
Even after just one season, The Sopranos was clearly revolutionary. The show used Tony’s therapy sessions to deeply explore themes of guilt, what it means to be a man, and how trauma affects families, slowly revealing that he wasn’t as powerful as he seemed. From the very first episode, it was obvious Tony wasn’t a typical bad guy on TV, and a single line perfectly captured his perspective, laying the groundwork for his entire story over the next six seasons. With Paramount now owning Warner Bros., The Sopranos may soon be available on a new streaming service, but fans will still be able to follow Tony Soprano’s compelling journey, starting with that pivotal first line.