25 years later, 'The Sopranos' remains a TV masterpiece

Fresh Air | By David Bianculli

Published January 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

Tony Soprano was far from the typical protagonist of a TV drama. He wasn't just flawed; at times, he was utterly amoral. But audiences stayed with him — right up until the series' perfect ending.

David Bianculli

David Bianculli is a guest host and TV critic on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. A contributor to the show since its inception, he has been a TV critic since 1975.

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