Wait, WHAT!?The Fate Of Taylor Sheridan’s Sons Of Anarchy Character Launched His Yellowstone Empire

Set in the fictional town of Charming, California, Sons of Anarchy followed the ups and downs of the title motorcycle club, with special focus on the show’s VP and later President, Jackson “Jax” Teller (Charlie Hunnam).

Throughout seven seasons, SAMCRO faced different antagonists and enemies, among them David Hale. While never a villain, Hale was a key antagonist in Sons of Anarchy’s first two seasons, meeting his end in a surprising move in season 3’s premiere. However, leaving Sons of Anarchy was a key moment in Sheridan’s career.

Taylor Sheridan Leaving Sons Of Anarchy Started His Career As A Screenwriter

Sons Of Anarchy Was A Turning Point For Taylor Sheridan

SAMCRO was highly influential in Charming – some were ok with the club as they provided safety to those who needed it, but others saw it as a menace and a trigger of crime.

Falling into the latter category is David Hale, the Deputy Chief of the Charming Police Department. Hale took his job very seriously, and his goal was to get rid of SAMCRO out of genuine moral concern.

Hale was all about adhering to the law and had a strong moral compass, and though he was firmly against SAMCRO, he briefly sided with them when he believed it was the right thing to do.

Sheridan left Sons of Anarchy due to salary disputes that, in turn, showed him a bigger problem.

Hale was an antagonist through the first two seasons of Sons of Anarchy, and Sheridan only returned for one episode of season 3. Sheridan told Deadline in 2021 that he left Sons of Anarchy due to salary disputes that, in turn, showed him a bigger problem.

Sheridan revealed that he was paid an unfair wage, so much so that he would have been paid less than “virtually every other person on the show” and couldn’t leave his second job.

When Sheridan’s attorney was told he wouldn’t get paid more because he wasn’t worth more, Sheridan understandably felt disrespected.

Sheridan shared that the main problem was how the business saw him back then, and he understood that his calling was telling stories behind the scenes.

Sheridan quit Sons of Anarchy and made a career change, leaving acting aside for a while and focusing on screenwriting. Sheridan’s first project in this new era of his career was the movie Sicario, directed by Denis Villeneuve, and after more movies, he returned to TV with the neo-Western drama Yellowstone, which he co-created with John Linson.

How Sons Of Anarchy Killed Taylor Sheridan’s David Hale Off

David Hale Was Killed In Sons Of Anarchy Season 3 Premiere Episode

Hale’s death made way for his brother to take over as antagonist and villain.

Hale died on the spot, much to the horror of Jacob and Unser. Hale’s death was unexpected, and despite his antagonistic role, it was a tragic moment.

Hale’s death made way for his brother to take over as antagonist and villain, who carried on with the plan of taking SAMCRO down, but his decision also led to the arrival of a group of White Supremacists. Hale’s death was tragic, but it ended up pushing Sons of Anarchy forward.

How Yellowstone Became Sheridan’s Biggest TV Project

Yellowstone Became A TV Franchise

Yellowstone’s success allowed it to continue for a total of five seasons, ending in December 2024, but it also launched a TV franchise.

Yellowstone has been praised for its performances, particularly Costner’s, its tone, story, settings, and modern perspective on classic cowboy tropes.

Yellowstone’s success allowed it to continue for a total of five seasons, ending in December 2024, but it also launched a TV franchise. First came the prequel miniseries 1883, following the Dutton family back then, followed by another prequel series, 1923, focused on another generation of the Dutton family.

At the time of writing, the sequel series The Madison is awaiting a release date, with the spinoff series 6666 and the prequel series 1944 currently in development.

Yellowstone Brought Sheridan Back Into Acting 8 Years After Leaving Sons Of Anarchy

Set in the fictional town of Charming, California, Sons of Anarchy followed the ups and downs of the title motorcycle club, with special focus on the show’s VP and later President, Jackson “Jax” Teller (Charlie Hunnam). Throughout seven seasons, SAMCRO faced different antagonists and enemies, among them David Hale. While never a villain, Hale was a key antagonist in Sons…