The Sopranos is a television drama produced by HBO. It
first aired in 1999 and is expected to be concluded at
the end of the upcoming sixth season in 2006, although
several of the cast members have hinted that further seasons
may occur. Over the past six years, the show has become
a cultural phenomenon, gaining popularity and unparalleled
critical acclaim for its groundbreaking approach to family
and the mob, as well as for pushing the envelope of violence
and strong language on television. The series stars James
Gandolfini and Edie Falco and highlights the difficulties
faced by Tony Soprano, a Mafia boss in suburban Essex
County, New Jersey, as he tries to balance the often conflicting
requirements of his wife and family, and his crime "family".The
series begins with Tony collapsing after suffering an
anxiety attack, which prompts him to begin therapy with
Dr. Jennifer Melfi.
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