The Sopranos was the first time a TV show took itself seriously. It was plot-driven, hard-hitting, intense, emotional. We wouldn't have shows like Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul if it weren't for The Sopranos. Though there are arcs, most of the time it's just the daily life of these characters. In particular, Tony Soprano. James Gandolfini delivered one of the best performances of all time. May he Rest In Peace. This show is very divisive when it comes to the ending. Personally, I thought it was brilliant. It made so much sense. It was admittedly cruel yet dedicated to it's themes. I highly recommend it to anyone who is a self-proclaimed lover of cinema, or television.