With FX set to wrap up the seventh and final season of its biker saga “Sons of Anarchy” tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, actor Jimmy Smits took some time to discuss the show’s violent journey and his role as Nero Padilla on the drama series.

The interview yielded insights into the character, the show, the violence and the finale. Proceed with caution if you’re worried about spoilers, but otherwise, please click here to read this in-depth interview with Smits, along with the insights of TVWeek Open Mic blogger and “SOA” fan Hillary Atkin.