What The Hell Was That? The Sopranos 20 Years Later | NYT 

Pauile: He killed 16 Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator. Christopher: his house looked like s**t

Carmela just didn’t age for a whole two decades

I absolutely loved the dream sequences. They felt exactly like dreams, perfectly executed.

The ending was amazing. One of the most uncomfortable scenes I've ever seen.

Just when I was out. They pulled me back in

James Gandolfini was the heart and soul of the Sopranos

Breaking Bad is my favorite show of all time but.. “I'm saddened by James Gandolfini's passing. He was a great talent and I owe him. Quite simply, without Tony Soprano there is no Walter White.” - Bryan Cranston

The “Dream sequences” were truly artistic and original. David Chase didn’t get the credit he deserved

Duh isn't the ending obvious a scientist brought Chris back to life as the Cleaver so Chris could get his revenge

The ending was the punishment for rooting for a sociopath through all those years.

Some say that the interior decorator Russian still roams the pine barrens with half a skull.

Too bad Tony wasn’t in this video RIP James Gandolfini 1961-2013

I thought the ending was perfect. ‘They say when it happens you don’t even hear it’

I just finished The Sopranos not even an hour ago and I already want to re-watch, thank you David and the whole crew! I loved the ending.

The dream sequences make this show so unique. It’s just one of the reasons it stands out among the pack .

Edie Falco was absolutely phenomenal in that show.

To me, the ending left us with the same uncertain feeling that Tony must have felt every day - Not knowing if he was going to live or die - Not knowing what could go wrong next. When you live that lifestyle, you're going to constantly be living with fear and anxiety - wondering when, not if, you're going to get killed or pinched. At the end of the show when it cuts to black, it leaves us wondering if Tony lives or dies, gets pinched, or if anything even happens at all. This is the panic and anxiety Tony felt every day, and it's why he needed to live the rest of his life on Prozac. He lived in constant worry, and that's the feeling the ending left us with. At least that's what I got out of it.

But the real unanswered question is how is Harpo doing?

Just finished the series for the 4th time and still get uncomfortable during the last 3-4 episodes when you see his crew get smaller and how everyone and everything around him is slowly getting destroyed. I always feel sad when the Journey song kicks in, knowing the end is near. The best TV show EVER.

I just watched the entire series for the first time because Im quarantined, I was a kid when it aired originally. Im amazed at how relevant it is today! I didn't know anything about the ending before I watched it, but when I seen it I thought it was perfect. Like ripping off a band aid the end snaps you back to reality, and a sad satisfaction remains. Brilliant. RIP James Gandolfini

In the final episode David Chase whacked us-The audience. And we never saw it comin'.

From OZ to Sopranos to Nurse Jackie, Edie Falco is a LEGEND.

The ending was confusing for a while but now I can see it makes absolute sense . I can't think of a more ingenious way to end this amazing and unique show.

The ending was perfect. The fact that people are still taking and arguing about it says it all.

When you binge watch the whole thing, that ending is pretty good. It's the right amount of ambiguous plus it keeps to theme with the show's nature; most episodes just end, no big cliff hanger or massively profound revelation, it just ends, often quietly, like their lives continue on when we aren't there after the hour

15 Reason Why The Sopranos is the best Tv series of all time? 1- Best writers ever. (Characters, quotes, character arks, stories...) 2- Best directors ever. (These directors are best Hbo directors. So best tv directors same time.) 3- Best actors and real acting style ever. 4- Best music choice ever. 5- Best sound and editing ever. 6- Best cinematographies ever. 7- Best dark humor ever. (Better than many other comedy series!) 8- Best references and deep sub texts ever. 9- Best pilot episode ever an best final ever. 10- Best opening title ever. 11- Best final titles ever. (I think The Sopranos is the first TV series to put a different ending credits song for each episode. Am I right?) 12- Best sociopath anti-hero ever. (There are no other Tony Soprano and James Gandolfini on TV! Even in the cinema! He is a very unique character and a very unique character work!) 13- Best psychoterapy scenes and best dream scenes ever. (It's better than the dream scenes of "Twin Peaks". Because our dreams are not like dream scenes in Twin Peaks. Our night dreams or nightmares are always be like the dream scenes of The Sopranos.) 14- The best and most realistic mafia/ganster stories, relationships, conflicts, tensions, assassinations/whack. 15- The first TV series to bring cinema aesthetics to television. 16- Started Tv's Golden Age! (Without The Sopranos and Tony Soprano; then it would not have happened: The Wire, Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Narcos, Dexter, House of Cards, The Shield, In Treatment, Entourage, Eastbound & Down, Louie, After Life, Weeds, Californication, Boardwalk Empire, Deadwoods, Damages, The New Pope, Rome, Tudors, Sons of Anarchy, Rescue Me and others ...) So... Simpley the BEST TV SERİES EVER!!! The only bad thing about The Sopranos: If you love Sopranos, you no longer like other TV shows. You always compare with The Sopranos... :) İf you don't get it "the end of show" you should this analaysis: masterofsopranos.wordpress.com/the-sopranos-definitive-explanation-of-the-end/

"Carm, where's the gabagool?" LOL! Thanks to David Chase for creating the best show. Ever! Gandolfini (R.I.P.) was possibly the most underappreciated actor of his generation and Edie Falco could (and still can) act circles around ANYONE. Happy 20th to the cast and crew...meet youse all at the Bing for a drink... ;-)

I think the dream sequences were some of the greatest attributes to the show!

