Crime drama series The Sopranos offered up intrigue, double dealing and strife in a modern day Mafia family in New Jersey. When New Jersey gangster and family man Tony Soprano collapses after an anxiety attack, he reluctantly consults a psychiatrist. In his therapy sessions, Tony hesitantly reveals his floundering relationships with his brash, savvy wife and his difficult children. But his mob ethics prevent him telling the whole truth about his affairs…
The Sopranos was the firsy TV series to be exhibited at New Yorks Museum of Modern Art, the show itself is a clear forerunner to the type of of production that makes up Peak TV these days.
production details
USA | HBO-Brillstein Grey-Chase | 86×60 minutes | Broadcast 10 January 1999 – 10 June 2007
Creator: David Chase
Producer: Ilene S. Landress
Executive Producers: Brad Grey, David Chase
cast
James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano
Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano
Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano
Robert Iler as A.J. Soprano
Lorraine Bracco as Jennifer Melfi
Michael Imperioli as Christopher Moltisanti
Steven Van Zandt as Silvio Dante
Tony Sirico as Paulie Gualtieri
Steve Schirripa as Bobby ‘Bacala’ Baccalieri
Dominic Chianese as Junior Soprano
Aida Turturro as Janice Soprano
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