What's your opinion of the current season of "The Sopranos"?

[christo]

After a 16-month wait this "Sopranos" season is two weeks from the end. Most of the reviews and criticism I've read about it have been mildly negative, and on certain points I'd have to agree.

It isn't that there haven't been brilliant parts, or compelling storylines. In fact, perhaps the biggest problem I've had with this season is that there have been too many stories going on for there to be a continuing narrative flow. A storyline appears, and then vanishes for weeks. Meadow hasn't appeared in FIVE episodes. We learned that Adriana was co-opted by the FBI, and then we only see her every other episode. Uncle Junior is on trial, yet he's barely on for two minutes.

I thought the biggest weakness of this season was the near-absence of Dr. Melfi, but in the last two episodes there have been some excellent scenes, especially tonight. I won't spoil it for everyone, but I think we haven't seen the last of Dr. Melfi.

What has really caught my attention is the music on the show. "The Sopranos" used music better than any show I can remember, but this year the music...well, there HASN'T been any music. The ending credits always used a song to bring the episode together or set the tone for the next show. Songs like "Tiny Tears" or "Gloria" took the place of incedental music or dialog and brilliantly advanced the story. That hasn't happened at all this year, and I really notice the difference.

Whattya think? Has the show gone downhill? Good as ever?

 

[Rubyfruit]

Good morning, Christo.

There's only two more shows left? Whaaaa. I've loved this season, every single episode except the Columbus Day one - the story line just didn't hold my interest. I can see what you're saying about things getting lost in the overall picture though and where the hell is Meadow? She had a real strong presence in the beginning of the season and then poof.

Do you know if Gandolfini has signed on for another season? If they go on without him, I don't think I can bare to watch it.

Thanks for not putting spoilers in your post, I haven't seen last night's episode yet.

 

[lovetoread]

The show upsets me.

I get dumped each Sunday evening.

 

[mokum13]

They tried to broadcast the series twice here. Didnt work out so i dont think i will ever see another season.

 

[His_kitty]

I miss watching some of my favorite characters interact and be more involved in the storylines. I've been disapointed that they haven't taken the Adriana plot as far as I had hoped. Maybe they were wetting our appetites for a big set up next season, same with Uncle Junior and his Alzheimers and trial.

The best episode this season involved the one concerning Ralph. That's all I'll say just in case someone hasn't seen it yet.

I still think they eat too much, almost every scene someone is stuffing their face.

 

[SkyBluAngelEyes]

I've loved this season as well. I've liked some episodes better than others, but the whole season has been good.

I'm not sure where the writers are going with Christopher and his habit.

Ralphie is... well, Ralphie got what was coming to him

Dr. Melfi will be back without a doubt... I think her rape will comeback and affect Tony as well. Tony has some strong feelings for her. Without a doubt, she is not out of the loop yet.

I'm curious as well as to Carmella and Furio. There could be some bloodshed if Tony found out.. Furio is trying to hold back his feelings..and Carmella is catching on..

But like Ruby, if James Gandolfini is not going to sign on for the 5th season... They have lost a fan. it wouldn't be worth watching anymore..

 

[Dantetier]

I think the going ons between Carmine's Ney York family and the Sopranos in Jersey will come to a dramatic conclusion at the end of this season. Someone will die, and by god, i hope it's Paulie... I hate that spineless fuck.

I miss Meadow... she's a little bitch in the show, but that's okay, because Jamie is a little hottie.

I was so pissed when the writers dropped Dr. Melfie's rape plotline. no one bounces back from rape the way she has, and if I were in her shoes, I'd tell tony to make that pizza dilivering fuck eat his own testicles..

such is my opinion...

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

I heard that there is just one more season left of the Sopranos.

I love this season. It has a David Lynch feel to it.