Perfect — we'll build Cian Teller's Season 1 Roadmap to seamlessly integrate him into canon events while developing his personal arc, hidden lineage, and growing tension between loyalty and truth.
This roadmap assumes full Sons of Anarchy continuity — the warehouse fire, Donna's death, the gun-running tensions, ATF involvement, and Jax's internal conflict — but adds Cian's presence, influence, and emotional undercurrent.
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Sons of Anarchy: Season 1 — Cian Teller Roadmap
Setting: 2008 – 2009, Charming, California
Main Focus: Cian Teller's initiation into full-patch life, his growing role in SAMCRO's digital operations, and the silent war between his bloodline and his conscience.
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Episode 1 — "Pilot"
Cian helps Jax investigate the torched warehouse.
He hacks into the ATF's confidential network, discovering the Mongols' recent movements — the first display of his genius.
Jax begins reading John Teller's manuscript; Cian notices the shift but keeps quiet, watching.
Clay publicly praises Cian's efficiency; privately reminds Gemma that the more useful he is, the safer their secret stays.
Theme: The difference between blood and truth.
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Episode 2 — "Seeds"
Cian smooths tensions between Tig and Bobby by rerouting a police alert during a gun run.
Jax consults Cian about the meaning of John's words; Cian gives cryptic advice — "Maybe Dad wanted you to see who we've become, not who we were."
Unser quietly confronts Gemma, implying he knows the boy's paternity. She warns him off.
Cian's POV: He begins keeping a private log of every lie told inside SAMCRO.
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Episode 3 — "Fun Town"
Cian deals with the aftermath of the carnival assault. His detached but coldly effective actions (erasing digital evidence, intimidating witnesses) earn him respect.
He comforts Tara briefly — not romantically, but with quiet empathy.
Clay sees John's ghost everywhere; Cian notices Clay's paranoia.
Foreshadowing: Tig jokingly calls Cian "Mini-Clay," and everyone laughs except Gemma.
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Episode 4 — "Patch Over"
During the Nevada trip, Cian handles comms and logistics. He clashes with Tig over methods, leading to a brawl broken up by Jax.
Cian proves himself in a firefight — his first confirmed kill. He feels nothing.
Clay later admits he's proud, but his voice shakes — pride mixed with guilt.
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Episode 5 — "Giving Back"
At the charity event, Cian rigs surveillance to watch ATF movements.
He bonds with Opie, helping him install security on his truck.
When Donna thanks him, he just says, "Family deserves peace."
Jax begins to see Cian as someone who's watching the club like an outsider — and doesn't like it.
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Episode 6 — "AK-51"
Cian discovers ATF Agent Stahl's probe early, gives SAMCRO an edge.
Clay promotes him unofficially to handle intel full-time.
He and Juice start building digital security protocols (this cements their friendship).
Gemma's fear rises: the smarter Cian becomes, the harder it is to control him.
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Episode 7 — "Old Bones"
Cian hacks county records to hide the old graves.
He begins to realize John Teller's ideals might not be naïve — they might be a map.
Quiet scene with Jax: Cian asks if he ever wonders "what Mom saw in Clay."
Gemma overhears and freezes.
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Episode 8 — "The Pull"
The Irish deal complicates. Cian decodes encrypted messages between SAMBEL and the IRA.
His actions prevent a botched shipment — but Clay takes the credit.
Cian's resentment grows.
Subplot: He teaches Juice about proxy rerouting — hinting that he's preparing for future autonomy.
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Episode 9 — "Hell Followed"
The club's heat intensifies. Cian erases ATF evidence and warns Tig that the club is being watched.
Gemma breaks down privately; Clay comforts her, both terrified their secret could destroy everything.
Jax begins questioning loyalty; Cian quietly supports him but doesn't commit.
Symbolism: Cian fixes a broken bike headlight — metaphor for illuminating hidden truths.
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Episode 10 — "Better Half"
Cian witnesses Clay and Gemma's argument about Jax's growing distance.
Later, Gemma asks Cian to "look after your brother." The slip of your instead of our makes him suspicious.
Unser drunkenly warns Cian: "Some truths burn hotter than the Reaper's fire."
Foreshadowing: Cian starts connecting dots about his true father.
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Episode 11 — "Capybara"
Opie's setup begins. Cian's digital traces of the ATF operation reveal inconsistencies — he knows someone's lying.
He warns Jax too late.
After Donna's death, Cian helps clean up and silently blames Clay.
Gemma confronts him; Cian's voice is cold: "How much of this blood is really ours, Ma?"
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Episode 12 — "The Sleep of Babies"
Cian hides incriminating digital proof that could expose Clay's order on Opie.
Jax spirals; Cian becomes his stabilizer, pulling him back from open war — for now.
He quietly backs Jax's side in spirit, beginning the slow fracture from Clay's control.
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Episode 13 — "The Revelator"
Jax learns the truth about Donna's death. Cian helps him plan the transition quietly — deleting files, erasing evidence.
Gemma and Clay fight again; Cian overhears Clay yelling, "He's my blood!"
The truth hits.
Final Scene: Cian rides alone into the night, helmet off, wind cold. The Reaper patch flaps against his back.
He whispers: "Guess chaos finally picked a side."
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Season 1 Themes for Cian
Blood vs. Truth: The paradox of loyalty when family is built on lies.
Control vs. Chaos: Accepting that chaos might be the only honest order left.
Identity: The internal battle between being a Teller by name and a Morrow by blood.
Legacy: What does it mean to carry a patch when the men who built it are rotting from the inside?
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Would you like me to make a Season 2 Roadmap next (showing how Cian evolves alongside Jax's rebellion and the Clay–Gemma tension), or write the Prologue Part A — his origin story and early life before the events of Episode 1?