The Sopranos: Pilot Episode 1.1 (1999)
"The beginning of one of television's most fascinating and entertaining shows ever"
Summary: A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
We are introduced to Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), his life and his soldiers who run his business; remember he is in 'waste management'.
After Tony passes out during a family barbecue, he seeks therapy from Dr. Jennifer Melfi, another Italian-American. Dr. Melfi, played by Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas) is a vital character to the whole show, and it is from there that we get a close examination of Tony and his feelings.
First episode, we get some references from 'The Godfather' and other gangster epics. This is perhaps to try and tell the audience that this show has ground, maybe to show that the writers are knowledgeable.
An interesting start, not a groundbreaking one, in my opinion, however the show does evolve and it gets better, much better.
8/10
"The beginning of one of television's most fascinating and entertaining shows ever"
Summary: A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
We are introduced to Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), his life and his soldiers who run his business; remember he is in 'waste management'.
After Tony passes out during a family barbecue, he seeks therapy from Dr. Jennifer Melfi, another Italian-American. Dr. Melfi, played by Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas) is a vital character to the whole show, and it is from there that we get a close examination of Tony and his feelings.
First episode, we get some references from 'The Godfather' and other gangster epics. This is perhaps to try and tell the audience that this show has ground, maybe to show that the writers are knowledgeable.
An interesting start, not a groundbreaking one, in my opinion, however the show does evolve and it gets better, much better.
8/10