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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017

We are the last people in civilization to actually see "The Sopranos." But we were getting desperate for something to watch, and so we put it on our Amazon Prime watchlist. Really enjoyed season 1, episode 1. Also watched episode #2. Far better than we had imagined. Although it is an interesting story about family and the mob, we really appreciate the well-written script and the humor (which often is quite subtle).

Now we understand why everyone else liked this series!

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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021

If you're a REAL Sopranos fan like I am, you will be annoyed that they edited out bits here and there. I first watched The Sopranos when it first came out on HBO and videotaped them every week. Over the last twenty years, I've watched them over and over and then bought the Complete DVD set and watched those constantly. Yes, I'm a huge Sopranos fan.
NOW, too lazy to keep changing DVD's (I know, I'm lazy) I decided to PURCHASE the Sopranos, season by season here on Amazon. I know the Sopranos by heart. I noticed that little bits and pieces of each episode are edited out. ARE YOU KIDDING ME???????????. Only a few words here and there, BUT STILL. I DID NOT EXPECT AN EDITED VERSION OF THE SOPRANOS.

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Nice surprise!

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017

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Rainbow Girl

A must watch if you haven't seen this series!

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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Oh my word! Now I see why this series was so wildly popular back when it came out. I was recently given a box of DVDs, three items of which were boxed and unopened sets of The Sopranos seasons 2 - 3 - 4. I tried to get the first season from our library so I could see if this was even something I'm remotely interested in. In the meantime, a friend informed me that the whole series is available on Amazon Prime! Well, two days ago I jumped in with all four feet and cannot stop watching. Made it to season 2 the second night. I'm hooked and love love love this!
Sadly, I did not know until yesterday that James Gandalfini had died in 2013. NO! What a great actor!
I highly recommend this to all who have not taken a step with the Sopranos! Back to watching! :)

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BuyerInParadise

True crime Metro NY style - lots of character and all you want in entertainment drama.

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015

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The characters have a depth and complexity that becomes more apparent with every episode. The shock scenes, like Tony running down a "no pay" borrower, combined with lowbrow lifestyle while attempting to appear as a conventional family, make for dark humor as well as drama. We all know those folks who see themselves entirely different from what everyone else sees and The Sopranos take that to the highest level utilizing sex, drama, crime, hypocracy and dark humor. It's an adult series that would be innapropriate - and lost on anyone younger than 21. The fact that these are supposed to be Italian- American criminals is irrelevent to the series as you could substitute any other culture into this series if you could get actors of the same ethnicity which is why Sopranos works so well. This could be about a Chinese-American organized crime family or a Hungarian American crime family; it doesn't matter, it's the true dimension of the characters that makes this series one of the few that I can watch over and over and find something new each time. This is definitely worth purchasing because you'll watch much more than twice. There are many episodes in many seasons, so by the time you get through all of them, you'll have your favorite scenes but will forget most others. If you're concerned about the "glorification of crime and lawlessness", don't let that stop you from buying this collection, because I'm sure you won't be after watching a season or two.

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MattR

The Sopranos: Not just another show about mobsters

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015

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Aside from the excellent writing and acting, what I really love about this show is that it addressed all the moral issues that viewers might have about a life of knee-busting crime. For years I boycotted anything, including "The Sopranos" that I thought glorified the mob. Watching it now, years later, I realize I was wrong. This show asks all the questions I would have ever wanted to ask any crook: "Do you have reservations about how you actually make a living?" Tony is asked by his shrink. "Yes," he says. That kind of says it all.
This first season shows us how Tony is driven to the brink, not just by the stress of his dangerous occupation, but by the demands of the women in his life, none of whom are intimidated by him (with the exception of his psychiatrist) the way his associates are. He has the skills for dealing with his work "family" but not so much with his family at home: a crazy, hateful mother, a sharp-eyed wife, a spoiled daughter and a flaky sister. Poor Tony. He's likable enough, if you're on his good side, yet we watch him kill a man right in front of the camera, with his bare hands. Tony's magnetism, which really carries the show, is testimony to great acting, great writing and great production. I can't wait to watch the rest.

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Wanda

Great show!

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016

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I never watched this when it was on HBO or any of the networks that carried it later, but decided to watch on Prime. I love it. James Gandalfino is superb as Tony Sophrano, as is Edie Falco as his wife. The kids are great too. And a special nod to Nancy Marchand in the role of Tony's mother. Flawless.

I like that while it is clearly a mob themed show, it also delves into the Soprano family life as well. It made it more interesting. My only (minor complaint) is that there is too much time in the psychiatrist's office. This is ok in Season 1, because it gives some insight into Tony, but in later seasons, it becomes a little dull.

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Robert B. Mcconnie

Sopranos is always a winner, great show!

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2022

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Amazon Video sells packages of these shows, at the time each season was single purchase. This is a bit pricey, hopefully this will become a package set and far less in cost. Still an awesome show!

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Happy Garden Harvest Inc

I was out and they drew me back in......

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015

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I love the Sopranos so much that I am watching the entire series front to back again. The incredible performance of James Gandolfino draws on every possible emotion. The series exposes the dark side of a character while frequently beguiling us into seeing a lighter side of his personality, the seemingly warm, family oriented side. But the bottom line is that no one among his family, friends, and associates comes out unscathed. This inevitable end for those who become associates seems to be lost on the newcomers to the group, who apparently dream of riches and power while they live in substandard housing surrounded by a few expensive electronics, with very little to call their own and fleeting, flawed relationships with other people.

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Gus Wellisch

Give Me The Sopranos

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2015

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I loved that show from the first time I saw it and I'm sure that millions of other viewers feel the same. I lived in New York City and Long Island, NY most of my life, so I can appreciate the New York and surrounding area dialect. The writers for the show, the directors, the actors and actresses
are all phenomenal. I appreciate the toughness generated when a character gets angry. It's conveyed so realistically. I just want to hug them when they do that. My best friends' house got robbed today. If she was friends with the Sopranos, her three flat screens would be replaced with new ones, by the thieves and all the other stuff they robbed. The police aren't able to do that. All you get in your hand is a police report. If you just live on the same block as the Sopranos, there wouldn't be any crime on that street. If that's what it takes, give me the Sopranos.

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The Dyson DirectiveTop Contributor: Coloring

MUST WATCH TV SHOW......TRULY ONE OF THE BEST....EVER!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015

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Truly one of the best tv shows ever! I revisited all 6 seasons and it's just as good now as it was when I first saw it. I still am perplexed by the series finale , but I love the trivia Amazon prime provides as it gives tidbits of information, goofs, and spoiler alerts....Everyone on this show is ridiculously incredible and how I miss James Gandolfini.....such an amazing, talented man taken way too soon......A total MUST WATCH for everyone! Should be at the top of everyone's MUST WATCH list for all time tv shows...

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David Martin

Acting, production and cinematography, TOP-NOTCH

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015

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Great series, one of the best of all time.

I will admit some of the episodes where it focuses on the kids gets a little annoying but I'm not going to ding a star for that.

The review is asking about season 1, but I have seen all seasons 2 times and now working on the 3rd time through.

The fact that the kids and Tony's Mother gets really annoying at times just proves the actors were playing their part well.

The subtle humor especially between Paulie, Christopher and Silvio will make you LOL.

Jennifer Melfi - nuff said!

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