I agree completely. The first couple of seasons weren't bad and then it took a massive nosedive. I was fast forwarding through alot of it because my eyes started hurting from excessive rolling.
One thing that kept me interested was seeing just how much SoA logo stuff Jax actually owned. Was great when the baby had an SoA beanie.
Also, it was fun to keep seeing which Shield actor they'd have next.
Having watched the first few, you feel like you HAVE to watch it through, but wanted it done. Just like Dexter, which was brilliant int he beginning, but went WAY to long and got stupid.