Recently, I’ve found my escape mostly through really good
television shows. My current interest is in ‘The Sopranos’, at least until the
new season of Game of Thrones comes out in about a month. I believe how good a
show is depends on how good it is at engaging you. I had heard of this show for
many years but never bothered to watch it, especially since the ending had
already been spoiled for me. As it turns out, it’s amazingly captivating, even
with the spoiler. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do. It’s about the
life of a mobster named Tony Soprano, his business and his family. I had no
idea prior to watching the show that he suffered from depression or that he was
going to therapy for it. Even though it involves the mafia lifestyle it’s not really
dramatic or extremely violent, although it does have its moments. For its time
(1990s), it probably was considered very violent. Mostly, though, it’s just
simple. Somehow, even with its simplicity, I can’t help but watch it regularly.
When the show is on, I’m not thinking about anything else. I’m worried about Tony’s
health or annoyed with his daughter or happy that their heist went according to plan. It’s like I’ve gone to a completely
different world that has nothing to do with my own. It’s a refreshing feeling.
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ReplyDeleteIt is interesting how you mention that now in 2015; you don't see it as a very violent or dramatic T.V. show. In the 1990's, however, it might have been considered more violent and shocking to the audience. This could be because of other shows, video games and films that have come out since that opened up eyes to more violence. Perhaps back then that's why it was such a popular show because it was out of the norm. Tony Soprano could be an anti-archetype to what a mobster would be considered to be like now. When I think of a mobster I think, a big mean looking person with a nice suit and not very sensitive at all.
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