Official Sopranos Thread

[Triple A]

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HERE WE GO.

[Blitz]

Love the opening montage.

[Blitz]

:eek: talk about a cliffhanger

[Triple A]

UHHHHHHHHH

Holy shit.

[Triple A]

oasdfuaousfdoasi best show ever.

[Blitz]

Gene :(

[McDoogle]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT.

[McDoogle]

Like im pretty sure thats one of the best opening episodes ive ever seen.

[Boondock Saint]

Nic3e ep.

[Boondock Saint]

Anyone think this season could possibly be a big flashback of everything leading up to this episode? Would be kind of a letdown though.

[Triple A]

Nah I doubt it. I don't think Tony is even dead or anything. Someone will probably come to the house and find him in time to save him.

[Blitz]

Yeah doubt they'd kill Tony off with like 19 episodes to go.

[Boondock Saint]

Yeah, just a thought. Isn't it standard procedure to send a patrol to the location of an abandoned 911 call?

If he is in the hospital for a while and/or unresponsive, it'll definitly be interesting to see the power struggles.

[Triple A]

Yeah that is what I was thinking.

[Triple A]

Yeah doubt they'd kill Tony off with like 19 episodes to go.
19 eps?

[Boondock Saint]

20, really. There's 12 this season, then 8 "bonus" episodes in January 2007. I dunno if those are being counted as their own season or just half of season 6.

[Triple A]

Word. Nice.

[Blitz]

I think the bonus eps still count as this season. They'll prolly do it like Prison Break, with a cliffhanger at like the 13th episode or whatever, then resolve it in January.

[weather vane]

No way he'll be dead. Episode was deadly but I think it was hyped way too much. You obviously know he won't die.

[McDoogle]

This is pretty much the start of the internal war of the family between Paulie and Chris I believe.

[Jon Kano]

I thought Chase and co HAD planned to do 8 follow-up episodes, but then retracted saying this season IS the last, as in no more seasons or follow-ups.

I definately read this on imdb i think and it linked to an interview with Chase.

To me, the idea that a decision was made to go from saying "yeah, season 6 and THEN 8 follow ups" to "just this season and no more" - that kind of quick decision to me suggests, even him using the word FOLLOW UP - suggest that this season will finish it all and end well, and that the idea of the extra episodes was an idea where it explained and developed the ending of season 6, like the effect whatever the end is of this season. And the fact he said he wont do those eps, suggests this. Like he wants to END it, not follow up the effects etc.

Paulie & Chris, lol, always been at eachothers throats, always seem to sort it out. Maybe they will fook it all up. I could be uber annoying and suggest THE RUSSIAN IS GONNA COME BACK lol.

[Boondock Saint]

There will be 8 more episodes next year.

[McDoogle]

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[Boondock Saint]

MADtV is god awful but that had some funny moments. He does a pretty good Tony.

[McDoogle]

Not a bad episode at all I think but the news paper here made it sound like it was 43082629463 times better than the season opener which it wasn't.

[Blitz]

I need resolution :'(

Weird to hear Tony talk without the Jersey accent. Also, I didn't like the whole "AJ acts aloof cuz he can't express his feelings" stuff. So cliche.

[Triple A]

The Sopranos is the most perfect show that I have ever seen, ever.

Like every second of every episode, I am so into it.

I am so glad I actually get to watch a show this good every week.

[Joey Slugs]

i'm wondering if tony will be in the coma for the entire season..... so they can focus on real family/mob family drama without him (ie: carm's grief and paulie/chris power struggle).

would make for a VERY interesting season.

and for the record..... there WILL BE 8 episodes next january.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Is it me or when Tony was talking on the phone did it sound like someone other than Carmela?

[McDoogle]

And it didn't sound like Meadow either when he was talking to her on the phone.

[Triple A]

Yeah that was the point. He was "dreaming" or whatever while in the coma, thus everything was different. I think they were trying to make that pretty obvious.

