The Sopranos

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 10, 1999
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 448 Ratings

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  1. Acriminal
    Aug 22, 2010
    10
    It's Goodfellas on steroids. James Gandolfini's performance was truly genius. I can't imagine anyone could have done a better job as Tony Soprano.
  2. Creepster
    May 29, 2011
    10
    Truly outstanding, the entire cast were spot on, and with such a cutting edge story it is hard to come by. I feel upset for the people who have yet to watch the godsend which is The Sopranos
  3. bilbo1973
    Aug 2, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the last episode after 3 months of watching the whole 6 seasons... What can I say? How is it possible to love a character that kills/ or tries to / or orders the kill (even members from his own family), cheat his wife episode after episode, extort, sells protection, sells drugs, steals and sells the loot and the list goes on? Yet again, I loved him... and the end? Even with the spoiler tag will not go into further details.

    Gorgeous from the start to end... Way to go Tony...    … Expand
  4. larrybird
    Sep 26, 2011
    10
    I enjoyed the series very much.
  5. chughead
    Jan 16, 2012
    10
    Bada Bing! Still watch early episodes that kicked off this hit...Everything blends from opening to characters. It may have stereotyped some Italians which mobs were forgotten about decades ago only to remind again.
  6. ReaIistiC
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    Best TV show of all time. Loved this! such good twists. Every season gets better and better as it progresses. Loved it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¬!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. mowino
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    (Spoiler Free(Who says is a dangerous business. Danger is one thing Tony Soprano carries in his bag of guilt but as we learn about a troubled, anger driven, animal loving crime fighting mob boss is that respect comes in all different shapes and sizes. Egos hover down New Jersey 24/7. No warnings are given when something wrong is done or failing to produce an envelope to Captains. Tony's(Spoiler Free(Who says is a dangerous business. Danger is one thing Tony Soprano carries in his bag of guilt but as we learn about a troubled, anger driven, animal loving crime fighting mob boss is that respect comes in all different shapes and sizes. Egos hover down New Jersey 24/7. No warnings are given when something wrong is done or failing to produce an envelope to Captains. Tony's unique balance between his occupation and being a father to a son labelled as Tony's son as opposed to Anthony Junior at school and a daughter taking a route through University is not easy however Tony aims to make it right.. David Chase and his writers produce one hell of a anti-hero. Although its controversial pick on the Italian American stereotype lifestyle its also funny at times with classic one-liners but could turn serious within a second. It deserves all the plaudits it gets and emmys. Buy the Box set of this masterpiece and get ready to see the life of a modern day godfather 10/10… Expand
  8. Pedroapares99
    Jun 15, 2013
    10
    One of the greatest seasons of a series that I've ever seen... the screenplay is brilliant like the actors....James Gandolfini is the boss.......absolutely
  9. MattBrady99
    Mar 13, 2015
    9
    Lies, back stabbing, violence, no one goes out quietly, Just another day out at the Sopranos.

    I first started to watch The Sopranos every since the sad lost of are great James Gandolfini back in 2013 because at the time I only seen a couple of movies with James Gandolfini in, so I said what the heck and watched the first season of The Sopranos and my god this is a great show. James    Lies, back stabbing, violence, no one goes out quietly, Just another day out at the Sopranos.

    I first started to watch The Sopranos every since the sad lost of are great James Gandolfini back in 2013 because at the time I only seen a couple of movies with James Gandolfini in, so I said what the heck and watched the first season of The Sopranos and my god this is a great show.

    James Gandolfini as the lead character Tony Soprano was just perfection I mean Gandolfini was so good in this role and at times I didn't really see him playing Tony Soprano, I only sawed Tony Soprano himself. As I said before about me seeing Gandolfini in a couple of movies, but now after seeing him in The Soprano I think he gives his best performance on HBO cable.The rest of the cast did good as well, I mean nobody did a terrible performance in the show.

    The intro to the show as well was pretty good, because when you have a great TV show you got to have a great intro and boy dose the Sopranos have a brilliant intro.

    Now for the problems: These one thing that I can't stand is filler in TV show episodes, and the Sopranos doesn't have the worst fillers but in some episodes felt a bit filler to me.

