The Sopranos: Complete HBO Season 4 [1999]

The women have as many problems, though: Adriana has reluctantly turned FBI informer, a drug-addled Christopher squashes her dog, and she has to confess that she can't have children; Carmela falls maddeningly, frustratingly in love with one of Tony's closest companions; Janice inveigles herself into Bobby's affections in a display of breathtaking emotional manipulation; while Meadow can no longer conceal the disgust she feels about her father's business, and Dr Melfi is increasingly sidelined, since Tony's behavioural issues have become, to all practical purposes, untreatable. The whole ends on a downbeat note as personal disillusionment overshadows the mob politics. With the imminent arrival of Steve Buscemi to the cast, the fifth series is primed to be an explosive one. --Mark Walker

My take on series 4 is that it was a little disturbing, but that it is certainly worth seeing if you want television that is worth making an effort to think about. And yes, it is still as addictive, and entertaining as before. If you loved the first three series (like me) you'll most likely want this one too.


Very Special   November 8, 2003
 13 out of 14 found this review helpful

Season 4 is very special indeed, and by far my favourite. There is much more of an 'on the edge' type of atmosphere and it is so much darker and more disturbing than the previous three. The acting is awesome, once again Falco and Gandolfini deliver truly unmissable performances especially in the feature length season finale 'White Caps' which is explosive to say the least. As far as the rest of the cast goes - brilliant, and you will become emotionally attached to most of them. The show will also make you laugh out loud at times with it's great humour especially from the likes of Gandolfini & Tony Siric. The Story is so gripping you could easily sit down and watch the whole season in one go, even if you have already seen it! I promise you will not be disappointed.


falling off the edge of your seat time!!!   December 9, 2003
 15 out of 18 found this review helpful

The sopranos is a new cult. I have joined it, enjoyed it, suffered it, survived it and finished it so far... I am now on to the new stage of withdrawal symptoms. They have to make a series five. It is the best thing invented not since sliced bread, but since goodfellas, casino, and the godfather (+death of a chinese booky) These films are good, but each soprano episode is a new film. Spoil yourselves, get one and enjoy the most amazing television achievement known to man. THe sopranos is no longer a television series but a new world. You can relate to the characters and the complexity makes it evermore believable. A true masterpiece ihe making!!!


Unmissable   October 14, 2003
 12 out of 15 found this review helpful

The most ambitious, well written and imaginative piece of work for television ever, with the highest quality sustained over four series. The acting is impeccable with masterful performances from everyone (my favourite is Uncle Junior)and dialogue which feels real in a way rarely encountered on TV. A drama about family life as much as a mob story, full of surprises and loads of laughs but with dark and profound shadows which stay with you. Series 4 is as good as Series 1,2 and 3.... - and that's saying something.


Sopranos - a Masterpiece   November 4, 2003
 5 out of 6 found this review helpful

The sopranos gets better and better.action packed; dark; funny, it takes the best of the Godfather, Goodfellas and Casino and rolls it into a series where each episode could be a film in its own right, and the larger story effortlessly flows piece by piece. the entire collection is a must have for any fan of the gangster movie, but as a drama - it has to be one of the greatest pieces of television ever made. a masterpiece of modern times...