[Loose Cannon]

yea, pretty sweet episode and season so far. I marked out when they mentioned vacationing at Long Beach Island. I use to vacation there every summer.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Yeah that was the point. He was "dreaming" or whatever while in the coma, thus everything was different. I think they were trying to make that pretty obvious.

Yeah I know that. The only reason I mentioned it (guess I should've put this originally) was that to me it sounded like Adriana on the phone. I'm probably hearing things, could've been anyone I guess, but if it was that would make 2 for 2 where she was referenced in some way.

Probably just me though.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Forgot to say, whoever is responsible for the music deserves a lifetime award or something. By far best use of music in a show I've ever seen. Using that Moby song at the end of the last ep = genius.

[Joey Slugs]

Yeah I know that. The only reason I mentioned it (guess I should've put this originally) was that to me it sounded like Adriana on the phone. I'm probably hearing things, could've been anyone I guess, but if it was that would make 2 for 2 where she was referenced in some way.

Probably just me though.

I thought it sounded a bit like everyone's favorite Globe Mercedes saleswoman Gloria Trillo.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Good possibility also.

[Blitz]

OMGGGG Great show tonight :love: I loved the dream sequences, and got a little chill when I sae Tony B.. Plus, LOL at Chris' movie.

[Boondock Saint]

Good ep.

[Boondock Saint]

Oh and LOL @ the meeting about the movie.

[Savio]

Was that the dude that hanged him self in the door way at the end?

[Boondock Saint]

I thought it was supposed to be his moms.

[Triple A]

That dream sequence with Buscemi was crazy.

[McDoogle]

Yea that was pretty intense. I was laughing pretty hard when Paulie got kneed in the nuts.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I read a theory somewhere else about what that whole 'dream' sequence was. I'm gonna put it in black text just in case it gets brought up again and it ends up being a spoiler, mind.

It wasn't a dream at all, he was in purgatory. Hence the flashing light, the flames on the TV, the Buddhists, and the whole sequence with Buscemi "you have to leave business behind" or whatever he said

[Mr. Monday Morning]

rofl shot in the ass :love:

[Blitz]

Paulie's an ice cold bastard, ain't he?

[Savio]

I'd cripple Paulie if I was that dude.

[Fignuts]

Paulie was fucking hilarious.

"A lot better than those fucking nuns you got there!"

[Boondock Saint]

Another good episode. This is prolly the best season since 3.

[McDoogle]

In my opinion season 2 was the best and yes this was another fantastic episode, espeically at the end when he smirked in the mirror...then threw up.

[RP]

Vito is such a fag

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Probably on his way to the Feds

[RP]

Nah i bet he kills those two guys before they say anything.

[RP]

Meadows charachter really annoys me. I hate chicks who act like her. I hope she gets killed at the end of the season as some sort of " SHocker "

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I'd hit it

[Blitz]

I'd hit it

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Actually is she divorced? Pretty sure her name is back to Sigler in the credits now instead of Discara (sp)

[Blitz]

ROFL at tonight's ep. The scene in the kitchen with Meadow, Ro, and Carmela was priceless. I wonder if all this stuff about terrorists is going to lead to anything?

Also, I say Tony lets Vito live.

[Boondock Saint]

Best episode of the season so far. Funny too.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

ROFL at tonight's ep. The scene in the kitchen with Meadow, Ro, and Carmela was priceless. I wonder if all this stuff about terrorists is going to lead to anything?

Also, I say Tony lets Vito live.

It almost seems too obvious that those guys Chris is dealing with are terrorists, esp. after they showed up right around the time he had that convo with the feds in like ep 2 or whatever.

Then again they seem to maybe be building towards Tony having a reason to suspect everyone is against him;

-Chris questioning his decisions and (maybe) bringing the feds down on them due to the terrorist thing

-Paulie not kicking up properly and that thing where he's hustling that kid even after Tony said he'd be left alone

-Bobby complaining about his take and doing other stuff to try and support himself (i.e. shooting a guy in the ass - dunno if they'll go anywhere with that)

-Before he was outed Vito was talking with Phil quite a lot, seemed like he was considering working for NY

-Only guy I can't really think of anything for is Sil, but if Tony became all paranoid and Sil was the voice of reason he'd probably get suspicious of him too.

