I saw the whole of The Sopranos series for the first time on A&E. It was laughable and hard to follow because it was butchered so badly, not only for the sake of audiences, but for commercial breaks. I did not understand the wild popularity. Then I watched the show on DVD, and I understood then. Not only that, I became a fan myself. The Sopranos is compelling in every way. It has comic relief, exciting moments, drama, and suspenseful tension. Its characters are realistic and lovable despite their lives of crime. They have conscience and personal melodramas. The episodes are divided between their personal lives and their "business" lives, and sometimes how they collide. It is also educational. It is not too gimmick-heavy (a mob boss sees a psychiatrist), and it is original, sure to be an adored classic for many years to come.
Review of The Sopranos
