

Wow deep

[@sal.thegal]

well said!

[@shitassdrummer]

That's what Jax should have done. Immediately snatched Abel back and left the club for the safety of his family. But instead, Jax was conflicted by his need to save the club and avenge his father. Instead of putting his priorities in order -- protecting his children and later his wife -- Jax prioritized his other family (club and dad) and that choice would ultimately lead to disaster for Jax.

[@LHCM199]

This scene divides me, I want so much that Jax finds Able but at the same time I wish that Abel have a good and normal life

[@XFry333X]

That there is the tragedy of the Sons. Jax was supposed to live a different life. But did he really? I mean really? The guns, drugs, and whores done did him in. Like his own dad who couldn't cope.

[@bryanbelcher8582]

LHCM199 .yea u right he felt like his son is with a loving famliy not with a man who torture and kill people

[@axelfoley1406]

The only way out of that life was to never have been born into it. Sad scene for sure.

[@scottyweimuller6152]

Its a show though so this comment makes zero sense

[@CaptainJackSawyer]

To give you some solace, even though this comment is three years old, think of the length of this scene: Jax is making a serious decision. This is conflicting for Jax as he observes these two angels with his boy. He is making a decision here that is heavy and worth so much to Able, because he knows if Able stays with him it's very likely that Able will end up in all this shit that Jax is in. They even give a homeless girl (who looks a lot like Jax's homeless Angel back home) money, without her knowledge. They are good and humble people. Jax knows what is best for Able. But the episode, the story, has other plans for Jax.

[@carmenchavez9846]

This is one of the many SOA moments that get me all teary eyed

[@scottishvplfan]

OMG so true

[@flyingnorseman]

had to give mine up in 92 while I was "away". painful to watch.

[@Fighterjetpinups]

Carmen Chavez yeah I'm late at watching this show. This scene blew my mind.

[@ericaem6847]

What's the name of the song playing?

[@scottishvplfan]

2 moments for me.......this and OPIES funeral 😭😢😭😢😭

[@battousai9795]

funny how a show about tough bikers can be more sentimental and break your heart harder than most shows/movies that are supposed to be pure feeling, but they end up feeling so fake

[@demoneyin9390]

battousai9795 that’s cause bikers are tough so when you see them emotional feels more intense than normal individuals.

[@Carlos-im2jp]

You are so right. It's the complete absence of false sentiments that does the job

[@jtothey1993]

thats the difference between good and bad writing. It goes beyond subject matter.

[@beemelonhead1]

it's because of Mark Kozelek... look up the bands Sun Kil Moon (this song "Alesund") and his previous band Red House Painters.

[@TheHoppySr]

It's the music

[@diditombstone3268]

My respect to jax. This scene taught me that love will never come without pain.

[@Abelthomas23]

No it didn’t

[@prelxde397]

Anyone else notice SOA has the best music.

[@north_7646]

if you liked this (assuming you havent already) please listen to the album it is apart of

[@AndrewBlack-jy1mq]

Na that’s Supernatural.

[@kishaisby2822]

It is tho😊😊😊😊I love it got it as my playlist 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@gin.gefilms]

​@@AndrewBlack-jy1mq no its Banshee

[@kishaisby2822]

Yes they do I love all the music on soa❤❤❤❤

[@BboyZoinks]

scene like this is why i tell peoole this show is underrated, they think it's all shootouts and gang fights

[@daveyb2275]

BboyZoinks Well underrated. amazing show

[@BboyZoinks]

@Badger0fDeath true, just became a big headache afterwards

[@bigben4105]

Not going to lie my mrs thought it was all about gang violence and fucking prostitutes, til I showed her this episode and she cried more then I did watching it the first 100 times

[@BubblingSyphilisSund]

I just finished season 3. This show has made me cry twice so far, including this scene.

[@jerseyltd]

This is a movie to watch with your sons when they get older or even a date night watch. Family values are fucked up but arent we all in some type of way? Fucking gemma though bro .

[@siamakon1856]

The irish season made me realize that Charlie is one hell of an actor.