Dunno, just a theory I guess.

[McDoogle]

But Sil made it seem like the captains haven't been paying their 4% for a long time and Tony lets it go because it isn't that big of a deal hence all the captains love Tony being the boss.

I can perhaps see inhouse fighting over Tony letting Vito live because Carlo even said that it was against many of the guys prinicpals. Next week's episode looks awsome.

[weather vane]

I am going to miss the hell out of this show when it is gone.

[Savio]

How long are seasons of this usually?

[McDoogle]

Usually 13 episodes but last season I think only had 11.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

But Sil made it seem like the captains haven't been paying their 4% for a long time and Tony lets it go because it isn't that big of a deal hence all the captains love Tony being the boss.

I can perhaps see inhouse fighting over Tony letting Vito live because Carlo even said that it was against many of the guys prinicpals. Next week's episode looks awsome.

There is that, but also when Tony was out and Paulie and Vito were meant to kick up from that huge stash they got from the Colombians to Carm, she named Vito but I think she suspected they both cut her short somewhat. The main thing for Paulie though is that kid that he almost kneecapped, they don't normally let things like that just slip, that's going to come back on him I think. Plus he seems to be going crazy with all the stuff that's been happening :lol:

[McDoogle]

I dunno I don't think it will. There was always resentment from Paulie about Tony being the boss but I don't think he'll ever do anything about it and if he had to choose a side im pretty sure he'd stick with Tony.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

It's not so much Paulie doing anything to move against T it's more T finding out what Paulie's been doing behind his back.

Then again they've done the whole "Tony is paranoid about the people around him" thing before, so who knows.

[RP]

Could be a midlife think.


Sucking a cock?

:lol:

[Blitz]

Well, of all the things I imagined seeing on The Sopranos, I can safely say Lauren Bacall getting punched out was not one of them.

[wwe2222]

Actually is she divorced? Pretty sure her name is back to Sigler in the credits now instead of Discara (sp)

yes, she got divorced a couple months ago

Tonight was a strange episode...but it was funny to see them punch Lauren Bacall....didnt see that comin at all

[McDoogle]

Pretty funny episode. No Paulie :(

[Triple A]

Seems like they are devoting entire episodes to smaller characters, which is pretty cool.

[McDoogle]

Yea dipping Arties hand in the sauce looked quite painful.

[Blitz]

I'm thinking maybe Artie'll flip and go to the Feds.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Phil 'coming out of the closet' like the frickin angel of death or something was soooooo money

[Savio]

damn one more ep for the rest of the year.

[RP]

I have a bad feeling Sil is getting whacked.

[RP]

ANd i think that will be what sets off the last few episodes and shit hits the fan.

[weather vane]

Silvio better not get whacked. He is the best character EVER!

[Blitz]

Either Silvio or Paulie is dying before this season's done, says I.

[RP]

Honestly, the way he jacked that dude in the back of the head with the bottle and then the other captain stabbing him. That was one of my favorite Sapranos seens of all time.

[Blitz]

SO, the final eps start next week, but apparently a preview screener of the first episode is leaked. I am downloading it right now.

[ct2k]

I think you gotta figure Christopher dies, and Tony can't end the series a free man, he either dies or gets indicted imo.

[McDoogle]

I think Paulie will get killed off and I don't think Tony will be indicted either. I bet they'll end it off with Tony smoking a cigar near a lake or pond.

[ct2k]

Dunno, I think that'd be too much of a happy ending, and kind of a betrayel of the way the show has been built up, both through the constant efforts of the writers to keep it realistic, the tireless persuit of the FBI and Tony's own admission that guys like him inevitably end up murdered or in jail for life.

[ct2k]

Not to mention when Tony did mention a 'third way' ie talking only through a particular person to avoid exposure, he chose a borderline sociopathic junkie (Christopher) as his buffer-man and heir apparent. He's tied himself so closely both professionally and emotionally to Chrissy that its bound to end in tears, either Chrissy's habits get found out again and he has to be killed (which would break Tony's heart), Chrissy flips (which would break Tony's heart and see him locked up for life) or Chrissy's wrecklessness just generally fucks everything up anyway.

