Tony and Ralph's relationship deteriorates whilst Meadow and Jackie Jr get closer.
This is a very strong episode with great character moments and good plot development.
The confrontation between Tony and Ralph is the main focus and is portrayed in a series of very tense exchanges between the two characters. James Gandolfini and Joe Pantoliano do excellent work together and the writers and filmmakers heighten the awkwardness at every opportunity. The little touches like 'Ghostriders In The Sky', in one scene and Paulie and Christopher watching events of another like a pair of gunfighters are very entertaining. Johnny Sac's role is nicely ironic considering where the writers take his character in season 4.
What fills us with more dread is the budding relationship between Meadow and Jackie Jr. I think the writers know that viewers will anticipate this relationship ending in tears and the tension starts here.
The introduction of Gloria Trillo is a good one. Is this a Freudian slip of a scheduling error by Dr Melfi? It has been interpreted that way by some. It kicks off another strong arc well.
As ever the cinematography and editing is top drawer.
All performances are great, but Gandolfini and Pantoliano are the stars of the show.
This is a very strong episode with great character moments and good plot development.
The confrontation between Tony and Ralph is the main focus and is portrayed in a series of very tense exchanges between the two characters. James Gandolfini and Joe Pantoliano do excellent work together and the writers and filmmakers heighten the awkwardness at every opportunity. The little touches like 'Ghostriders In The Sky', in one scene and Paulie and Christopher watching events of another like a pair of gunfighters are very entertaining. Johnny Sac's role is nicely ironic considering where the writers take his character in season 4.
What fills us with more dread is the budding relationship between Meadow and Jackie Jr. I think the writers know that viewers will anticipate this relationship ending in tears and the tension starts here.
The introduction of Gloria Trillo is a good one. Is this a Freudian slip of a scheduling error by Dr Melfi? It has been interpreted that way by some. It kicks off another strong arc well.
As ever the cinematography and editing is top drawer.
All performances are great, but Gandolfini and Pantoliano are the stars of the show.