The speaker reflects on the impact and legacy of the TV show "The Sopranos". They express surprise at the 20th anniversary of the show and acknowledge its influence on the genre of antihero shows. They also discuss the complexity of the lead character, Tony Soprano, and the idea that a bad person can be lovable. They mention how "The Sopranos" challenged viewers to be comfortable with confusion and unanswered questions.
The speaker recalls their experience working on the show, including the pilot script that was shopped around for a long time before it was picked up. They mention the positive reviews the show received, except for one, and how it became a topic of conversation everywhere. They also discuss the show's impact on their personal life, mentioning the emotional turbulence they experienced during the filming process.
The speaker talks about the ending of "The Sopranos", which they describe as arguably the most famous thing about the show. They share their experience of reading the script for the ending and the confusion it caused among viewers. They express surprise at the anger the ending caused among some viewers and admit that they wouldn't have done anything differently with the ending. They conclude by stating that they loved that the ending left viewers with their own uncomfortability.
1. The speaker has not heard a new question about 'The Sopranos' in a long time. [Source: Text]
2. The speaker is asked about their thoughts on 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
3. The speaker's response to the question about 'The Sopranos' is positive. [Source: Text]
4. The speaker mentions the coldness of being out on set for 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
5. The speaker is asked about their thoughts on the last episode of 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
6. The speaker is asked about their thoughts on the ending of 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
7. The speaker is asked about their thoughts on the 20th anniversary of 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
8. The speaker describes 'The Sopranos' as the beginning of a particular genre. [Source: Text]
9. The speaker mentions the influence of 'The Sopranos' on antihero shows that came afterward. [Source: Text]
10. The speaker describes the lead character of 'The Sopranos' as more complicated than other characters. [Source: Text]
11. The speaker discusses the idea that a bad person can also be lovable. [Source: Text]
12. The speaker mentions that 'The Sopranos' showed that pondering questions that don't have any answers can be satisfying. [Source: Text]
13. The speaker mentions that they have been working with the government. [Source: Text]
14. The speaker describes 'The Sopranos' as training viewers to be okay with being a little confused. [Source: Text]
15. The speaker discusses the dream sequences in 'The Sopranos' and how they added another dimension to the show. [Source: Text]
16. The speaker mentions that they didn't want to change things and felt a song by Elvis Costello resonated with their feelings about working at the network. [Source: Text]
17. The speaker mentions that the pilot script for 'The Sopranos' had been shopped around for a long time before it became popular. [Source: Text]
18. The speaker discusses the positive reviews for 'The Sopranos' and how it became a topic of conversation. [Source: Text]
19. The speaker mentions that they felt people were responding to 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]
20. The speaker discusses the impact of 'The Sopranos' on their personal life and the lives of their friends. [Source: Text]
21. The speaker mentions that they don't rewatch the episodes of 'The Sopranos' unless there's something they need for research. [Source: Text]
22. The speaker discusses the emotional turbulence of working on 'The Sopranos' and how it affected them. [Source: Text]
23. The speaker mentions the ending of 'The Sopranos' as the most famous thing about the show. [Source: Text]
24. The speaker discusses the ending of 'The Sopranos' and how it made a lot of people angry. [Source: Text]
25. The speaker mentions that they wouldn't have done anything differently with the ending of 'The Sopranos'. [Source: Text]