The Sopranos Pt. I

Now let me start by saying the following will not contain any spoiler information. If you are not fully caught up with the show, have no fear, I will not ruin anything for you.

I feel compelled to write something about The Sopranos because tonight is the last episode of the entire series.. The show made its debut in 1999 but I didn't start watching until the summer of 2006. My mom began watching them on DVD and she got me into it and I never looked back. When the summer ended and I left for my sophomore year, I had only finished watching the first two seasons. Once I got to school, I was able to check the DVD's out of my library but they only had up to season 4. I immediately joined netflix and literally put everything else on hold until I was caught up. At this point The Sopranos was my favorite show hands down. (Sorry to Will Smith and Fresh Prince, you're #2)

When the final 9 episodes aired, I borrowed a car every Sunday and drove 15 minutes off campus to watch the show at a friend's apartment. (Thanks a lot Shep). Recently, while at home and without HBO, I have watched it with the parent(s) of my friend's from high school. Without the friend. The friend's aren't into the show 'or don't have time' but fortunately for me, their parents do. And I was willing to watch the show anywhere with anyone and I have been lucky enough that they have welcomed me. (Thanks Bill & Candy and Paul)

The Sopranos isn't just for the young male or those into mobster films. There are countless aspects of the show that appeal to all kinds of people. Of course violent, the show is also very comical. Various family issues and dynamics are tackled along with therapy sessions, excessive amounts of food, a superb wardrobe, and lines that usually consist of at least one swear word. All of this is a result of the writing which, to say the least, is spectacular. I could carry on about the writing and its impact on the show, and television as whole, but I could not even begin to do it justice.

This show has gained a following throughout the world and now that it is coming to an end, several people are speculating how it will end and writing about it everywhere. From the San Francisco Chronicle, to CNN.com and MSN.com, everyone, loyal fan or not, is intrigued by its ending. I don't know how I made it from last week's episode until tonight but I did. And I cannot wait until 9P.M. this evening.

OK...Deep Breath...