The ending of Sons of Anarchy didn’t just leave a pile of bodies in Charming. It left a massive, lingering question mark over the heads of two little boys: Abel and Thomas. Honestly, if you watched that finale and didn't feel a pit in your stomach when the camera panned to Abel’s ring, you weren't paying attention.
Jax Teller spent seven seasons trying to outrun his father's ghost. Then, in the final hour, he realized the only way to save his sons was to become a ghost himself. He wanted them to hate him. He needed them to grow up in the dirt of a farm, not the grease of a clubhouse.
But did it actually work? Or is the Teller "anarchy" DNA just too strong to be washed away by a move to Norco?
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The Fate of Abel and Thomas Explained Simply
When the credits rolled, Abel and Thomas were in a car with Wendy and Nero, heading toward a peaceful life. That was the plan, anyway. Jax’s grand design was basically a scorched-earth policy. He killed the Irish kings, he took out August Marks, and he ended Gemma. He removed every tether the boys had to the outlaw life, including himself.
He even made Nero promise to tell the boys their father was a "criminal and a killer." It’s brutal. Imagine growing up knowing your dad wanted you to think he was a monster just so you wouldn't try to be like him.
But there is a detail most people get wrong about the finale. People think the "happily ever after" for the boys is guaranteed. It isn't. Look at Abel. In those final shots, he’s sitting in the back of that car, fiddling with the silver "SONS" ring Gemma gave him.
That ring is a ticking time bomb.
Why Abel is the Real Wildcard
Abel saw things no child should ever see. He was kidnapped and taken to Belfast. He survived a bombing. He literally overheard his grandmother confessing to the murder of his mother, Tara.
You don't just "farm" that kind of trauma away.
By the end of the series, Abel was already showing signs of psychological fracture. Remember the self-harming at school? He used a fork to scratch his arm and then blamed his mother’s death for his behavior to get out of trouble. That’s a level of manipulation that would make Gemma Teller proud.
- The Gemma Factor: Even in death, Gemma’s influence is all over Abel. Giving him that ring was her final act of defiance against Jax’s wish for a clean break.
- The Memory: Thomas was a baby; he’ll only know what he’s told. Abel, however, remembers the roar of the bikes. He remembers the "reaper."
What Kurt Sutter Actually Said About a Sequel
For years, fans have been begging for a sequel series. Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, hasn't been shy about his vision for the "four chapters" of the Sons of Anarchy mythology.
He envisions the story in four distinct parts. First was Sons of Anarchy itself. Second was Mayans M.C. (which gave us a few glimpses into the post-Jax world). The third was meant to be a prequel called The First 9, focused on Jax’s father, John Teller.
The fourth? That’s the one we’re talking about. Sutter has referred to it as Sam Crow.
Basically, the idea is that Sam Crow would follow Abel and Thomas as adults. Sutter has teased that the story would involve the brothers discovering the truth about their father. He's mentioned that he sees a dynamic where one brother might be drawn to the legacy while the other wants to stay away.
Unfortunately, Sutter’s departure from FX during the production of Mayans M.C. put a massive wrench in those plans. As of 2026, the rights and the creative direction are in a bit of a legal limbo. But the fact that the creator wants to tell the story of Jax's sons tells you everything you need to know: Jax's sacrifice might not have been the "end" he hoped it was.
The Real-Life Inspiration Behind the Legacy
Charlie Hunnam once mentioned in an interview that he based a lot of Jax’s "outlaw" energy on a real-life biker he met in Oakland. This kid was only 22, but he was the "heir apparent" to a major club. His father had been a member his whole life.
The kid ended up being killed shortly after Hunnam met him.
That’s the reality of the life Jax was trying to save his sons from. It’s a cycle of "heir apparents" ending up in the ground before they hit 25. Jax knew that. It’s why he didn't just leave Charming—he committed "suicide by semi" to ensure he couldn't be a lingering influence.
The Reality of SAMCRO After Jax
If Abel and Thomas ever decided to go back to Charming, what would they find? Mayans M.C. gave us a pretty grim look at the club's future.
Jax wanted the club to go "legit" and get out of the gun-running business. He thought he’d cleared the path for Chibs to lead a peaceful club. But the world doesn't work like that. The Mayans series showed that SAMCRO was still very much involved in the chaos.
If the club didn't change, the "Sons" title is still a target. If Abel ever puts on a kutte, he’s not just a biker; he’s the son of the man who killed a President of another charter (Jury) and executed the leaders of the IRA's American distribution.
The "Teller" name is either a legend or a death sentence, depending on who you ask in that world.
Actionable Insights for Fans
If you’re looking to dive deeper into what happened to the Teller legacy, here is what you should actually do:
- Watch the Mayans M.C. Series Finale: It provides the most concrete "current" status of the Sons of Anarchy club and shows exactly how much of Jax’s dream survived (Spoiler: Not much).
- Look for the "Appease the Reaper" Comics: There are official SOA comic books that bridge some gaps in the lore and offer more context on the club's history.
- Track Kurt Sutter’s New Projects: While the Sam Crow sequel is stalled, Sutter often shares "Sutterisms" or "Ask Sutter" sessions on social media where he drops nuggets of what he would have done with Abel and Thomas.
The story of Jax's sons is essentially a tragedy waiting to happen. Jax died to give them a choice. Whether Abel chooses the farm or the fork in the road is something we might never see on screen, but the "anarchy" is definitely still in his blood.