HBO’sThe Sopranosdefied the basic formula of a drama and forever changed the television landscape.

Still, the show’s exceptional writing is considered to be some of the finest works in television history.

The shocking confession inevitably takes an emotional toll on Paulie and his relationship with Nucci.

Tony, Carmela, and A.J. look at menus in the finale of The Sopranos.

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It’s been over two decades and fans still talk about what exactly happened to Tony Soprano.

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Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Isabella in The Sopranos

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Federico Castelluccio as Furio Giunta in The Sopranos

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Tony Sirico sitting at Judith Malina’s bedside holding her hand while looking up at someone in The Sopranos

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John Heard as Vin Makazian in The Sopranos

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Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) uses red rope to strangle someone by the woods in ‘The Sopranos’.

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Michael Imperioli driving a car with James Gandolfini sitting in the passenger seat in The Sopranos

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David Proval as Richie Aprile sitting at a table eating pasta in The Sopranos

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Nancy Marchand in The Sopranos

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James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos

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