Crazy how much Jim looks like Kevin Finnerty

This show is iconic. Definitely one for the books. Every so often I watch it from beginning to end. And each time is like I’m watching it for the first time.

20 years huh...ya know, remember when is the lowest form of conversation

Perfect end to a perfect show. Mr. Chase created a masterpiece and deserves all the accolades received.

David Chase never had the makings of a varsity athlete....

Edie falco is such a lovely woman. Seems so sincere in real life too

It’s awesome to hear Edie discuss the Sopranos as an entire work and not an extension of herself. What an absolute pro.

This show is a MASTERPIECE from start to finish. Nothing will ever come close. RIP James Gandolfini

When I watched the ending the first time, in real time, I remember the shock, and disappointment of the cut to black. Now I see it's brilliance. As David Chase pondered the question as to whether he'd have changed the ending I found myself saying "Say no. Say no". And did an inner cheer when he did. I've watched this series 4 times. I'm on my 5th as we speak. No other show has captivated me the way this one has.

“You probably don’t even hear it when it happens, right?”

David Chase (along with the rest of that writing and producing crew) are geniuses. I remember being infuriated about the ending but it didn't take long for me to say to myself "this is perfect". Still to this day The Sopranos is the best series I've ever seen.

I'm currently at the "Unidentified Black Males" episode. So far, this is the most exciting show I've ever watched.

As soon as the theme song starts...you enter the world of tony...As the theme ends, you feel vulnerable about the things going to happen but nevertheless emotionally comfortable...

That ending was pure genius. you he knew its imossible to mae everyone happy, but its possible to make everyone uncomfortable and be surprised.

The dream sequences, especially the one where Tony was in hospital after being shot by Junior, were always beautifully executed and incredibly insightful into Tony's psyche. They never seemed goofy or out of place. Quite the contrary. Its hard to understand what people who like the Sopranos didnt like the dream sequences

Edie falco should be winning awards to this day for her acting as camella ..... absolutely brilliant acting. Some of the best ever imo... and The Sopranos as a whole has to be the best TV series ever.... better than breaking bad, the wire, game of thrones and anything else.... the acting the script the set... everything is perfect.

That's how you end a show, the GoT guys should have looked into it.

My favorite tv series of all time

Chase looks like Beansie

My absolute favorite show I literally cried when James Gandolfini passed RiP Tony

You want to talk about comprise? I wanted managot, instead I made grilled cheese on the radiator- Philly Leotardo

I always loved how Tony loved animals more than most people.

I still remember where I was that Sunday night when my cable went out lol. I was originally annoyed with the ending, like many others. Now, being totally convinced that Tony was killed, I think it was masterful.

Thanks to David Chase, tying my shoelaces has never been the same

That ending never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

Two things: David Chase is awesome. Way to stick to your guns and follow your own vision. I love that he wouldn’t change a thing. Edie Falco is as lovely as ever.

The ending conveyed continuity that we don't get to see anymore. I felt great about it. They were having dinner and everything was fine, and as far as I know to this day they are doing alright. I really could not fathom what more people wanted for an ending. We love these people, end it like this. And you did. Thanks David. I appreciate leaving the last visit to the show knowing they were fed and alright.

Edie Falco was great on the show! It was nice having her in the interview. If only Jim could be there too.

Once every couple of years I have a Sopranos fest and watch it back to back. The richness of the characters, the direction, the script, the humour and the acting has me hooked forever. I predict in 10 years time I'll still be watching it. An absolutely amazing show. There are moments though where I can't help feeling sad about Jim Gandolfini though, should have looked after himself better. RIP JG

The ending was perfect, because it let the viewer make up their own theory about what happened to the Soprano family. So much more satisfying than seeing Tony getting his brains blown out, or seeing him living happily ever after. Classic series.

I’m glad David chase said he would change the ending of the show, he’s and admirable man who sticks to his guns even when it might be unpopular. Much respect

Entire cast and writers were outstanding... RIP Tony soprano / RIP paulie walnuts, RIP Jenny sac and whoever else passed from this outrageous cast.

