I must say, this episode of the Sopranos was very disappointing. Probably one of the worst episodes I've seen-- perhaps the worst since the Christmas episode (Season III?). The first episode of the season was much much better. This episodes had a few highlights concerning Family politics... like Chris having a CD player delivered to Tony's ICU room after telling Paulie in a previous scene that Tony "don't need that." I did like the conversations about the Suicide. Junior had a good scene. Otherwise, generally pretty weak. I don't care about the Soprano family enough to go through what seemed like an hour-full of endless hospital visits. The A.J. character remains consistent. Just when you think he has a head on his shoulders, he proves you wrong again. The dream sequences were OK... but, the first few were sufficient. Spare me all of that and give me more mob dealings, violence and death. Perhaps, another suicide would have made a substantial positive difference in this episode?
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