“I really couldn’t stop crying”: ‘The Sopranos’ Star Edie Falco Was “embarrassed” After Letting Her Emotions Get Too Out of Control In Front of the Cast and Crew
- Played by Edie Falco, Carmela is a conflicted wife who loves the comfort and status of her life but will not accept his husband’s illegal operations.
- On the 25th anniversary of the show’s premiere, Falco shared with CBS how she felt when The Sopranos came to an end.
- The Sopranos is streaming on Hulu and Max.
As exciting as it is to have a new show begin on a platform, it is equally saddening to see the show end. Finale episodes of various shows have devastated fans beyond comparison. From FRIENDS and How I Met Your Mother to The Sopranos and Breaking Bad, no matter what genre the series belongs to, it impacts the viewer equally deeply.
The Sopranos ended back in 2007, but as new viewers watch the show now and in the future, the crime drama series leaves an indelible imprint. Despite being the story of a mafia and a crime boss, the story moves the masses and resonates with people worldwide.
Edie Falco felt incredibly emotional when The Sopranos ended
Airing back in 1999, The Sopranos instantly became a sensational hit. Created by David Chase, the Italian mafia-based show revolves around Tony Soprano who undertakes criminal activities to consolidate power in society. He has a tough time managing his illegal operations and family life as the line between the two blurred increasingly.
Played by Edie Falco, Carmela is a conflicted wife who loves the comfort and status of her life but will not accept his husband’s illegal operations. She enjoys living an extravagant life but cannot come to terms with how her husband makes that money and the overall morality of the situation. On the 25th anniversary of the show’s premiere, Falco shared with CBS how she felt when The Sopranos came to an end.
I was out of control, I was embarrassed. I really couldn’t stop crying, it was ridiculous. This moment will never happen again to me to anyone again. (It changed a lot of people’s lives) I think all of ours really.
Tony Soprano further goes to therapy to talk about his issues. This adds a more dynamic perspective to the situation as we get to know the innermost thoughts of the central character. Moreover, the relationship between Tony and his wife Carmela has been explored in great detail. This helps viewers understand how the mafia boss operates outside of his professional career.
The Sopranos Ending Conundrum
The Sopranos’ ending is unarguably one of the most surprising and twisted endings of all time. The viewers were left in a haze, confused about what truly panned out in the end. The Sopranos finale episode aired in 2007 after 6 dramatic seasons filled with intriguing narratives and even more interesting characters. While some say Tony Soprano got what he deserved, many other people were hurt by that last scene of the finale.
Tony Soprano is shot dead in The Sopranos season finale, leaving many fans heartbroken. More than that, the finale left people in suspense. It was left to the masses to decide what happens in the end, based on their interpretation. Many fans were further angered by this abrupt ending and wanted to kick their television sets to death.
The Sopranos is streaming on Hulu and Max.
