5:30 I think the main reason tony killed Chrissy was the same reason Livia tried to have tony killed. In the first episode of season 6B, Janice mentions that she learned in therapy that her mother started to resent her kids once they started to express opinions of their own and drift away from her. A few episodes later, Tony talks to Dr. Melfi about how close he and Chrissy were when Chrissy was a little kid, and is angry about the fact that Chrissy now hates him rather than being that happy little kid that looked up to him. The parallels between what Janice says about Livia, and how tony talks about Chrissy shortly after really stood out to me on a recent rewatch.

This analysis explains a lot of season 6. It took a mysterious shift the last season. Before Tony was still treading water emotionally, so long as he was focused on his Mom, but went off the edge when he started to deal with reality of his father.

Tony: I GET IT! The Courier: Who the hell is that?

Something else to add to this is that, Chris through his sobriety and therapy was able to acknowledge who his father was and confronts Tony about it when he's grilling. I think this too adds to tonys anger towards chris on a subliminal level. Chris has the honesty to fault his dad whereas tony doesnt

This was brilliant. This is why the Sopranos is the best show ever written. So many interpretations of what everything means and any number of them could be correct there will never be a show this great again

I think the understanding he comes to are that there are no consequences for his actions and he’s gonna embrace his evil side

I experienced ego death when I took acid at 20. I forgot who I was, forgot all language and experience, and was just floating in an ether feeling raw emotion without any way to process it. It was scary, but also very profound and liberating to be set free from who you are and what ties you to this realm, it was probably only a few minutes but it felt like an eternity and really did change my life

This is an excellent bit of writing. Congratulations, Friend

That scene when he yells "I get it" made a big impact on me and i think it's probably the best psychedelic scene ever filmed because it captures the experience - the pure/real experience minus all the fractal patterns hoopala - so well. Most people have had that "i get it" experience on trips where all your questions simply drop off, everything makes sense and you are truly at peace. It never sticks with you but you get it, in that moment. That scene in The Sopranos captures in perfectly. Beautiful stuff.

This video will probably remain the best Sopranos analysis of the year. Outstanding work my friend. You caused me to view the show in a new light.

Wow. This is probably one of the most insightful Sopranos video I've seen. Every point makes so much sense. You've added another layer into this show for me to see. I have never even drawn any of these correlations. Well done!

For a normal person a peyote trip might change you in a positive way but Tony being a sociopath he just used his insight to justify all his wrong doings

The Tony B segment of test dream was my favorite part of the series. The best part of your timing on this upload is I just finished the series last Saturday.

Great job. I'm glad the comments here are similarly praising. One of my favorite, most revealing Sopranos lines comes when Janice tells Bobby she'll see her therapist Sandy for her anger outburst. "Sandy, Sandy," Bobby scoffs. "What does she do? Tells you you were picked on by your father and asks you to read her screenplays." It's like the payoff of a years-long joke that is Tony's therapy sessions: Janice's therapist blames her father when the real culprit is clearly her mother, just as Melfi focuses on Livia instead of Johnny Boy. You capture well that Tony never improves because, for starters, he excuses one parent's evil and blames the other's. I love how this revelatory insight appears as a throwaway line between two side characters having a casual squabble. This is one of the show's great feats.

Using psychedelic experience as a plot point can make for incredibly dull viewing; I despise the scenes filmed through a lava lamp that are supposed to put us inside the tripping head. However, David Chase handled the challenge sublimely, even including the sad truth that psychedelic insight is tragically fleeting.

this is one of the best video essays on the sopranos I have ever seen and I'm only halfway through. very insightful, thank you

