Tony's timeless pose
This classic HBO drama series charts the dealings of New Jersey crime syndicate boss Tony Soprano and his struggles as he tries to balance family life with the criminal underworld.
From the therapist’s couch to the streets, Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, became a TV institution for millions of viewers, with brilliant one-liners such as ‘I wipe my ass with your feelings’ and ‘if you can quote the rules then you can obey them’. Here’s an unfettered and eye-watering slice of ‘uncensored’ Sopranos.
Making its first appearance in the US in January 1999, The Sopranos went on to establish itself as ‘the most successful series in the history of cable television’, according to the New York Times. Over six seasons and 86 episodes, it won 21 Emmys and five Golden Globes. And its overwhelming popularity has drummed up good money for the various tour guides who will bus you around 40 locations in ‘Sopranoland’ – including go-go bar Bada Bing.
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