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Italians doing their thing, outside a pork shop, in an old Italian neighborhood, everyday activities buzzing around, Agent Harris stops for a chat, Paulie tanning his chin, Furio lapsing into Italian when provoked, the smell of meat chops, the golden warmth of a late afternoon sun. This could be the forever ending of the series.
Tony B. going on a self-destructive rampage and sabotaging his attempt at legitimacy. It's tragic because he was just such a nice guy with real potential in the civilian world. Instead, he goes back to his old ways, sets off a devastating gang war, and gets murdered by his beloved cousin.
At one point, Silvio mentions offhandedly that he once sought therapy, like it's no big deal. That's how Tony wants to see it. No stigmata, he just needed to assemble some better coping mechanisms. Tony's archetype of the "perfect gangster" is reinforced by the fact that the actor playing Silvio is a rock star.
Affably Evil: The immorality of marrying a mob boss aside, Rosalie is usually quite pleasant and a very good friend to Carmela.; Brutal Honesty: Doesn't mince words when doling out needed advice to Carmela about sensitive matters, like troubles with Tony and AJ, not to mention Carm's extramarital romantic entanglements.
Anti-Hero: Of the Knight in Sour Armor variant. He possesses a cold and humorless demeanor, but he is a good guy who is doing his job to maintain the peace. Awful Wedded Life: Near the end of the series, he's seen arguing over the phone with his wife, who clearly doesn't like that he's Married to the Job, and it's obvious that this isn't their first such argument.
Tony visits the comatose Silvio in the hospital. His grieving wife, Gabriella, leaves the room as Tony arrives. Tony, for his part, remains silent during the visit and holds Silvio's hand for a moment, clearly broken up about his old friend's fate. The Sopranos and the Parisis meet to celebrate the pending marriage between Meadow and Patrick.
Affably Evil: One of the nicest guys in the Soprano crew, but he's brutal when he needs to be.; Ascended Extra: Is a background character in Season 3 and 4, and then rises in importance around Season 5 and 6 once he gets made.
