The Sopranos: Season Premiere - Members Only

Thanks for the answer to my question. How could I forget the voice of William S. Burroughs? I really think that poem is significant. Did you notice that number 5 is KA, the devil? It was A.J. You watch, A.J. is going to get into the family business sooner than we may think! I love it!!!

Could someone please tell me when I can catch this episode again before Sunday, the 19th. I had an emergency and I missed the season premiere! HELP!!!!!

Whoa - previews for next week? Let's recap: Tony is shot, with gut wound, in his uncles house, hopefuly with 911 coming around (or Junior coming back around to his senses of 2006). Eitehr way, if they show previews either you KNOW tony is alive or Tony is dead - with the Sopranos there is no need for previews, we are coming back week after week to watch WITHOUT them. The last scene was a preview/tease enough for me.

With regards to the writing, our local TV commentator mentioned that Episodes 2 and 3 would delve into minor characters.

With regards to eating an product placement - the whoel point of the show is EXCESS - these guys are trying to keep up with the Jones', remember when Tony wanted to be in the golf club? They are so concerned about fitting in they do not realize they stand out. Food to excess, greed to excess, cars and material things to excess.

Just my opinion.

If you had a problem with the first episode, you obviously missed a few seasons. It's not about people just getting whacked..it takes you inside the life. They have families, dreams and problems like everyone else They didn't create a character to kill him off, Eugene has been there and it gave everyone an idea regarding "the Oath". You just can't turn your back when you done with it, it's your family for life.

Tony can't die in the first episode can he? I will be very bummed but it would lead to some great plots in coming episodes...NJ and NY without a leader? Imagine the wars? Phil needs to get one in the head that's for sure and Christopher's got his hand up saying "oh oh". When did Christopher get his Captain's stripes? wow. Wish Paulie Walnutts was in there a little more but there's more to come. Vito on his "no carb" diet, see him scarf down that hot dog at The Bing...reminded me of the scene last season..ok that just gave me a dry heave.

BOttom line-Stop hating people..it was a great episode of the greatest show in the history of televsion...name another show that would be as popular every season after waiting as long as we do. It's the swan song for a great show, enjoy it...

I loved last night's episode and it was definitely worth the wait. I have an obscure question...does anybody know the name of the old man who narrated the beginning of the episode? I know his voice but cannot recall his name. Just curious...anybody??

Tony getting shot is not a contrivance. This will create a huge power vacuum that someone will need to fill, and that others will want to fill. The ambitious crew members will start to manuever and the conspiracies will grow exponentially. Johnny Sack and Tony are now off line, at least for a while.

As for Tony, once he gets his strenth back to a reasonable degree, he will start dealing with his new allies and his new enemies. he has no friends and never has, but now the old order is 100% gone.

Meadow is amazingly sexual now. We need more of her.

Did anyone understand the references to William S. Burrough's "Western Lands" at the beginning of the episode? I'm certain this will have some significance? It is funny how the last of the Egyptian souls, the seventh soul - the remains, ended with Tony. Perhaps this will be revealed as time goes on. I thought the show was brilliant, it had an artistic flair with the Burrough's readings. The best yet - it brought all the old Sopranos into what we can expect to come in the future.

I'm curious for those who speak fluent Italian as to what Junior said to Tony right before he shot him...something about Malenga (the Big Pussy, as opposed to Little Pussy - whom Tony did away with).

Another note - Eugene Pontecorvo is not a new character. He has been around but has been in the background. This is the first we see of his family, etc. He was on Gigi's crew which became Ralph's crew which became Vito's crew. Eugene was made in the same ceremony as Christopher where the "sacred bird" was watching....

If you can't remember that Eugene has been in several past episodes that you are not one who has the knowledge to back up your argument. Perhaps you should watch the past episodes to become more aquainted with the "family". Only then can you truly appreciate the outstanding quality of this show. You also seem to miss the point that these mobsters are not crafted comedians. They tell bad jokes at inopportune times. If you want clever banter, tune into Seinfeld reruns. The greatness of the Sopranos is that it gives us a look at wise guys who are not so wise. And that's what makes every episode of this show so special.

I beleive the whole point of focusing on Eugene, who has not been a major character thus far, was strictly to backup Tony's statement to Melfi last season that for guys like him there are only two ways out, "dead or in the can."

Obviously Gene took the former. Chase seems to enjoy introducing these small story lines just to prove a greater theme or to advance another story line. Such as the case with Hesh's son-in-law, another very minor character. That whole scene really helped give more depth to the NY/NJ relationship.

Dear HBO.......I love you. I never thought I could ever become so addicted to soaps, but you have me hooked. The Supranos is a fabulous show. For all who thought this was not an intellectual experience last night you are watching the wrong show, or you know nothing about the Supranos. The complete series has never been such. Those who care about this series are not looking for intelligent conversations from the characters. Please watch the prior five series and understand all the characters in this group (the family) are not college graduates. With the exception of soon-to-be graduate Meadow and her fiance' (wonder how long he will last, remember Vito?) and Tony's Psych. The writing seems appropriate for the family characters. Thru the whole series the family characters always talk about having to drop out of college or never being allowed to attend for personal reasons.

I truly believe Tony will not die, at least not in the beginning. But it's a great cliff hanger don't you think?