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 -- C…
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 profita…