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

Fresh Air | By David Bianculli
Published January 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM CST

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.

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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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