“The Sopranos”

Directed by David Chase     |     Written by David Chase     |     60 min

“For as long as I could remember, I always wanted to be a gangster…”  

By Colin Hart                        

Tony Soprano is certain that he is uncertain, similar to the way he looks toward the camera as he gets out of his car in the opening credits.

9.5 / 10

Above is the famous opening shot of The Sopranos, the first scene of what may be the greatest show in television history. Tony Soprano is framed between the legs of a female statue in Dr. Melfi’s waiting room. In season five, she will mention that therapy is like giving birth. “No,” Tony will reply, “it’s like taking a shit.” He’s hesitant…