[McDoogle]

Him being indicted leaves too many open loose ends. I think he either gets killed (which I doubt because there were rumors of a movie being made not too long ago) or as you say a happy ending. Him smoking a cigar doesn't necessarily mean it's a happy ending, paulie or chris or ever getting killed wouldn't necessarily be good or happy.

[ct2k]

I think this is it as far as Sopranos productions go, the extra episodes replaced the movie idea I'm fairly certain.

Also I think any ending will leave a whole host of ambiguities, thats what this show has always been about anyway.

[Blitz]

K just finished the first ep. Good shit. Nothing too blockbuster but it did set up a bit of stuff for later in the season.

[Fignuts]

I just hope Furio makes an appearance.

[weather vane]

BLITZ WHERE CAN I FIND THE FIRST EP?

[Blitz]

Any torrent site should have it. Should be labeled as Season 6 episode 13. If you get the same file as me, you'll need to change the file extension from, .avi to .mp4.

It's not TV quality or anything, but it's easily watchable.

[ct2k]

K just finished the first ep. Good shit. Nothing too blockbuster but it did set up a bit of stuff for later in the season.


David Chase has said numerous times Furio is not coming back:roll:

[Fignuts]

Damn it.

He could be a liar.

[CSL]

<font color=white>On a related note, I am about to watch The Sopranos from Season 1, Episode 1 all the way through over the coming weeks. It's a show I've never watched regularly but have always really liked when I have actually watched it. Thought I would share this.

And man, Tony has put on weight since Season 1.</font>

[Blitz]

I thought Tony might kill Bacala last night.

[Boondock Saint]

Lame episode.

[weather vane]

I liked the episode.

[Triple A]

LOVED IT.

[Dragon]

Good episode, some people said it was boring and stuff but I thought it was decent.

[Fignuts]

I think this would have been a good second episode, but as a season premeire it was kinda lame. Should have seen more of other characters. It was pretty much Tony, Carmilla, Bobby, and Janice almost the whole episode. Should have informed more about what everyone has been up too.

[Blitz]

Remember tho, it's not exactly a season premiere. Just the end of season 6.

[Fignuts]

Yeah forgot about that.

Gotta be honest though. I like bobby's character, but I'm just not feeling him as one of the central characters.

Also, I miss Furio.

[Boondock Saint]

Good episode.

[Blitz]

Yeah good stuff tonight.

RIP Johnny Sack :'(

[Blitz]

Kinda average ep this week, up until the end. The stuff with Paulie and Tony on the boat was top notch.

[Dragon]

Really weak episode today. I could really care less about Vito's screwed up kid taking shits in the shower. Tony's huge gambling problem seemed to come out of nowhere too. All around it really didn't do much building up the story.

There are only five episodes left now, you think they would be focusing on some of the main characters; not Vito's family and others for an episode. Just seems kind of strange to have a filler episode like this with just 5 episodes left in the whole series.

[Dragon]

Also, what was the reason for Hesh's girlfriend dying? I'm not sure if I missed a point or something, but the way Tony acted when he came to drop off the money seemed to signify something. Seemed like no point to that unless it completely went over my head.

[IC Champion]

Tony's starting to lose it, I thoght it would happen eventually with his mental issues and all the stress of running the family, not to mention being paranoid. He doesnt trust anyone anymore and is becoming easily aggravated.

[Blitz]

Amazing episode on Sunday. I hate the fact that this show is ending :'(

[weather vane]

Wow such a great episode. I cannot wait for next Sunday.

[Dragon]

Yeah, awesome episode. So much better than last weeks. Still can't believe theres only a couple episodes left.

[Dragon]

That scene in the end where Tony and AJ both drive up at the same time and everything was great, just the way it happened. AJ seems to be starting to follow a bit in Tony's steps. Hanging out with the kids and the gambling stuff, torturing that guy, etc... Its definitely a big step from when he was crying and yelling Mommy when he saw the bear a while back lol.