    Overall Season one of The Sopranos is so far good, I like what I see so far and I can't wait to watch Season Two. Season One was spot on brilliant.    … Expand
  10. SilentHightimes
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    A ok story with a great actor that doesn't seem to fill the role of a godfather, he looks like the guy that would get slapped around in middle school and have no luck with the ladies but did a fantastic job at his role.

    The story is quite a bore with nothing going on but drama, there is hardly any action and the lead character is nothing but a QQ drama queen, who cares only of himself    A ok story with a great actor that doesn't seem to fill the role of a godfather, he looks like the guy that would get slapped around in middle school and have no luck with the ladies but did a fantastic job at his role.

    The story is quite a bore with nothing going on but drama, there is hardly any action and the lead character is nothing but a QQ drama queen, who cares only of himself which is the opposite of a family. The show doesn't have any good depth on their business model except show up to a store collect money. They have more conflict with each other than they do with anyone else it's a huge disappointment for a gangster film.    … Expand
  11. FilmIdeologist
    Aug 31, 2010
    10
    One of the finest American television programmes over the past decade, The Sopranos delivers a believable contemporary Mafia setting filled with engaging, realistic characters. James Gandolfini plays the complex Tony Soprano, the anti-hero and primary protagonist of the series. He attempts to balance his mobster career with his family life, to do this he has therapy with the beautiful Dr.One of the finest American television programmes over the past decade, The Sopranos delivers a believable contemporary Mafia setting filled with engaging, realistic characters. James Gandolfini plays the complex Tony Soprano, the anti-hero and primary protagonist of the series. He attempts to balance his mobster career with his family life, to do this he has therapy with the beautiful Dr. Jennifer Melfi, played by Lorraine Bracco. The result is the most iconic and critically acclaimed Mafia television programmes.… Expand
  12. Justinavery7074
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Even right out of the gate this show is phenomenal. Some of the greatest characters of all time are on this show.
  13. scarforce01
    Oct 1, 2010
    10
    Only one word can describe this series. Fantastic. A very gripping story that grips you from the begining and doesn't let go. A simply brilliant performance from the cast and fantastic script writing make this one of the best TV shows ever made.
  14. pangea
    Dec 15, 2010
    10
    Without any exaggeration the best American Tv show I've ever watched. I'm not a cinema expert but I guess every elements of this show are work of quality. I enjoyed every season of this tv show which tells a story of a world and it's people that I didn't have so much idea.
    What does make a tv show is one of the best? Well, The Sopranos are full of them.
  15. asylumspadez
    Oct 4, 2011
    10
    I just started watching The Sopranos a few days ago and I gotta say I am very impressed. I dont know what it is about the show but it has that effect that just sucks you in. The storylines are great, The acting is wonderful, Every part of the show is just great. I really enjoyed this season, Cant wait for season 2.
  16. gabrielbb5
    Jan 22, 2011
    10
    This is the best debut season of any show ever created. The way it slowly shows us the world of Tony Soprano and how it's not really all about being a mobster, but about trying to keep a family together.
  17. ImUnavailable
    Feb 24, 2012
    10
    It is rare to watch a show that is written, directed and acted so well that you can't believe it's not real. The Sopranos takes the Italian mafia, a group that have come to be portrayed as almost mythical in classic films, and presents it in a more human and more believable way. James Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano is an acting masterclass. This show is seriously difficult to fault.
  18. drlowdon
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    HBO is now (quite rightly) regarded in high esteem when it comes to making television dramas and The Sopranos is certainly one of the shows that helped them cement that reputation.

    Often credited with kicking off the so called “golden age” of television the show follows the life of mob boss Tony Soprano as he tries to balance his business responsibilities with family life. Having    HBO is now (quite rightly) regarded in high esteem when it comes to making television dramas and The Sopranos is certainly one of the shows that helped them cement that reputation.