I think part of what made this show great and is something alotta people don’t mention is the New Jersey setting. If it was set in NY it just wouldn’t be the same. I felt like the Jersey setting is what made them feel like underdogs with a blue collarish, DIY mob style that had its moments of luxury but plenty of grit to balance it out!

greatest show ever

The ending was great. But it seems that people just want happy hollywood endings and typical tropes. Which is sad.

I thought the ending was the most brilliant ever seen on a series finale.

Just when I thought I was out...... THEY PULL ME BACK IN

Anthony Soprano never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

Am I the only one who thought they would end the clip at 4:43?

Edie Falco still hot as ever 😘😘😘

Best show ever , from my opinion. Love all the characters and they all evolved so much it’s amazing . RIP G. I have watched it twice and I still can’t think of a better tv show even 20 years later.

"Would I've done anything different with the ending of the show? ... I don't think so" - Freakin' Genius!

Edie Falco Was So Great On The Sopranos....Maybe The Best Actor/Actress In The Series....Imperioli Was *Great* Also. I Love The Show You Made. Thank You So Much !!!!

I still remember the first night I saw an episode. I was hooked instantly. Couldn't wait for Sunday night's! One of the top 5 shows ever made! I loved the human side of Tony...rip gandolfini...can't believe you're gone!

Yo Edie Falco is way different than i imagined she sounds like an industry boss 😎

I love the ending, just perfect. I cannot imagine any other and I don't understand the criticism

Edie Falco is so smart and adorable, love hearing her takes

I’ll tell you guys what happened in the end: The screen cut to black because someone turned the lights off in the restaurant. That’s all. A bit later they turned them on again and it was no big deal.

I still love the ending. Gives me goosebumps thinking about it. So good. ... And the dream sequences? Well I love those too.

Terrific show. Watched it then and twice over the years on iTunes. Simply the best!!

Because of Bobby's comment "You probally don't hear it happen", i find the ending amazing.

The helpless feeling of abandonment that final scene blackout left me with still haunts me.

One of the ways one can watch this show is as a tribute to the great work of James Gandolfini and Nancy Marchand and the numerous others who have died since the show was on. I believe the writing is the backbone of the show, but without the right performances from that amazing cast it could have easily fallen flat.

Beautiful. Rest in peace James

The end was brilliant. Not only in an artistic or story telling sense, but also that even after all these years we are all still talking about it.

watching sopranos for the first time right now. born in 1997... still outstanding

“Cayenne like the peppah!”

To this day The Sopranos is the best show I've have ever seen. I Have the series, and I watch it once a year! I LOVE IT!

As a New Jersey resident, I’m proud to know this show was filmed in my home turf.

I thought the ending was clear? You’re seeing it from Tony’s perspective like you are most of the show. Every time the bell on the door goes he looks up and you see what he’s seeing, some person entering the restaurant. There’s a space next to him for Meadow but Meadow is late parking her car. The camera follows the dodgy fella as he walks up and goes to the restroom. Why would the camera follow him if he wasn’t important? Next thing you know, bell goes, Tony looks up, and bam the screen is black. It’s black because he was shot by said dodgy fella. You see black because that’s what Tony sees. Thought it was pretty brilliant

Jackie said Meadow was "mad ripe."

I love you James, miss you. The intro of the show is so awesome, that I fins myself watching over and over. I had family that lived in New Jersey. I know all about the New Jersey turnpike. Watching the beginning is awesome.

I just finished the series two days ago, and I have to say it’s such an amazing series! I can’t wait for the prequel🤗

I don't know how or why it's taken me until 2022 to finally start and finish this show. But the hype....is beyond deserved.

Best tv series ever . Frank Vincent stole every scene he was in ; just a phenomenal actor . I loved Paulie and Tony - Gandolfini was an inspired choice to play the boss . The ending was easy to understand . Tony's POV ! Again , brilliant . Because when you go , It's all just darkness .

That ending was perfect. People who don't understand it don't deserve the show.

A fascinating, concise-yet-encompassing captivating recounting 👍👍- thanks a gazillion NYT!

Great show! Loved you in Nurse Jackie as well. What a great actress. 😊

20 years later people still talk about that ending. If you really sit down and dissect the episodes leading up to it & keep an open mind as to not letting what you want to happen and just let the ending play out, it’s absolute perfection.

Just finished watching the sopranos! And oh my thsi show amazed me! What a great show! RIP to James gandolfini! And underrated actor who o portrayed as Tony did an excellent job!

I love the ending because it seems to represent the mystery of death. Doesn't matter how much we argue about it, we simply don't know what happens. The answer is beyond the scope of any living storyteller.

"Sopranos trained viewers to learn to be ok with being a little confused" - hm, I would say Twin Peaks did that. With that said Sopranos still is the greatest show of all time