[Jon Kano]

I think they did that too slow, I mean what these episodes are 'follow ups' for season 6, so technically still 6th season, and the bear happened in what?, season 5. Thats one season btw.

[Triple A]

omg

Best show on television ever ever ever.

Just watched this week's episode now. Wowwwww I couldn't imagine a more perfect show.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I have to think Christopher dies

[IC Champion]

UN FUCKIN REAL

[Dragon]

Crazy.

I think everyone knew he was gonna die, but nobody could have seen it coming in that way; in about 5 seconds it was over. I was expecting something like dying in a gun fight or something like that. This way definitely suprised me a lot more.

[Blitz]

OMFG

:love: :'(

[UmbrellaCorporation]

My mind is seriously blown by this.

I have no idea how this can pan out in three episodes.

[Blitz]

Seriously holy shit @ Chrissy's death. Like Dragon said, you knew at least one major character would die (and Chris was a big suspect), but the way it was done was tremendous. Fantastic build. As soon as they were in the car I got this feeling of foreboding.

Tony is a fucking monster. Brilliant show.

[Dragon]

Yeah, definitely showed the real dark side of Tony. One of the reasons he killed him was pretty much because he was doing drugs. Then later on in the episode he's doing everything he killed Christopher for.

[IC Champion]

Im willing to bet that Chris was an FBI Informant and that why he hasnt been around, or they havent shown what hes been doing this season. I always said Chris would roll. And that why he always had that gay Clever hat on, I mean who wears hats? The hat would have been wired with a mic in the button like with Jack Mazerone. And in the end, it will be Chris who helps bring Tony down.

[Boondock Saint]

I always said Chris would roll.

You were right. Several times.


Just watched this, didn't see that coming.

[RP]

What is up with this terrorist thing they've been flirting and teasing with for the past 3 seasons? Are they planning on doing something with that story line or what? I've missed a few episodes here and there, but havent heard nothing come of it and then watched the last episode and they brought it up again.

[Triple A]

Yeah no idea about the terrorist thing. I'm sure it is going to go somewhere though, it has to.

And wtf @ having to wait 2 weeks til the next ep. :mad:

[Jordan]

Chris's death made me really sad I was hoping for him to be the man by the end... oh well im sure they will come up with something better. I too am confused by the terrorism storyline, it has to go somewhere.

[Blitz]

The last ep's title is "Made In America". Dunno, something about that title makes me think terrorism will be a big part of the final 2 eps.

[IC Champion]

Tonight's Episode was by far the best this season and one of the best in the entire serious.

[Super V]

And it ended 10 minutes early.

[Blitz]

Bacala and Sil :'(


But yeah, what a fantastic ep.

[Triple A]

omfg

[Boondock Saint]

Good episode. Dunno wtf is gonna happen next week. I feel like something may happen to either Meadow or AJ just because of Tony and Carmela's discussion about the kids with Artie tonight. It felt ominous to me. Can't say I'd care...especially AJ.

Glad Sil didn't die...although he won't be regaining consciousness...Bobby dying wasn't too much of a surprise but it was sad since he seemed like a gentle giant type of guy.

The only person I truely want to survive is Paulie. He's been my favorite character from the beginning. That would make me very happy.

[weather vane]

fucking insane

[Super V]

Tony Soprano commits suicide.

[IC Champion]

You see that M-16 Tony's got, no ones fuckin with him.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Bobby :'(

Plus it almost certainly means Janice lives :'(

[Dragon]

Wow, such a great episode

Can't believe the last episode ever is coming up

[UmbrellaCorporation]

Bobby :'(

Plus it almost certainly means Janice lives :'(

My thoughts exactly. I've hated Janice since square one, but I have to say, I was really insanely happy when she killed Richie. Richie is probably my most hated character on that show ever. For a while I hated Ralph Cifaretto, but I started warming up to him for some reason until he pulled that stunt with Pie-O-My.


