Actor Charlie Hunnam is reuniting with his former castmates for Legends, a new motorcycle drama spinoff from cable network FX that brings back the original stars of Sons of Anarchy more than a decade after the hit series ended.
The upcoming action-packed limited series features a meta storyline in which the actors portray themselves attending a fan convention, only to confront a real-world threat. FX announced the project on Aug. 19, revealing that the original cast members will reunite over ten years after the flagship show concluded its seven-season run in 2014.
Joining the 46-year-old Hunnam, who played protagonist Jax Teller, are returning original cast members Katey Sagal as Gemma Taylor Morrow, Ron Perlman as Clay Morrow, Maggie Siff as Tara Knowles, Mark Boone Junior as Bobby Munson, Tommy Flanagan as Chibs, Kim Coates as Tig, and Theo Rossi as Juice. Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter, who is married to Sagal, is not attached to the new production, according to a press release.
The concept for the spinoff was developed as a brainchild of Hunnam, blending television fiction with real-world fan culture. According to the network description, "When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show."
Sons of Anarchy originally aired on FX from 2008 to 2014, following the lives of an outlaw motorcycle club operating in California. Hunnam, who recently starred as serial killer Ed Gein in Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story, has previously reflected on how the starring role shaped his acting career. In a 2020 interview with People, Hunnam said the show gave him the confidence to pursue acting as a lifelong career, adding, "I think I went into Sons of Anarchy being a pretty unaccomplished actor in terms of my skill set. I wasn’t one of these people that were born enormously and innately talented. I had to really cultivate a skill set."
Major Drama and Franchise Renewals
The announcement arrives alongside a wave of network and streaming decisions across the television industry. HBO has renewed IT: Welcome to Derry for a second season, continuing its series based on Stephen King's horror novel and iconic clown antagonist. Meanwhile, Hulu has greenlit a second season of The Testaments, the drama spinoff of The Handmaid's Tale starring Chase Infiniti.
Paramount+ has confirmed a second season for Dutton Ranch, its ongoing spinoff of the popular Yellowstone franchise. Apple TV+ also renewed Widow's Bay for season two, keeping Matthew Rhys in his role as the mayor of a haunted island in New England. On Prime Video, teen drama Sterling Point will return for season two in Muskoka, alongside a sophomore season order for Every Year After, based on Carley Fortune's Barry's Bay universe.
Other drama series securing future seasons include Acorn TV's murder mystery You're Killing Me starring Brooke Shields, which returns for season two. On Hulu, Australian period drama The Artful Dodger has been renewed for a third and final season scheduled to premiere in 2027.
High-Profile Series Cancellations and Final Seasons
Several major television shows are preparing for their final bows or facing immediate cancellation. HBO drama Euphoria will conclude with its third season following the May 31 finale that marked an emotional turning point for Zendaya's character, Rue. Creator Sam Levinson stated during an appearance on the New York Times' Popcast, "In terms of the story that we set out to tell, which is a story about addiction and its consequences, this feels like the end to me. Looking back, you know, on the last eight years, I think it was such a kind of fulfilling journey in terms of this cast, the crew, what we were able to accomplish."
Apple TV+ flagship series The Morning Show will end with its fifth season in 2027, as confirmed by stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston in a July 23 press release. Aniston, who plays Alex Levy, said, "From the beginning, Apple has supported our vision for The Morning Show, and we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to tell stories that reflect what’s happening in the world around us with a twist of dark humor. It’s been such a privilege to work with this insanely talented cast, and our extraordinary writers, producers, and crew."
Netflix has announced that legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo will conclude with season five, while Emily in Paris starring Lily Collins will wrap up with a sixth season set in Greece. Additional show endings include Netflix's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, which concludes with its third season adapting Holly Jackson's book trilogy, and Paramount+ comedy Colin From Accounts, returning for its third and final season on Sept. 10. Meanwhile, sci-fi series The Boroughs from the Duffer Brothers was canceled after one season at Netflix, and NBC canceled drama The Hunting Party after two seasons, according to reports from Deadline.
Comedies and Unscripted Series Commitments
In comedy television, HBO Max renewed Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a time-traveling spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, for season two. Starz confirmed a second season for S.W.A.T. Exiles ahead of its series premiere, announced by star Shemar Moore. Apple TV+ greenlit a second season of Margo's Got Money Troubles starring Elle Fanning, while Netflix ordered a third season for Kate Hudson's sports comedy Running Point and a second season for Dan Levy's comedy Big Mistakes.
Unscripted and reality television shows also saw widespread renewals across networks. Netflix renewed docuseries Quarterback for season three and extended dating hit Love Is Blind for season 11, which will film in Boston, Massachusetts after debuting on the streamer in 2020. Netflix also ordered a fourth season of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Hulu renewed reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for season six following its dramatic fifth season with the MomTok group. Peacock renewed The Five Star Weekend, based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel, for season two, alongside a third season for Love Island: Beyond the Villa following season eight contestants after leaving the villa. Apple TV+ renewed travel show The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy for season four, Samsung TV Plus ordered season two of Hooligans: The ARCH Racing Project featuring Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger competing in MotoAmerica racing, and American Idol was renewed for season 25 to air next year.