[@BrxIghtside]

Best season imo

[@karlmorgan9793]

Moments like this are so rare, the acting is perfect without one word been spoken. Truly some great work there

[@MrMaxim]

I've never cried as much to anything in any movie or tv show than this scene. I just find it so infuriating, frustrating and sad that Abel isn't capable of understanding who his father is and his father is right there. It destroys me.

[@alexandrua6121]

i find this to be the best case scenario for Abel/Jax. Remember how Tig 'said goodbye' to his daughter...

[@Djlukz]

Only to realize able is not actually his kid.

[@eddiereyes3478]

Get a life

[@chrishernandez2484]

its good show

[@CornholioPuppetMaster]

Able looked right at Jax, i’m pretty sure you recognized them

[@mossymoose8920]

Whoever did the soundtrack for this show has phenomenal taste

[@faceripper2109]

Song name?

[@mossymoose8920]

@@faceripper2109alesund by sun kil moon

[@edwardmross8286]

This was the moment, the first time I watched it, where I realized that SOA wasn't just a great show, but a show for the ages.

[@AKingNamedBenji]

"A show for the ages". Fact of Facts sir.

[@Sweetbunniez]

What’s so beautiful about this scene is you can see the series of emotions transition as he continues following them. He starts off concerned and emotional seeing his child in someone else’s arms you can see it in his face. Then you slowly see Jax look surprised almost relieved his baby is in good hands and finally you can see his emotion on his face when he’s stuck between making a tough decision either to take his child back or keep him with the people who will love and protect him forever. Charlie Hunnam did an outstanding job with this scene capturing every emotion so perfectly. It’s so raw and emotional.

[@adamromero]

This to me was the most heart breaking moment in the series.

[@IVSTUDIOZ]

Tara’s death got me

[@peytonlong5573]

Tara death, opie death or him talking to his dad before he takes his life are up there as well

[@owainnewton326]

And in that moment, he knew, he could never willingly rob a child of a normal life. His or not.

[@lefriccestchic3012]

owain newton nothing can break the cycle of the teller family s curse they got the crime and death for heritage :(

[@erintilley5244]

Yeah but in there hearts those people know that that kid is there kid and second Able looks in Jax's direction it's almost like Able knows that's his dad.

[@aidankeohane3370]

That look on his face. It’s like “I’m his father and I love him. So why would I take him away from this?” He doesn’t want his son to grow up like he did, and with these people, he won’t. It’s a brilliant moment and it’s why Kurt Sutter is one of the best writers/showrunners of the past decade.

[@BG1234ish]

Charlie Hunnam is such a phenomenal actor.

[@oliviaboisse3402]

First time I cried watching the show was to this scene. It rips my god damn heart out every time

[@alfredomartinez5546]

The Song Doesn't Make It Any Better !!! I Love This Song !!!

[@bantamfedor]

First time I saw this I drifted away this reality completely. But when it ended it I was some doofus again, floating in a coffin rack on a Navy ship in the middle of the ocean...

[@jaxteller5665]

When Gemma told the truth about whatzobelle and Weston did to Jax and clay was really emotional but yeah this scene was on another scale of emotion

[@stevem842]

This show had a pretty great soundtrack; Or songs that suited scenes and moments well

[@danieldeavers4296]

The music us so under-rated from 'Come Join the Murder' for the finale to 'The Lost Boy' for Ope's funeral.....so great!

[@FBooker]

@@danieldeavers4296 the song when Gemma was getting raped too, also Donna’s funeral.

[@IKhanNot]

One of the best scenes of SOA as it really sums up the internal conflict Jax was having. He felt like perhaps his kid deserved to have a normal life but then again that kid was his own flesh and blood and he wanted to be a father but the live fast die young nature of the biker life wasn't a suitable environment for him.