And I'm with Boondock Saint on this one...I'm seriously glad Paulie's alive. Paulie's been one of my main reasons for watching it from the get go. I would've GLADLY swapped Sil for Patsy though. Always liked Sil too, and Patsy always just rubbed me the wrong way. :(

[Dragon]

Is this final episode two hours or just one?

[weather vane]

I hope Silvio comes out of it somehow. He is my favourite character ever.

[Triple A]

Is this final episode two hours or just one?

Running Time: 61 minutes

[Triple A]

I am so pumped it is unbelievable. Every single episode this season has been amazing to me. Like I don't want each episode to end, ever.

[Jon Kano]

I simply agree with all the positive remarks.

[Dragon]

No idea how they can wrap this up with only one more episode. Can't wait.

[IC Champion]

GREATEST SHOW EVER

[IC Champion]

did that really just end by cutting out?

[Loose Cannon]

cutting out? Carmella got whacked

[Loose Cannon]

nah seriously, I loved that ending. At first, I was like wtf, tht sucked, but only because I wanted to see something happened. But my heart was pounding anticipating a gun shot. Meadow keeping on screwing up parking further increased the tension.

But, if they wanted to leave the ending up to our imagination, Tony got shot and Meadow never got to say goodbye to her dad. Well, in a way, she did, but didn't get to sit down and eat with him. The black screen and silence is what makes me think he was killed. Aweomse season, awesome show.

[Boondock Saint]

Decent finale. Great buildup of tension at the end scene. Using an awesome song to boot.

Can't say I'm disappointed in this episode but didn't think it was too great either. Kinda glad they all lived though...especially Paulie. :love:

At first I thought my DVR cut off and I went "FUCK YOU DVR! ...Then the credits came up and I said "phew...ARE YOU SHITTING ME WITH THAT ENDING!?" Not angry just...surprised I guess.

Looks like Chase wants to leave it open for a movie.

I have a feeling a lot of people i.e. Joe 6-Pack, will be extremely pissed at this episode, though. I still haven't made up my mind about it...

[Loose Cannon]

so the cat? What do you think it was symbolizing? Cats go after mice or rats. He was stairing at a picture of Chris. Was he a rat? But he was following Paulie around as well and Paulie didn't like him very much

[Dragon]

Wow, I have no idea what to think of that. I thought my TV went out or something.

It seems like an awful way to end a series like this, pretty much a cliffhanger as to what happened. I have to admit though, that last 5-10 minutes were some of the most intense moments of television because you were expecting something big to happen, and then the most suprising thing happened...nothing.

A real ending probably would have been better, not a cliffhanger kind of ending. My guess is Tony got killed. The last episode they showed that flashback of when Bobby and Tony were in the boat and Bobby said "You probably never even hear it when it happens".

I have no idea though. There was so many things going on I thought something huge was gonna happen. I thought Paulie was an informant after he left walked out of the bing, and the whole cat connection to catching rats. Then the whole terrorist thing.

The more I think about it, it was a decent ending. I guess it wasn't as bad as I first thought because it was the most surpising thing. I definitely didn't think the creator would have the balls to pull that kind of ending after how long this series has gone and how huge it is. I guess I just figured the show would go out with a huge bang, but really, this ending fit more with the whole premise and style or whatever of the show.

[IC Champion]

Maybe they're setttin up for a movie, who knows, but it be like other saids, the blank screen could have represented Tony dying, as if he didnt see it coming.

[Dragon]

It did leave me with a lot of questions. Maybe not a vital question or whatever lol, but what was the deal with the return of Meadow's ugly friend there?

[Boondock Saint]

lol, seriously.

[Triple A]

Wow I dunno. That gave me the chills. I feel so weird right now after watching that. I have no idea what to really say about it. At first I was like what the fuck? I said "what the fuck" out loud. But now I don't even know. But for some reason I loved it. Fuck that was so intense. The whole episode was such a huge cocktease to something extremely huge happening but then nothing happens and I DUNNO. I am completely rambling right now, can't get my thoughts straight at all.