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My interpretation of what you describe is that Tony killed Christopher mostly because of the way Christopher revealed how he really despises Tony from what he depicted in his movie. "He wants to see me dead". Claiming to himself that he killed him because the car accident could have killed Chris' baby was just an excuse which Tony used to justify his action of killing Chris as a necessity and as being moral. That's why he kept seeking validation by bringing up how a branch destroyed the baby seat during the accident to everyone. You are right that he was annoyed and disgusted by how people morned Christopher, and that what he said about the baby seat didn't affect them, but you didn't include the scene where Kelli was breastfeeding the baby and Tony looked with a look of dissatisfaction and annoyance. Like he didn't care about the baby and that he made her an orphan. I think the creators included that scene to show that claiming that he killed Chris over the car seat was just an excuse because he didn't care for the baby. Christopher disliked Tony so much because he knew Tony wanted and would have had sex with Adrianna if they weren't in that accident. And what Tony did when Christopher died? First thing was to fly to Vegas and bang Chris' girlfriend. Like Christopher had sex with the real estate agent which rejected Tony and Christopher rubbed it on Tony's face. A form of a revenge. And you are right about his expression when he was choking Chris. That cold, psycho look which made him look like he was enjoying that he was ending Chris' life. The scene in the desert to me is connected with his comma dream. The way the sun beamed before Tony said "I get it" was in a very similar way with how the light beamed from the horizon in Tony's dream. And to me when he said "he's dead" it was about Christopher not his dad. Italians and Italian-Americans are super superstitious. Tony believed that Christopher was bringing him bad luck because he was envious of Tony and wanted him dead. It's the concept of evil eye or Malocchio. His bad luck at gambling was caused by Christophers negative energy and when he died Tony was winning nonstop. At least that's what Tony thought while tripping on mushrooms. And the meaning of the beaming light at the sunset was that the universe or God gave him another chance. Like when he saw the same thing in his dream with the beaming light. A signal that his bad luck is over. Or that the universe or God is supporting him. A sign from above. Another interpretation of a coincidence while being high.

this is superb. one of the best breakdowns i’ve seen

This is SO good. So much better than every other Sopranos video that has surface-level analysis of an episode recap and thinks of itself as an "essay."

What will always make me give The Sopranos an edge over any other TV show is their use of comedy. It’s so funny you could make a legit argument it’s a comedy first and drama second and it doesn’t lose an ounce of quality. A show that morbid and nihilistic has no right to be as funny as it is.

In the dream sequence, the crowd turns on Tony, and the chase is on. Anonymous faces, angry and emotional. Those are the locals within the NJ community. Tony is frightened by the prospect that he will be exposed for his crimes, if he goes to trial. One of the characters in his dream, subconsciously, btw, slim, dark hair, in a wife beater top - does that remind anyone of Johnny Soprano? The man shoots at him through a second-floor window with a long gun. Sniper style. Reminiscent of the Kennedy assassination. Fran, Uncle Junior, Paulie, talk about this turbulent time in history. Tony buys at auction, John F. Kennedy's hat, Doctor Kennedy, Junior's cancer surgeon, Heidi and Kennedy the cause of more trauma for Tony. Each time Tony gets into another car accident, it adds to his PSTD. What was the connection with the Kennedy's and the TV series? The 1960s. The Cuban Missile Crisis ("That was real? I saw that movie, I thought it was bullshit."), the Kennedy assassination, the Newark race riots. But most of all, the formative years of Tony Soprano. The time when he almost lost an eye to his mother, wielding a carving fork. The first time Tony experiences real trauma. PTSD.

Really insightful, Renegade. Gave me a whole new perspective on the series, after all these years and reading whole booksful of interpretations. Well done.

This reminds me of that article "Tony's Vicarious Patricide" from The Chase Lounge. This is one of my favorite interpretations of the final stretch of the show, and it's wonderful hearing a video about it!

A pint of blood is worth more than a pound of gold, that is the supreme truth he *GETS*

This is one of the most clear and concise deep dives of the show I’ve ever seen, in a third of the usual time. I haven’t seen nearly enough analyses of his relationship with his father since he was so absent leading up to his early death, but the picture is slowly being painted for us throughout each season. Once Tony meets Fran, we finally get a full scope of just how deep his denial was for how terrible of a person his father was. Livia was the obvious target for his issues with her blatant narcissism and problematic/abusive behaviors, but his father made a much deeper, more sinister impact on his life overall that I even failed to see before watching this video. The gambling thing his dad says flew right over my head, as well as the parallels between Chrissy and Johnny in Tony’s mind. You are spot on with this video, put EVERYTHING I was thinking into words. Great job.

