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Its good to be in something from the ground floor.
I came too late for that, I know.
But lately, Im getting the feeling that I came in at the end.
Its the show that turned the Difficult Man prototype into a Made Guy.
Some critics might say baggy, or repetitive, or maybe even boring.
And the more time we spend with the Soprano crew say, at the Bada Bing!
There certainly isnt another TV show that features a main character as fully realized asJames Gandolfinis Tony Soprano.
We reach a level of intimacy that wouldnt be possible in a shorter series.
in the series finale, we know our antihero inside and out.
Yes, Tonys love of cold cuts and depressive brunettes are both well documented.
We also see virtually all of the shows principal players repeat mistakes over and over.
but ultimately, the shagginess is intrinsic toThe Sopranos.
Have a weakness for crime fiction?
Whether you prefer your crooks dim-witted or cold-blooded, youll be satisfied.
This show is an investment, but its a rewarding one.
Its good to be in something from the ground floor.