The whole time in the diner I was just expecting a bomb to go off or an airplane to crash into something OR SOMETHING. They hyped the terrorism thing up the whole season and again for the whole episode. And when Meadow was walking into the diner you hear the sound of a plane, and then it fucking cut off, I dunno.

[Dragon]

Yeah, I have the same feeling as you. Just a weird feeling about the whole episode. Like I don't know if I liked it or not or how to feel or what. In my other posts I was pretty much just typing every thought that came to mind.

It was definitely the most surprising ending that could have happened. Everyone thought it would end as Tony living, getting whacked, going to prison or some FBI thing. But instead nothing happened.

Like I said earlier though, it was really ballsy to end the whole series like this. After the huge following the show has had, probably one of if not the best TV show ever and they end it like that? Crazy.

I could probably go on for so long talking about all the things I was thinking after this episode.

[Triple A]

It did leave me with a lot of questions. Maybe not a vital question or whatever lol, but what was the deal with the return of Meadow's ugly friend there?
Because they wanted to show that she was a fuckup before but now even she was going to medical school while Meadow was not, thus disappointing Carmela

[Dragon]

Yeah, I kind of figured that. I dunno, it just seemed really random at that point.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I didn't relaly follow the show cuz I don't have HBO, but I caught the ending of tonights episode over my buddies' house...I thought it was fucking great how they kept making it seem like Tony was gonna get killed at the end, like the random dude they kept cutting to putting sugar in his coffee, then the guy who sat at the bar and eventually walked towards the table only to go to the bathroom or the random black dudes who came in. Then his daughter couldn't park the car outside, making it seem like she would be delayed and not get killed or something. I thought it was a pretty good ending, I bet a lot of people thought crazy shit was gonna go down and it never did. The cut away thing was pretty wild too

[Triple A]

I kinda love that they did end it like that the more I think about it.

Because the whole series is like that. Like I feel like a pretentious dickhead or whatever but the whole series is just so subtle that it is great that it leaves you with questions as to what happened. It didn't just go with the obvious route of Tony getting killed or going to jail or whatever else everyone was expecting. Just kinda fucked with you, or just gave little hints here and there as to what may have happened. It always has been a ridiculously psychological show disguised as a mafia drama. And a weird, ambiguous ending fits kinda perfect with the show.

[Dragon]

Yeah, thats pretty much what I was thinking earlier. Their is a ton of symbolism and things to make you think or whatever through the whole series. The ending seemed to fit with the style of the show pretty good. Still think it was pretty gutsy though to end it like that, I'm sure a lot of people are pissed off at the ending.

For some reason I don't think there will be a movie or anything. Everything I've read has said the creator doesn't want to do a movie and that Gandolfini seems to be glad to move on from the series. Who knows though, a movie would obviously be huge so it wouldn't surprise me.

[Blitz]

I dunno, I was a bit disappointed. Not even talking about the ending, pretty much the whole show. If it was any other episode, I would've liked it a lot. If it was a season finale, I would've liked it. But as a SERIES finale? Dunno.

And I wasn't expecting a clear cut ending. Like I didn't think Tony would get killed or flipped or anything. I knew it would be ambiguous. But that ending was a bit too ambiguous. It was fantastic the way the tension was built, but I wanted some sort of payoff.

And the episode itself didn't fell like it gave much closure to any of these characters. Overall, it just didn't feel like the end of the show.

Even the worse episodes of the Sopranos are head and shoulders above most other show's best, so it was still a good watch. But I just expected more from the series finale.

[weather vane]

Wow. Just wow. This show is just too good for words.

[RP]

I think they got way to cute with that ending.

[Loose Cannon]

I wish I recorded it so I can rewatch that end scene. I read that when Tony walked into the diner, you could see Tony already sitting at the table. Also, someone said he reached down for his gun before they cut. Don't know about that one though.

Everytime I hear that Journey song, I'm going to have flash backs to this scene.

