The Sopranos is recognized as the most successful cable series in the
history of television. The Washington Post has called the popular
series, winner of twenty-one Emmys and five Golden Globes, the
television landmark that leaves other landmarks in the dust. In every
aspect - narrative structure, visual artistry, writing, intertextuality,
ensemble acting, controversial themes, dark humor, and unflinching
examinations of American life - The Sopranos has had few equals.Offering
a definitive final assessment of the series, The Essential Sopranos
Reader aims to examine the show's themes and enduring cultural
significance.