The Sopranos: The Complete First Season (1999)

Sopranos The complete first season

It is a good buy if you are a Sopranos fan like me. I also suggest the other 5 seasons.... November 19, 2008

The Sopranos Season One

I love the Sopranos, this product was delivered in a timely manner, and in good condition. October 18, 2008

I'm a Sopranos newbie

I was converted to the Sopranos over a rainy summer vacation in Summerside, PEI. A&E was airing the show at 10:00 am Atlantic time. I was drawn into the story lines about Adriana LaCerva and Meadow Soprano, and Anthony Jr., to a lesser extent. I think that's because I work in a high school, so I would want to see how Meadow's and Anthony Jr's teen lives were portrayed. I'm 29, so I am attracted to Adriana's fancy clothes and accessories. As soon as we got home, one week later, I rented the entire first season.

And it was a very interesting first season! My favorite story lines still revolve around Meadow and Adriana. We don't see much of Adriana, but when we do, she's an adorable mob girl who just loves luxury! She is also confident she will have a career in music management. Meadow is the conflicted teen who has pieced it all together- her family is Mafia!!! We watch Tony Soprano piece his life together. His mother- is she senile, evil, or both? Is she a devoted mother or vengeful Mafia lady? You'll learn all about her through surprise twists and turns!!!

And then there's Uncle Junior. I'm not all that knowledgable when it comes to the Mafia. Uncle Junior is a harmless old guy, right? And these pretty ladies he wines and dines? None of them could possibly get him in trouble, right?

You'll find out soon enough!!! The Sopranos is addictive. But, it's not the healthiest show- waaaay too much graphic violence, profanity, and sex. I understand that Tony runs a strip club, but I really don't need to see topless, g-stringed ladies humping poles as Tony plans his next move. The sex scenes are pornographic. Again, simply not needed!!!!

This said, I recommend this series IN SMALL DOSES. It also helps to wiki the Italian mob for background knowledge. No one on this show is a hero, remember that!!! Carmella Soprano is an enabling doormat. Dr. Melfi needs a backbone and new patients. Adriana needs to dump the abusive Christopher. Watch incrementally for the cultural phenomenon that it was.

PS- Because this show is very violent, very graphic, etc, I will not be watching seasons 2, 3, and 4 in their entirety. I am only watching the ones whose plotlines revolve around Adriana and/or Meadow. September 15, 2008

The Beginning of an ICON

The Sopranos Season 1 was the very beginning of the what was to become an icon, larger than life. In Season 1, like many series, the writers were finding their groove and the cast was working out their characters. A lot of what goes on or begins in season 1 storyline-wise, character-wise, plays a large part seasons to come. Sort of the beginning of a croched blanket.

If you are new to the Sopranos, I HIGHLY recommend it. Season 1 is a little slower going, but even with the quirks, it's a great first season. I didn't think I'd enjoy the series, as I'm not a mafia movie fan, but The Sopranos has so much more than just that. It's really more about family, similar to a soap opera. If you give it a chance, I'm sure you'll be pleased you did. July 12, 2008

Perfect

Its the sopranos, its #1, its perfect. Amazon is the only place to get a good deal on it. June 9, 2008

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