[Loose Cannon]

found this from another board. Very interesting

So here is what I found out. The guy at the bar is also credited as Nikki Leotardo. The same actor played him in the first part of season 6 during a brief sit down concerning the future of Vito... Apparently, he is the nephew of Phil. Absolutely Genius!!!! David Chase is truly rewarding the true fans who pay attention to detail.

So the point would have been that life continues and we may never know the end of the Sopranos. But if you pay attention to the history, you will find that all the answers lie in the characters in the restaurant. The trucker was the brother of the guy who was robbed by Christopher in Season 2. Remember the DVD players? The trucker had to identify the body. The boy scouts were in the train store and the black guys at the end were the ones who tried to kill Tony and only clipped him in the ear (was that season 2 or 3?).

[Dragon]

I wish I recorded it so I can rewatch that end scene. I read that when Tony walked into the diner, you could see Tony already sitting at the table. Also, someone said he reached down for his gun before they cut. Don't know about that one though.

Everytime I hear that Journey song, I'm going to have flash backs to this scene.

Yeah, I did notice that part where Tony walked into the diner, its pretty much his view and you see him sitting at the table already. Kind of weird.

I didn't notice him reaching down with his gun but I probably missed a lot in the episode. Definitely gonna watch it again and pick up on some of these other things.

[Jordan]

That was fucking bullshit. We wanted a fucking end that was a piece of shit. It was cool until it was over.

[IC Champion]

found this from another board. Very interesting

So here is what I found out. The guy at the bar is also credited as Nikki Leotardo. The same actor played him in the first part of season 6 during a brief sit down concerning the future of Vito... Apparently, he is the nephew of Phil. Absolutely Genius!!!! David Chase is truly rewarding the true fans who pay attention to detail.

So the point would have been that life continues and we may never know the end of the Sopranos. But if you pay attention to the history, you will find that all the answers lie in the characters in the restaurant. The trucker was the brother of the guy who was robbed by Christopher in Season 2. Remember the DVD players? The trucker had to identify the body. The boy scouts were in the train store and the black guys at the end were the ones who tried to kill Tony and only clipped him in the ear (was that season 2 or 3?).
End of season 1

[IC Champion]

Everytime I hear that Journey song, I'm going to have flash backs to this scene.

[Loose Cannon]

sweet, it's on tonight at 8 again.

[Jordan]

I don't mean that the scene wasn't brilliant, it was amazing, but I needed more for the end.

[Dragon]

I know what you mean. I'm still not even sure if I liked the ending or not. It fit with the series and whatnot, and it was a weird ending obviously. The more I think about it the more I kind of understand it and everything, but I still wanted more. I just hated to see the series end I think.

[Dragon]

Almost kind of think that the second to last episode would have been a better ending. Tony going to sleep with the gun right with him was a great scene and I think probably would have been a better way to end it.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Well, there's two ways to look at it. Either Tony dies ("you never see it coming" etc etc etc), or he lives, and life goes on. To steal a quote from another board:

"The whole point is that NOTHING happened to him in the diner after it went to black. He sat down and had dinner with his family. Life went on. But the tension was there, because everyone was expecting Tony to get hit and expecting something big to happen, and it looked like it could have come from anywhere. The same thing that Tony feels every day. And when nothing happens, it's a relief. He gets another day."

I'm gonna go with the latter. Those last few minutes were fucking CRAZY tense, can't remember feeling that while watching a TV show before, honestly.

[Triple A]

Another board:

"One theory going around is that Tony was wacked by Nicky Leotardo (suspicious looking guy sitting at the bar). What we experienced was Tony's death from his perspective. It was the exact same description of death Bobby gave him when they were fishing. "Everything just goes to black". Nicky Leotardo came out from the bathroom and shot Tony in the head just as he saw Meadow come in through the door...cut to black. No need for blood or chaos because we were seeing his perspective."

[Jordan]

I like that explanation.

[Crimson]

Damn, wish i had HBO. This is like the biggest season finale ever..even Colin Coward kept drooling about it on the morning sports radio show.

[Shaggy]

Well...now that the show is over I guess its my turn to finally jump on the bandwagon.....

Time to go rent season 1...