This fourth season is extremely intense as tensions rise and situations threaten to come to a head. The show is dramatically compelling and enthralling. Very few dramatic series can even compare to The Sopranos where it entertains on all levels, from gripping drama to dead pan humorous moments. Combining the continued elements of extraordinary writing, superior direction and exceptional acting all make this fourth season another resounding success in the Sopranos series.
Seemingly every episode ended with an uncomfortable shot of Tony and Carmela alone together, but still apart: In bed with Carmela facing away, in the kitchen with Tony leaning on the couch, in the bathroom with Carmela in the tub. The tension in their marriage cannot be repressed any longer and their marriage begins to crumble. Some viewers were disappointed at the focus on Tony's family taking away from the gangster scenes; I really think these people missed the point and fail to acknowledge the depth of the show. I don't get that view because I think they're missing what the Sopranos is all about, plus it gives the series such diversity if each season is different. I love the gangster setting too but I don't want every season to repeat a formula, contrary to what some people say The Sopranos is not Goodfella's the series, don't sell it short, don't miss the point. This is serious drama, a show with great depth and diversity, it is multi-layered and the gangster theme is but one element (albeit one of the most prominent and important). Season four has some incredible scenes involving Tony and Carmela, some of my favourite parts of the whole series.
The series continues to evolve and it never fails to create amazing moments, bringing everything together at the right time. Script, acting and perfectly chosen music and timing combine to create classic scenes that are unmatched by any other television show. Season four is erratic, there are sprawling plot lines and the show demands a lot from the viewer. It isn't always neat, tidy and not everything is tied up and wrapped in a bow for us, that isn't how life works, that isn't how the Sopranos works. Revel in it because this is sublime television.
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Ben Kelly
Not a big enough death count for the hollow heads but The Sopranos continues to evolve
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2011Verified Purchase
Zoonie
Love the sinner, hate the sin
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R. Le Quin
The growing soap opera
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2012Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2020Verified Purchase
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Although these were used they were in excellent condition would definately use this company again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2019Verified Purchase