    Often credited with kicking off the so called “golden age” of television the show follows the life of mob boss Tony Soprano as he tries to balance his business responsibilities with family life. Having recently re-watched this first season it really highlighted just how simplistic and uninteresting the majority of other TV shows are in comparison as, right from the pilot, The Sopranos does a fantastic job of balancing out the lives and arcs of practically every major cast member treating viewers to one of the most complex character studies ever witnessed on screen. Add this to a fantastic cast that play their roles to perfection and you have a program of rare quality.    … Expand
  19. Bunny
    Apr 27, 2013
    10
    Arguably the best television drama ever filmed, with Breaking Bad now nipping at its heels. What works is that all the characters in the show are realistic and relatable, especially the show's antihero, Tony Soprano. Despite being a powerful mob boss, he is an everyman. You want to cheer for him, turning a blind eye to his nefarious secret life. The acting is great and the show'sArguably the best television drama ever filmed, with Breaking Bad now nipping at its heels. What works is that all the characters in the show are realistic and relatable, especially the show's antihero, Tony Soprano. Despite being a powerful mob boss, he is an everyman. You want to cheer for him, turning a blind eye to his nefarious secret life. The acting is great and the show's writing is sharp and brimming with dark humour and the viewer vacillates between laughter and cringing at the show's uncompromising violence. As stories unfold and characters develop The Sopranos just gets better with each episode.… Expand
  20. jedodes
    Jun 9, 2011
    10
    What else to say except that this is likely the best, most compelling show in the history of television? The acting and the writing are superb. Like a brilliant 60-hour movie.
  21. STLsport
    Jan 15, 2012
    10
    Hands down the best television series of all time. It is second-to-none and does not even contain an average episode in the whole series, let alone a "bad" episode. And yes, this is coming from someone who has seen The Wire (it's No. 2, but it should never be ranked ahead of the Sopranos on any list).
  22. donutboy
    May 17, 2012
    10
    The show deserves 11 but metacritic limit at 10. I bet James shows up on the street and people start calling him Tony Soprano. The script, the acting all top notch second to none. A must-watch for all TV zealots.
  23. Aquazi
    Mar 19, 2013
    10
    This is the best show ever made. It's not just a tv show about mafia filled with clichè, it's a story of real people making real choices, perfect acting, standing ovation screenplay, the show just gets better and better with time. There are some weak fillers episodes but generally Gandolfini is such a real and magnificent character. All his family, and friends and other bosses are justThis is the best show ever made. It's not just a tv show about mafia filled with clichè, it's a story of real people making real choices, perfect acting, standing ovation screenplay, the show just gets better and better with time. There are some weak fillers episodes but generally Gandolfini is such a real and magnificent character. All his family, and friends and other bosses are just perfect. This is the highest point a tv show ever reached, "Lost" had his chance but some weak seasons and very confusional screenwriting in season 3 and 4 ruined a bit the magic it had.… Expand
  24. SeriesStomper9
    Aug 26, 2013
    10
    The closest thing to TV perfection. The late great Gandolfini shines so bright he should have won Oscars instead of Emmy's for his role as the complicated sociopath Tony Soprano. Edie Falco is exceptional as his trophy wife and the supporting cast led by Michael Imperioli can stand on their own. The Sopranos is the standard by which all 21st century TV series are compared. JamesThe closest thing to TV perfection. The late great Gandolfini shines so bright he should have won Oscars instead of Emmy's for his role as the complicated sociopath Tony Soprano. Edie Falco is exceptional as his trophy wife and the supporting cast led by Michael Imperioli can stand on their own. The Sopranos is the standard by which all 21st century TV series are compared. James Gandolfini creates layers of Tony Soprano with acting that cannot be touched, not even by Walter White or Donald Draper. If you truly love The Sopranos, you will understand the genius behind David Chase and it's star (Gandolfini) and realize it's not about the dead bodies but the psyche of it's protagonist anti-hero. The best.… Expand
  25. joeyperez
    Jul 19, 2013
    10
    Every season of the sopranos is getting a 10 from me, along with the wire?

    you ask me why? because i dont have an 11 button. along with the wire, one of the shows that completely revolutionised television. there are others that can be compared, even favourably, and there are forerunners and worthy successors, but these two shows pretty much dropped the bomb on tv. the sopranos is    Every season of the sopranos is getting a 10 from me, along with the wire?

    you ask me why? because i dont have an 11 button.

    along with the wire, one of the shows that completely revolutionised television. there are others that can be compared, even favourably, and there are forerunners and worthy successors, but these two shows pretty much dropped the bomb on tv.

