I like the slow languid pace of things in the later seasons more and more. Perhaps it's not as explosively interesting or titilating as seeing blood shed and mobster violence, but in these later seasons the violence feels more rewarding, especially when it occurs. Not that the violence and explosiveness carries more meaning, but it seems to have a greater weight to it in regards to the events leading up to that point.
I'm disappointed to see it leave as things are really working on the show, but perhaps this is for the best, go out while it's good and don't run it into the ground.
The finale can't come soon enough, though I'm disappointed to know that it's only 49 minutes! Give us a two hour conclusion!
In regards to the finale of the show, I came across this quote from David Chase that is worth pondering in regards to the potential outcomes for Tony:
"Back in 2001, Chase was illuminating about his approach to the ending while speaking to Rolling Stone magazine:
"The paradigm of the traditional gangster film is the rise and fall. You have to ask yourself: Do I want to bother with that paradigm?"
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