The Sopranos & The Supernatural: Haunted Mafiosos

This year is the 25th Anniversary of The Sopranos, a HBO original that aired from 1999-2007 starring James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, and Michael Imperioli. David Chase’s series changed the landscape of television forever, permanently rewriting the rulebook on what was possible on the small screen. Of its many unique and unusual characteristics, The Sopranos’ use of ghosts and hauntings stands out as especially memorable. In this video essay, let's look at how the series used the supernatural to emphasize the drama’s core themes of mortality, morality, and consequence. ----------------- Credits Footage used:The Sopranos, seasons 1-6 Audio: “VHS Tape Intro”, Plastikhuehnchen, freesound.org