[@joebone3151]

Some of us are Meant for that life some are Not. Some Choose it Some Don't. Some get Out Some Don't. Some die Some grow old. Some Kill some go the entire Without needing too. Some Attack Some Defend. It reality. Funnily enough we will be the first to step up and protect people when military and police will fail. Street gangs no. But the truly organized ones we will stand up when where needed and cooperate when needed. At all other times it's a thin line between life and death when in the same room

[@CornholioPuppetMaster]

This scene made me so mad when I saw it. First of all the whole Ireland plot could’ve been left out of the show for all I care. The whole Ireland story line was ridiculous and then he finally tracked down his son after almost a season just realize his son might be better off without him, but then in the next episode he realizes he does one is son back and hast to go track him down again. Wtf were are the riders thinking? When I first watched the series I noticed a lot of plotholes and story changes so I’m re-watching it a second time and the story makes more sense but this scene still is ridiculous to me. It’s like watching a movie and then at the end you find out the guy was dreaming the whole time and everything that happened didn’t really happen

[@evanwynnnn]

This was always what roped me right back into this show. After endless dramatic shootouts and ultra-violent moments, these artistic emotional scenes are what made it seem worth watching. You could just tell this scene was very thought out, the song and all. No words, no violence, just people being human.

[@MrMultiHillo]

Even after all these years this scene is still the most hauntingly beautiful I have ever seen. The build up in story, the weighting decision Jax would make after observing, the execution of camera work. Everything I can imagine. Even the song choice (Alesund) that I had to find afterwards and still listen to from time to time so much that I would like to even visit Alesund some day. Just still amazed by this scene. It have gotten even better now that I have kids my own and can just feel the heartbreak of Jax.

[@markrenton8883]

arguably the most heartbreaking scene in SOA for me. Jax watches helplessly as his world of certainties crumble right in front of him as he envisions his son having a better future without him...and it also foreshadows his own future in a way... this is an important moment of the show. There was no better song to describe this moving moment. A big bravo to all those who contributed to this legendary beautiful but sad story... Thanks from France.

[@Buugzy]

Yes

[@faheemgulzar1]

Came back to see it after 3 years and i am still as emotional as ever Thank You Charlie Hunnam.

[@texasfan8892]

Definitely one of the more emotionally divisive scenes in the entire show. You can tell Jax desperately wants to get his son back but he’s hesitant because he knows the family who adopted him would be able to provide him with the love and support he never could.

[@TheMetalhead678]

I can see Jax's pain, but he also feels some sense of relief because he thinks Abel is safe with loving parents. **Spoiler alert don't look if you don't want spoilers** When Jax finds this couple dead and he lays them down together, it showed that had a lot of respect for them and he was deeply sorry for what happened to them.

[@JLOCC23424]

So damn true man it's just such a sad unfortunate situation they were really good people too. There was no need for what happened to them but the writers got to keep it real at the end off the day. Man I love this show absolute masterpiece.

[@greeneyelove2003]

When he lays them together and then I think it was Opie lays the hat the baby had been wearing over their hands...God, that was a hell of a scene. Jax didn't hate them for having his son because he could see they already loved him.

[@Onigirli]

Relief? Fuck no... he loved and wanted Abel. That's just you, as a viewer. What he feels is pure heart-break...

[@121finalfantasy]

Jax made the right choice, the same choice I would of made. Even if my son grew up hating me for it, he would understand that I didn't want him involved in this life of chaos and death. It was too late for Jax but not his son.

[@pixeladams123]

+121finalfantasy yeah, too bad that couple dies huh

[@121finalfantasy]

I honestly don't feel bad about the couple dying, if they had adopted a child through the legal channels then there deaths would not off happened. As a biker the lesson I've learnt is that when things go wrong you don't turn to the pigs for help you deal with it yourself, it's a dangerous life but a free one.

[@lukem8963]

Does jax get Abel back?

[@121finalfantasy]

SPOILER yes Jax gets Abel back in Belfast.

[@ps31rokursox]

+ania mathers sweetheart, please don't post spoilers in your comments without a warning

[@KekasihMuGelap]

I'm literally crying watching this. As a dad, I want nothing more than the best for my kids.

