The Sopranos
by Edgerton, Gary R., (Gary Richard)
From its premiere in 1999, The Sopranos captivated viewers with its easily relatable protagonist who has troubles at work and home, and went on to be one of the most critically successful shows in television history. By demonstrating that TV could be at once artistic and profitable, complex and engaging, edifying and entertaining, the series also redefined the prime-time drama. In this volume, the author delves into the entire run of The Sopranos, integrating the existing scholarly literature, …
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- Full title :The Sopranos / Gary R. Edgerton.
Summary
From its premiere in 1999, The Sopranos captivated viewers with its easily relatable protagonist who has troubles at work and home, and went on to be one of the most critically successful shows in television history. By demonstrating that TV could be at once artistic and profitable, complex and engaging, edifying and entertaining, the series also redefined the prime-time drama. In this volume, the author delves into the entire run of The Sopranos, integrating the existing scholarly literature, while also going much further than previous sources in exploring the series' innovations and legacy.
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- Publication Date:2013
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wayne State University Press
- Place of Publication:Detroit
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2013
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (128 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780814338520, 0814338526
- oclc:ocn859687433
- LC Classification:PN1992.77.S66
- Dewey Decimal:791.45/72
Table of Contents
Introduction : backstory : breaking Omerta -- Game changer : the role of The Sopranos in the resurgence of HBO -- Cinematic television : the education of David Chase -- Disorganized crime : living large in the suburbs -- Situation tragedy : a midlife crisis for the gangster genre -- Conclusion : strategic ambiguity : The Sopranos' aftereffect.
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