The Sopranos is an
American television drama series created and
produced by
David Chase. It premiered on
premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999 and ended its original run of
six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The show has also been broadcast on
A&E in the United States and internationally. Set in
New Jersey, where it also was produced, the series revolves around
mobster Tony Soprano (
James Gandolfini) and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the
criminal organization he heads.
A major commercial and critical success,
The Sopranos is the most financially successful cable series in the history of
television and is acknowledged as one of the greatest
television series of all time and a seminal dramatic production.
The series is noted for its high level of quality in every aspect of
production and is particularly recognized for its writing and the performances of its lead actors.
