The Sopranos – Don't Stop Believin'

Concluding a popular television series on your own terms is not an easy task for any television producer. More often than not, a show is cancelled without ever being a success, or simply fades away into obscurity (I just wish According To Jim would hurry up). So, when a massive series winds up after several years on air, maintaining its popularity, there is usually a great deal of focus placed on the conclusion.

Sometimes, the end of these series can be memorable. Seinfeld, and M*A*S*H* immediately spring to mind. Often, the end can be humdrum and forgettable, with the show simply fading away. For example, can ANYBODY tell me how 90210 ended? We all remember Brenda losing her virginity to Dylan, but the end is a mystery.

Tonight, The Sopranos screens its final episode on Australian television. A pop culture phenomenon, The Sopranos ended almost exactly how creator David Chase wanted it to end. This resulted in angering a good number of its viewers. But, the closing scene certainly is memorable and has quickly become just as great an aspect of pop culture as the series itself was.

And so, today on Televised Revolution, we bring you that final scene. Now, if you have ever watched the series casually, I implore you to watch tonight on Channel 9 as the show unfolds. Don’t let this ruin it for you.

David Chase has since given an interview about the series finale and its a great read. I’d suggest letting the finale sink in a bit, then take a read here.