[@chrishernandez2484]

Agreed

[@Alisewin]

This scene made me cry like a baby the first time I watched it. Now, knowing everything that happens after, it's just complete bawling.

[@chief7545]

The sad beauty of it all was that he wanted to let his son live a normal life, but his history and path didn’t let that happen. It’s truly sad and beautiful

[@RealGaIaxy]

Started this show last week and this is one of the most powerful scenes I've ever watched. What a beautiful song. And well done Charlie Hunnam, his eyes are amazing in this.

[@thefilmeffect6089]

This is one of my favorite scenes of the entire series. Scenes like this are what separated SOA from a lot of other tv shows. It's a gritty and brutal tv show, but the family drama is done so well. The show would not have had the impact that it did without it. Jax arc throughout the series is one that will be remembered throughout television history. Jax's kids and the violence around them are the main component of his character transformation and were the driving force of entire series. I'm not in love with the final season, but the character work with Jax was always great and completed his arc.

[@markorollo.]

I think out of all the things that went on in SOA this is the scene that will stay with me....

[@biblical1694]

There was something about this scene and episode that I can’t describe and can’t experience re-watching it. This scene broke me

[@venabybee7030]

Best part of SOA! Beautiful.

[@nicolem244]

Such a beautiful scene! Charlie is a great actor and really makes you feel his pain.

[@benedward8483]

3.02 breaks my heart. The look on Jax face saying goodbye one last time. Brilliant acting

[@mikaolavkinnari2912]

IMO this scene is the point where Jax 1st realized that the kid can't have a future in the club, and letting him go was the best decision.. Through the next seasons the state he was in here is what he strived for and worked on getting to. Eventually the last episode ends the same way basicly.. So in 7 seasons the same thing and realisation happens twice: here in season 3, where the parents unfortunately gets killed and in s7 where he gives them up, and makes some really hard choices. Great show. My favorite. 10/10.

[@spedupaudios3048]

Made me so sad how that beautiful loving couple was murdered later on in this scene. They seemed so genuine with Abel even Jax himself can see that Abel was better off with them.

[@inkedhooliganinked6235]

I’ll make u happy

[@KatiesArabVision]

This song. After this episode aired I looked it up and downloaded it. It's one of the only songs that makes me cry everytime I hear it.

[@nbv0232]

cool song. what the name?

[@KatiesArabVision]

+Jose Marinez "alesund" by Sun Kill Moon

[@nbv0232]

+woahdudette thank you

[@luvvashiiaa]

Ha happens to me too

[@annenormann-naveed2587]

This moment definitely broke my heart and left me with tears in my eyes. I never thought that I could love a show about a biker gang that much. But Scenes like this are one of the many reasons I started to love this show. BTW in my opinion this scene is absolutely played well by Charlie Hunnam. You can see in his eyes what is going on in Jax' mind and his heart. He did a great job here...

[@ejsmith6491]

this is one of my favorite moments of all the shows I've watched. brilliant, incredible, if you haven't watched the show and stumbled across this because of sun kil moon or whatever, go watch the show and once this moment comes you will be torn apart for years. I'm literally crying right now. beautiful

[@kylev.1163]

Could you imagine if the series finale hadn't ended the way that it did? If instead Jax had found peace with the club and left it all to Chibs so that he could get out and live a normal life with Tara and the kids? I could see the brilliance in that ending. The final episode recreated as this scene with the music and all, but instead members of the club are looking on as Jax tends to his kids. I could get teary just thinking about it. I loved the way the series ended, but when I look back to this and all it could have been, I start to wish that Jax could have just been a father and left Charming with Tara.

[@mickfunny4185]

Lucille The Vampire Bat yeah but Jax killed another club member, so he had to die

[@nickm8810]

Mick Funny maybe if he left around season 5 or 6

[@Biolo-G_KJ]

GENERAL ZOD Tara was kinda a psycho chick. One episode she made her child cry just to relax him and make herself feel better. Also the rest, she was messed up man.