I’m a big Sopranos fan and generally fan of a “context and subtext” point of view. I’ve seen many Sopranos analysis but this is on another level. Have you studied psychology ? You definitely have big knowledge on that topic.

This is really insightful. I never made that connection to Paulie and the boat ride. Also I could never figure out why Tony gambled so much when he of all people should know better.

really interesting perspective, im a huge sopranos fan and i thought i had read and watched every viewpoint from the show but there was some new stuff you presented that i had never though of, so sick video brother

As a lifelong fan of the Sopranos, this was a great breakdown and analysis. Instant like and subscribe!

This is a huge analysis. Congratulations man, you really have amazing insight and a gift for explanation. I love the sopranos and I loved this.

Just realized this now, Christopher, back in the Pilot commits his first murder, spraying Email's brains all over ah....wait for it, CLEAVER! So Chase used it as symbolism as early as that First episode. A blade severs, like the split between his two families, the piano above reference, starts after the initial severing of Tony's innocence. And then repeated with Christopher. A vicious cycle of misery the life causes.

Absolutely breathtaking analysis. One of the best ive seen.

Thank you for such a profound video and giving me new layers on how to experience the show. You made so many insightful connections. I have fallen in love with this show again and again over time

This is incredibly well put together as an argument, you really built this video well. Very observant, the sacred and the propane

It’s rare that I discover new insights into The Sopranos, but this video is exceptional in that regard. Your analysis is novel and discerning. Great work!

This was a fantastic video. Thank you for making it.

This is one of the best sopranos breakdown I’ve seen fantastic job

My god this was so well done. your best video yet.

This was brilliant! Good work!

It’s both sad and relieving to say, many of these psycho-analytical videos can often put certain aspects of one’s own life into clarity.

One of the most insightful, comprehensive videos I've seen about the Sopranos. Instant Sub. Only downside is, I guess I need to watch The Sopranos again 😅

This review perfectly nails it. And makes me realize there’s much more to both my “breakthrough” psychedelic trips than I previously thought. Me and Tony are similar in regards to traumas, but definitely not lifestyle in the adult years.

YOU GET IT! Excellent writing sir, great job!

Great analysis!! The Las Vegas episode was one of my most favorite episodes! I loved the dream sequences in the sopranos, that’s how they should Be done in media.

Great video man

Great work bringing more awareness to psychedelics I experimented with them as a teenager and young adult and it is incredible to look back and recognize how they influenced my growth and mind. While there were both good and bad, fun and weird, periods Psychedelics helped me build new understandings and educated me to realize that I liked the way information flows through my brain. They opened my mind to new ideas, insights, and appreciations that i took with me for years that followed. While I don’t find myself experimenting with them as often anymore, I truly feel that society and the modern western world will benefit heavily by ending the stigma, and supporting their use. As time keeps flowing through these crazy times I am only more and more convinced that building understanding and working with psychedelic thought is one of the few real potentials that can help us build a path towards a better future. Lots of love to you all

Fantastic work! Thank you!

This is brilliantly executed and observed. Top stuff.

Well done. Great video. I'm a huge fan of the show and I pride myself in figuring out some of the great mysteries of this phenomenally deep show. Tony really broke bad in season 6B and you gave me an "I get it" moment with this breakdown. I had gone with the theory that being good was boring (6A) and that being bad was more fun(6B). But you are correct. He tried to kill all of his father figures.

Great in depth video!

Love this content.

This was very good, thanks man.

unironically incredible study on his character during this moment. i clicked on this video kinda laughing to myself but im shook

This is a spectacular analysis. Human existence is terribly inefficient. We all get thrown into the world, try to make sense of it all as we are forming, a twenty year process, and choose paths driven by our unconscious mind. "The meaning of life" is a cliche. I think what people really want to understand is "how did I get here?". Brilliant insight. Incredible really.

