It has influenced more of thebest gangster dramassince its airing.
Throughout its six seasons, the show delivered numerous episodes that are consideredmasterpieces in prestige television storytelling.
His reaction makes the episodeone of the most intense and satisfying in the show.
Its greatness can be attributed to the writing in this emotionally intense episode.
The catharsis of Carmela finally revealing her feelings about Furio is palpable to the audience.
As well as Richie and Janices engagement, other brilliant plotlines are happening in this episode.
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Like Ralphie,Richie Aprile is a character that has it coming.
This makes the moment even more satisfying and one of the best kills in the show.
However, the pair bonding over medical concerns makes it more believable.
The build-up of theconflict and misunderstandingmakes the episode compelling to watch, especially as its between well-established characters.
Drea de Matteo rightfully earned an Emmy for her role in the episode, as did Michael Imperioli.
The episode’s pacing is high-octane and successfully portrays the complicated dynamic between the characters.
The whole episode builds up to this moment withan atmosphere of unease.
The era of thetwo Tonyscoming to an end is also a marker of Tonys descent.
In his advanced state of dementia, he does not understand the news of Bobby Bacalas death.
Junior doesnt remember Bobby, and he also no longer knows who Tony is.
When told of his former mafia glory You and my Dad.
You two ran North Jersey he simply replies that thatsnice.
This is given tragic irony when AJ repeats Tonys advice near the end,remember the good times.
Throughout the show, its often the penultimate episode of a season that packs the biggest punch.
The writers do a great job of conveying in the episode thatthings are ramping up drastically.
This transpires because Dr Melfi is alerted to a study suggesting sociopaths use therapy to enable their actions.
This makes the real purpose of the drive as shocking to the viewer as it is to Adriana.
Watching the scenery get gradually more woodsy is horrifying, as is watching Adriana crawl away from Silvio.
Without any use of gore, the showrunners manage toconvey Adrianas hit as one of the most despicable.
It has even been named the best TV episode of all time (GQ).
The background of it coming from one of the writers dreams makes it even more brilliant.
It has provoked one of the biggest unanswered questions for viewers regardingwhat happened to the Russian inThe Sopranos.
The background of it coming from one of the writers dreams makes it even more brilliant.
Overall, the episode is the best example ofThe Sopranoscomedic side.
Sources:GQ,The Chase Lounge
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