The Sopranos is not, and never has been, an either-or kind of show.
Written and directed by Terence Winter, “Walk Like a Man” came close to being all things to all Sopranos viewers.
Nobody on the series seems to have a conception of life outside of his or her own head.
Yes, for real.
Can’t you feel it all starting to crumble around them?
How many amazing James Gandolfini reaction shots can you squeeze into one hour?
Poor Artie got stuck with the lion’s (or mouse’s) share of clunkers.
The defective ventilation unit illuminated Tony’s present problem and his larger arc.
If there’s one thing I know for sure about David Chase, it’s that he likes surprising viewers.
I’ll reserve sweeping qualitative pronouncements until the 12-episode arc has played out.
I’ve just been formally relieved of TCA Press Tour duties by my colleague Alan Sepinwall, who will be covering the second half.