The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano, a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization. These are explored during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The series features Tony's family members, mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles—most notably his wife Carmela and his protégé/distant cousin Christopher Moltisanti. The pilot was ordered in 1997, and the show premiered on HBO on January 10, 1999. The series ran for six seasons totaling 86 episodes until June 10, 2007. Broadcast syndication followed in the U.S. and internationally. The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City in Queens, New York City and on location in New Jersey.
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | David Chase |
| Written by | David Chase (30 episodes), Terence Winter (25), Robin Green (22), Mitchell Burgess (22), Matthew Weiner (12) |
| Starring | James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Sirico, Robert Iler, Jamie-Lynn Sigler |
| Opening theme | "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)" by Alabama 3 |
| Ending theme | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 86 |
| Executive producer(s) | David Chase, Brad Grey, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, Matthew Weiner |
| Location(s) | New Jersey, Silvercup Studios, New York City |
| Cinematography | Alik Sakharov (38 episodes), Phil Abraham (47 episodes) |
| Editor(s) | Sidney Wolinsky (33 episodes), William B. Stich (28 episodes), Conrad M. Gonzalez (20 episodes) |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 43–75 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Chase Films, Brad Grey Television, HBO Entertainment |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
| Original network | HBO |
| Picture format | 480i (4:3), (1999–2000), 1080i (16:9), (2001–2007, Blu-ray release) |
| Audio format | Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 |
About The Sopranos
21-time Emmy Award-winning show about a New Jersey mob boss who seeks help from a psychologist. The show was created by David Chase.
Achievement of The Sopranos
The show ran for six episodes and ran for 86 episodes. The series ran five Golden Globe Awards during its run.
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Latest information about The Sopranos updated on July 28 2021.
