Tag: The Sopranos

  • Give ‘The West Wing’ the Reunion Episode It Deserves!

    There are few works of filmmaking, regardless of medium, that have captured the scale and scope of the current American political system quite like The West Wing. While there have been many films, television shows, miniseries, and documentaries dedicated to just one aspect of the democratic process, The West Wing examined the decisions made by…

  • 10 Best ‘Sopranos’ Quotes Ranked

    HBO and David Chase’s iconic show, The Sopranos, inevitably changed the landscape of television forever, and even 25 years later, the show is still considered to be one of the best television dramas of all time. The modern gangster series stars James Gandolfini in his breakthrough role as the notorious New Jersey boss, Tony Soprano,…

  • This ‘Sopranos’ Death Is Still TV’s Lamest

    This ‘Sopranos’ Death Is Still TV’s Lamest

    The Sopranos, which is now celebrating its 25th anniversary, is a show that features a lot of beatings and murder. The HBO series has (rightfully) received immense praise for its quality in front of and behind the camera. It is, however, home to TV’s lamest death. Of all the lame characters in television, The Sopranos‘…

  • ‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong Debated Splitting Season 4 Into Two Parts Before Opting for ‘Full-Fat’ Final Season

    ‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong Debated Splitting Season 4 Into Two Parts Before Opting for ‘Full-Fat’ Final Season

    “Succession” wasn’t going to leave anything on the table before closing out the series.Showrunner and creator Jesse Armstrong said in upcoming book “‘Succession’: Season Four: The Complete Scripts” (as excerpted by Vulture) that he was determined to do a “full-fat” final season instead of splitting up Season 4 into parts, like fellow HBO series such…

  • ‘The Sopranos’ Family Tree Explained

    ‘The Sopranos’ Family Tree Explained

    HBO’s The Sopranos ran from 1999 to 2007, and followed the stories of the Dimeo crime family also known as the North Jersey Mob. It namely centers around eventual mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) as his recent string of panic attacks force him to seek professional help in the form of the therapist, Dr.…

  • ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ and ‘ER’ Made For ‘90s Must-See TV

    ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ and ‘ER’ Made For ‘90s Must-See TV

    The term “Must See TV” has been used so often that it has almost lost all relevance. Game of Thrones? Must see TV. The Sopranos? Must see TV. Squid Game, Ted Lasso, The Mandalorian? Must see, must see, must see. Yet there was a time not all that long ago where the term wasn’t a…

  • Worst TV Series Finales Ever

    Worst TV Series Finales Ever

    A television series finale, by and large, falls into one of three categories. There are those where the creative team delivers a heartfelt “thank you” for the time the fans have invested by delivering a finale that sends the series out on a high, like Friends, M*A*S*H*, or Brooklyn Nine-Nine. There are series finales that…

  • Best ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Episodes of Every Season

    Best ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Episodes of Every Season

    HBO has made many great crime shows since The Sopranos, but Boardwalk Empire explored America’s mafia culture from a historical perspective. Set within Atlantic City during the prohibition era of the 1920s, the series starred Steve Buescemi as the political tycoon Nucky Thompson. Similar to Tony Sopranos, Breaking Bad’s Walter White, or Better Call Saul’s…

  • 10 TV Spin-Offs That Are Better than Their Movies, According To Reddit

    10 TV Spin-Offs That Are Better than Their Movies, According To Reddit

    For a long time, movies were perceived as the most prestigious entertainment medium. As hard as it is to believe now, at one point in time, TV was seen as the place where actors who couldn’t make it into film settled. However, once The Sopranos debuted, audiences began to see the benefits of following a…

  • 20 Best ‘The Sopranos’ Episodes, Ranked According to IMDb

    20 Best ‘The Sopranos’ Episodes, Ranked According to IMDb

    The Sopranos hardly needs an introduction at this point. Debuting over two decades ago and finishing its six-season run over 15 years ago, it’s widely considered among the greatest TV shows of all time. It was the first big hit for HBO, and elevated the medium of television as a whole, helping to kickstart a…