    the sopranos is better than the wire for me, but its an apples and oranges thing. this show is endlessly fascinating, incredibly rich, and effortlessly reflective of america itself. the wire further deconstructed the episodic shackles of television, and the idiot drive to pacify an audience, but the sopranos owned the narrative perspective, and the cynical portrait of the larger world it is set in. we got to know the city of omars baltimore real well from watching the wire. but tonys america is the world we are living in.    … Expand
  26. dyshpo
    Jul 28, 2013
    10
    Everything about this show is great, gritty, dark humor, drama, action Acting subtle and spot on,great pacing for story Nice trip down a dark alley and executing a perfect hit
  27. carloswalnuts
    Sep 13, 2013
    10
    Excellent first season, a plot exquisite, sublime interpretations, perfect script, this series meant a before and after for the television series related to the world of the Mafia
  28. FranzHcritic
    Feb 1, 2014
    10
    American television at its finest, 'The Sopranos' is an excellently written drama about modern Mafia and the colorful Mafioso's that head the organized crime. The chemistry's between Tony Soprano and his therapist, wife, and mother are dynamic and contrasting of each other, it gives James Gandolfini a much difficult time to act out this complexity, but he pulls it off. The violence, sex,American television at its finest, 'The Sopranos' is an excellently written drama about modern Mafia and the colorful Mafioso's that head the organized crime. The chemistry's between Tony Soprano and his therapist, wife, and mother are dynamic and contrasting of each other, it gives James Gandolfini a much difficult time to act out this complexity, but he pulls it off. The violence, sex, and ribaldry is curved around it neatly (if I can say that) to a certain balance. I am so sorry that he had to go, he was an amazing actor.… Expand
  29. Firebala
    Sep 2, 2013
    9
    I'm sorry that we lost the series.
    The ending was strange for many people, but I think it reflected what it's all about epic. Tony was a sympathetic mobster who is where the luck of where the intelligence thanks to all survivors and all those who turned against him.
  30. bobbyT
    Sep 22, 2013
    10
    The best TV series ever! Gritty, suspenseful, hilarious, emotional, important. Great writing and acting topped off with the best collection of characters ever put on a TV screen. Best episodes: The Sopranos, Pine Barrens and Whitecaps.
  31. MattG_123
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    The best first season ever to exist on television. The Sopranos is smart, funny, dramatic, compelling, riveting, every episode feels like a well thought out film.

    The Sopranos gets a 9.6/10
  32. Zuloni
    Jan 21, 2014
    10
    Easily my favourite drama series of all time. I've yet to find another series that has characters that feel so alive and real. Breaking Bad is good, Sopranos is great ;)
  33. Bob_Loblaw
    May 1, 2014
    10
    Season 1 of many great shows (The Wire, Breaking Bad, Mad Men) always seem to be rated too low for my liking on this website. Probably the best season of the Sopranos, along with Season 3 and Season 6 Part 1
  34. jbrown8989
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    One of the best TV shows I have watched! surprisingly very funny with great acting by the cast members. I found it a little tough at the beginning with the accents but you get used to it after a couple episodes.
  35. ForReals13
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Pilot B+. 46 Long B+. Denial Anger Acceptance B+.
    Meadowlands B+. College A-. Pax Soprana B+.
    Down Neck B+.
    The Legend Of Tennessee Moltisanti B+. Boca B+.
    A Hit Is A Hit B. Nobody Knows Anything A-.
    Isabella A. I Dream Of Jeannie Cusamano A.
  36. tanefrudi
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    The Sopranos is a psychological describe about mafia and States' minority subject which created under the push of capitalism. In this series we especially see alienation of labor, culture and ego. Need to see.
  37. daviddelnorte23
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    La primera temporada de Los Soprano, para mi es un homenaje al cine de mafiosos, con multiples guiños y menciones en el guión, que nos presentará a la familia Soprano. La serie nos deja claro desde el minuto "0" lo que quiere ser y que no va a ser mi mucho menos, una historia más de gansters.

    En este serie hay un nombre propio anthony "Tony" Soprano, que será la figura sobre la que    La primera temporada de Los Soprano, para mi es un homenaje al cine de mafiosos, con multiples guiños y menciones en el guión, que nos presentará a la familia Soprano. La serie nos deja claro desde el minuto "0" lo que quiere ser y que no va a ser mi mucho menos, una historia más de gansters.