[@andrealessing7575]

Sabrina Hutt Yeah and Tara could've left when she was told. Plain and simple

[@evelynwashere13]

Kas J That and the whole miscarriage thing, that threw me for a loop...

[@ianmurdick1]

perhaps the most moving scene of the entire series. Guts me every time.

[@XFry333X]

This was a tough scene to watch. Y'all tell me, y'all know all the evil things Jax done. From 1:54 and forward, Jax made the right choice. His life is dangerous. He can't be there for them boys. It's a heart breaking scene, one of many why the show is so great.

[@dominicmedrano5162]

One of the greatest shows ever. Top ten in my book. Soundtrack is amazing and timeless.

[@CB-yu2tn]

Im not that kind of emotional type, but as i just became a dad to a little boy, i could feel a drop of water in my eye.

[@kamisierra2966]

Dude.. they went HARD on the soundtrack for this entire series!!

[@gerryfegan3608]

This show can really rip your heart out. One of my very favorite shows. EVER

[@marthinborba4016]

I dove into this scene 'cause this perfect song, both complement each other. S.O.A has the best soundtrack of all series.

[@anthonycampos8057]

A good father and a good outlaw cant settle inside the same man. -Jax teller

[@chesspain]

Remember watching this scene when it came out. Remember it being sad. Fast forward to now after having my first son and it breaks my soul. Choosing what's best for your child no matter how much it hurts you. Charlie Hunnam sold the pain in this scene so well.

[@katherinegomez4599]

EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS I CRY AND SOB, ITS TOO MUCH

[@thaistomp]

It's real shit. Jax wishes he would have had a better life growing up. He was born to be a gangster.

[@XFry333X]

thaistomp that some real shit. Every dad want his boys n family do good n alright. But sometimes, life ain't fair. For Jax, he was born n bred in the biker life. So he gone die by it. His sons won't have it easy either.

[@thaistomp]

Felipe Revuelta real talk bro. Jax was the truth.

[@federicaconsoli6757]

I almost drowned in my own tears when I saw this for the first time

[@COURTLANDELLIOT]

One of my favorite scenes from any show or movie. My feelings were all over the place.

[@freedom_rock18]

I don’t know why I slepted on this show for so long

[@landonjones676]

Watching this scene 1 1/2 years after my son is born hits me so much differently now. I can’t imagine my son being gone.

[@cab3129]

This scene is one of the most memorable scenes in TV for me.

[@hod6273]

It’s scenes like these in a series/movie were their is no talking just a song in the background are the ones that get to you the most. 😭🥺💔

[@Borderedcollie]

As a father this hits so hard to picture yourself in that situation.

[@ralfweber4346]

I'm really not a sensitive guy and I know of course SOA is a fictional story but as a father this was terrible to watch this scene.

[@Borderedcollie]

@@ralfweber4346 1000%

[@glennmarley6989]

Just a masterful piece of acting with the perfect music to accompany it.

[@melissafahrion4502]

I watched my daughter live a better life for a few min, I felt what he felt.

[@DoooBeeDoooBeeDooo]

Jax saw a glimpse of the life he knew he could never give his son. In the midst of all Bikes n Gunfights , this scene came outta nowhere n just Broke me.

[@aloeveraa1]

One of the most emotional scenes from SOA.

[@emmasaunders5821]

had me crying my eyes out, so heartbreaking

[@DeathHugZ]

This show was such an emotional Rollercoaster for me. So glad I decided to sit down and watch it all.

[@DavidMartinez-pg3zq]

Crazy as it is. In a show action packed and filled with thrilling moments this scene remains my favorite.

[@ISaudio]

This moment got me. For some reason I had a memory of this nostalgic scene earlier today. Brought me to tears just trying to imagine what that whole situation could feel like. Loved when the writing in this show paid that heavy attention to emotional details. I applaud you Sutter.

[@scottbaker7104]

The hardest part was when Jax lays that woman next to her husband and puts the red toboggan between them

[@HarmonicGray]

Rewatching this as a father is heartbreaking.

[@michelkruiper1904]

The smile of JAX (1min20) and the music in this scène makes me cry.

