HBO MaxThe Sopranos (1999)
Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 9.1
Overview
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The Sopranos offers a complex, multi-faceted critique of American society, capitalism, and individual morality without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or offering a clear, ideologically-driven solution, thus maintaining a neutral stance.
The series primarily features a white Italian-American cast, consistent with its cultural setting, and does not include explicit race or gender swaps. While the narrative critically examines traditional male identities within its specific context, this critique is focused on the psychological and moral aspects of the characters' lives rather than being driven by explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Sopranos features Vito Spatafore, a high-ranking mobster whose secret homosexuality is revealed. His identity becomes a source of intense conflict and ultimately leads to his brutal murder by his peers. The narrative depicts the severe, violent homophobia prevalent in the mob world, resulting in a net negative portrayal for LGBTQ+ themes.
The show consistently depicts its nominally Catholic characters as deeply hypocritical, violent, and morally compromised, using their faith selectively while committing heinous acts. The narrative critiques their superficial adherence and moral failings, offering no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of devout adherents.
Jewish characters like Dr. Melfi and Dr. Krakower are generally portrayed as intelligent, ethical, and serve as moral compasses. While some characters express antisemitic views, the narrative clearly condemns such bigotry, positioning the audience to sympathize with the Jewish characters.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Sopranos is an original television series. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical figures whose gender could be altered. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
The Sopranos is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for the show, establishing their race within its own canon. Therefore, there is no prior baseline against which a race swap could occur.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
9.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
9.2
8.6
Critic Ratings
9.2
9.4
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