    En este serie hay un nombre propio anthony "Tony" Soprano, que será la figura sobre la que girará toda la temporada, mostrandonos sus pensamientos, preocupaciones, obsesiones, inseguridades... etc.

    Personalmente, para mí es una muy buena temporada. Y mucho ojo con el capitulo de la universidad, esa relacción entre su hija Meedow y Tony, canela en rama.    … Expand
  38. stevenf49
    May 25, 2018
    10
    The Sopranos is one of the foundations of The Golden Age of Television. Gandolfini and company are superb.
  39. Amaranto
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    Esta es la historia de Tony Soprano un gangster que tiene la típica crisis de los 40 , un gangster que tiene que lidiar con los problemas que conlleva ser uno de los jefes de la mafia de New jersey y sobretodo un gangster que tiene hijos y una familia que alimentar. Todo esto hace que te entre la curiosidad de ver que le pasará a este singular personaje, la serie en general se desenvuelveEsta es la historia de Tony Soprano un gangster que tiene la típica crisis de los 40 , un gangster que tiene que lidiar con los problemas que conlleva ser uno de los jefes de la mafia de New jersey y sobretodo un gangster que tiene hijos y una familia que alimentar. Todo esto hace que te entre la curiosidad de ver que le pasará a este singular personaje, la serie en general se desenvuelve muy bien teniendo así momentos para reír y para llorar esto último hace que al principio empatices con el personaje y digo al principio porque a medida que avanza la serie el personaje evoluciona y la serie pasa de tener un tono mas desenfadado a un tono mas depresivo y mas crudo de lo que es ser un mafioso, y con esto Tony toma decisiones que harán que estés en desacuerdo con su modus operandi , esto de la empatía con el personaje y las diferencias entre el espectador y Tony hacen algo que ni el mejor libro haría. No solo empatizas con Tony y ves su lado más humano también con los demás personajes de la serie que al igual que Tony son una pieza fumdamental de la serie. Personajes como Silvio, Paulie, Christopher, Carmela , **** , Meadow , Bobby Baccala y Junior Soprano establecen un lazo con el espectador que hace la relación con este algo especial , en mi caso me veía la serie cada cierto tiempo para ¨ahorrarla¨ por así decirlo y que no se me acabara tan rápido , al volver a verla sentías como si volvieses a ver a tus amigos de toda la vida , llegabas a conocer tan bien a los personajes que sabías como les iban a sentar algunas decisiones que Tony tomaba. Sin entrar en spoilers el final de la serie es raro si lo ves por primera vez pero después de analizarlo y comprenderlo ves que es un buen final que te deja con ganas de más. Esta crítica es personal , admito que al principio fué objetivo pero me es imposible aguantarme las ganas de expresar lo que para mi es ,fué y será una de las mejores si no la mejor serie de la historia. Para aquellos que aman el cine de gangster como la trilogía del Padrino, Goodfellas , Malas Calles , Casino y demás esta serie es imprescindible de ver . En los tiempos que corren donde existe la sempiterna lucha entre que es mejor las series o las pelis , en este caso el punto es para las series.… Expand
  40. DasBentley
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Definitely one of the best shows, if not the best show ever made! It is much more than just some mafia show it is also a good family drama, filled with people that u just start caring about.
    If u have not yet watched sopranos, u should go and watch it now!
  41. Onlyclassicvg1
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    El programa merece 11, pero el límite metacrítico es 10. Apuesto a que James aparece en la calle y la gente comienza a llamarlo Tony Soprano. El guión, la actuación de primera categorí
  42. MDXV
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best TV Season of 1999
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#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 1999
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#1 Most Shared TV Season of 1999

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Metascore
88

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Time
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    Jul 1, 2013
    80
    While refraining from slapping the comedy on too thick, creator David Chase has made Soprano's inward search surprisingly affecting.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 27, 2013
    91
    It has intelligence and feeling and brutality. The Sopranos hits all the notes.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 12, 2013
    100
    The series is full of surprises ... And as Tony, Gandolfini gives a magnificently shrewd, wary performance. If, like me, you thought you never wanted to watch another Mob story, be sure to check this out.
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