[@mufradhossain9238]

One of the best shows ever made.

[@madmaxx4793]

Man…Greatest scene ever. Even broke me down. Probably only piece of cinema that ever moved me that emotionally. I relate to it as well.

[@Jamie-x9g]

I have honestly never cried so much at a 3minute scene before… no words when I first saw this

[@jabanoniashvili]

This song suits this movie so well, I can't imagine anything else,...when I watch this moment, I always have tears in my eyes. It's the strongest movie and the strongest music.....❤❤❤

[@markjarema8003]

Best sight into jax's head and what he wants to what he is. Unbelievable scene

[@justmakingvideos4351]

Great scene with so much emotional depth, kudos to Charlie you can see the emotions on his face and feel what he feels

[@Marshall56781]

This song did it for me. Amazing choice

[@matthewtorres1991]

This whole scene is just an admiration you can see in his face like he envys those parents for being able to do what he could never do for his son....he made the right decision of love....unfortunately it still was meant to be as the parents were killed and Abel ended back with them

[@b40670]

I remember watching SOA with my older brother, time has changed... 😔

[@mell2185]

this scene if from season 3 episode 11 around 15 minutes in :) for everyone wondering

[@NessRhyme]

Just watched this scene again after years. Cried like a baby

[@reaperexe3192]

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[@Brian-lt4sr]

Yes. We cry as normal folks would. From the heart you sacrifice "EVERYTHING" to set your soul free....🇺🇲✝️

[@antebarbir5380]

This is why Charles is my favorite actor he shows all kind of emotions

[@elokobi089]

I'm watching the series now, even if I knew anything 'cause friends already told me everything about, I had to stop watching this scene. Heartbreaking, try to figured myself in Jax feelings' in that moment.

[@DavidS4209]

This scene gives me chills everytime.

[@rdv1327]

the scene and the music hits bro. damn

[@Sparklejumpropequeen374]

Breaks my heart every time but damn Jax is a beautiful man

[@zanabalzanab2935]

I make good stories. Feel pain. When I have nothing. They people through me like dustbin. I am not human. I am poor. Feel happy to destroy my life. Care for their wife and woman. Thanks god. Allah answer my payers. Small earning, little money bring so much happiness. They are man you enjoy to destroy my life because I was innocent. Jealous here other man give me respect.

[@zanabalzanab2935]

These love and respect only their women. Allah know my pain. Allah correct my mistake. I only want to do good with others. I like everyone. Allah help me. I want only Allah help. I am tried when people ask me where is your

[@eduardocruzism]

The power of directing... You can feel everything Jax feels and he doesn't even say a word

[@djuromilovic8251]

I cried watching this scene, also the part when they got killed, Jax out them together in bed so they can be next to each other holding hands, I'm sure Abel would have a better life living with those people, but sadly Jimmy killed then.

[@peterliddle4634]

Yeah I am just watching this now. This episode got me, and how Jax put them in bed.

[@kicolenidman5607]

Song is Alesund by Sun Kil Moon

[@dragonsoul48]

This scene is the most powerful one for me, Jax realises here that he can't be a proper father!!

[@jordanvance1193]

One of the best scenes of all time of cinema

[@papa.silver7804]

This was a hard scene for me to watch never focused so much in my days on a show like this

[@tommyv.4226]

I really need to stop chopping up onions everytime i watch this scene.......BRUTAL....

[@Stepharchives]

Best comment 😂

[@Keayzilla]

This scene nearly got me when I first watched it and that's the show pretty much winning cause I don't get all emotional normally but this scene just kinda hit me in the heart

[@joycemckennon]

Best series and best music ever!

[@alfredomartinez5003]

This scene always gets me in my feelings and the sweet sounds of tha guitar strings 😭😭😭

[@scottbaker7104]

There’s few things that get me emotional but this scene absolutely breaks me because I could only imagine how that would make me feel watching My baby with another couple knowing he’s better off

[@Eflatmajor7sharp11]

My god I’m balling my eyes out. Love you Jax.