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06-27-2015, 02:35 AM
http://uproxx.com/tv/2015/06/5-high-concept-sopranos-episodes/
By Christian Long • 06.26.15
The show credited with ushering in the modern golden age of television, The Sopranos basically wrote the playbook for the nuanced anti-hero and slow-burning, season-long story arcs. Set in the world of New Jersey crime boss Tony Soprano, showrunner David Chase was never shy about indulging himself by deviating from traditional storytelling norms. While the divisive series finale, which is still being discussed, was a poignant moment for Chase as a visionary storyteller, here are five other examples of the times he elevated his craft and went a bit high concept with dream sequences, apparitions, and coma storylines, paving the way for shows like Mad Men to do the same.
By Christian Long • 06.26.15
The show credited with ushering in the modern golden age of television, The Sopranos basically wrote the playbook for the nuanced anti-hero and slow-burning, season-long story arcs. Set in the world of New Jersey crime boss Tony Soprano, showrunner David Chase was never shy about indulging himself by deviating from traditional storytelling norms. While the divisive series finale, which is still being discussed, was a poignant moment for Chase as a visionary storyteller, here are five other examples of the times he elevated his craft and went a bit high concept with dream sequences, apparitions, and coma storylines, paving the way for shows like Mad Men to do the same.