Good stuff, loved it!

very well written and thought provoking analysis

Very good video and an excellent analysis of the Tony's experience with taking Payote my friend. Superb analysis in great detail and meticulously explained and presented. I subscribed to your channel my friend. Same or similar thing happened to me, although without any drugs involved. I went to Casino (I've been to Casino maybe 7-8 times before and don't even know how to play games there, only roulette because it's terribly easy) with this hot girl and started winning like there is no tomorrow. The whole time she was like little bit out but she was there. Anyways, the whole night was magnificent and after I got like an epiphany of some sort, acting the whole time like I was there but something else was happening at the same time, something I can't explain. Once again, I took no drugs whatsoever of any kind. I only had like 3 Coronas. It got me dizzy but that's all. Anyhow, the night went well and I won huge numbers, the girl was happy but sort of disinterested the whole time as if she was there for soemthing else and not happy about the money. What a great night

Very interesting and deep analysis!

Sidenote, the reason Chrissy called his movie Cleaver, I think, was because of the trauma surrounding his first kill. Before killing Emil, they did coke off a meat cleaver at Satriale's, and the logo for the movie is a white meat cleaver. We know the event had a deep effect on Chris because of his nightmares and even going as far as moving the body.

What a masterpiece analysis. Kudos.

This is great analysis, this and Soprano Autopsy website have the best analyses, the guy who examined all episodes there, Ron, is really a genius

Great insights, I never fully understood Sopranos but now…I get it….I finally get it!!!!

simply outstanding analysis

Outstanding analysis. I've watched the show countless times and never made a lot of these connections.

Great vid!

Great analysis!

I've watched this show maybe a dozen times but never put together the connection to Cleaver the movie and Johnny Boy's finger chopping. All of it makes sense. Man this show is incredible

Wow can’t believe I missed so much in the episode. Great video!

Absolutely brilliant analysis

Super insightful.

Excellent video analysis

Excellent video 👏🏻

Great video 🎉🎉

Love Sopranos and summed it up well with this video

Very good analysis!

Masterful essay!

Really great analysis.

A very good analysis.

Hands down best sopranos take After over a decade of rewatching the series this unveiled much for me

Out here in the perimeter, there are no stars Out here we is stoned, immaculate ~ Jim Morrison

Great job 👏🏿

Great video!

This is really well done

Excellent video

YES!!!!!!!! IVE BEEN WANTING TO FIND A VIDEO ABOUT THIS !!!!

Excellent work

A fascinating and suggestive analysis! However, it's odd that you don't mention Tony's best articulation of his psychedelic experience to Melfi. He says both that there is some greater reality than the one we experience and that our mothers are buses that drop us off and we keep chasing them. The spinning roulette wheel is meant to remind us of the scientist in the hospital that thinks that everything is connected. As Tony says, "It's the same principle as the universe." Unfortunately, already debased Tony misunderstands the upshot as that Chris's death is responsible for his turn in luck. The scene at the end when he looks at the sun is when he realizes the mother thing. He realizes that his whole life is driven by vain attempts to address his abandonment issues (via mostly narcissism, but he doesn't realize that part). These things fit nicely with the general theme of the show, which is narcissism vs. love/connection. Tony's descent into more complete narcissism is a result of his inability to translate these insights into personal change.

Well written, well analyzed. made me think about my own shit. keep on keeping on!

This video was perfect!

Really good insights. Very allegorical.

I don’t think it’s as complicated as everyone’s making it to be. The whole episode is about Tony running away from what he did to Christopher like he does with everything in his life and at the end the “I get it” and crying is him realizing why Christopher liked drugs so much

This is excellent ⚔️🔥

Originally, I thought Tony said "I did it". Over the years I realized differently. Great analysis of a lot of things. I really enjoyed this.

Very well explained.

amazing video

Wow this was a great video

background music was really on point in this vid

Most realistic dream sequences I’ve ever seen.

Brilliant video