the soprano stand out a an airtight and dynamic exploration of american life and and how the american experience be shape and define by money . by set the story in the milieu of the underworld and david chase eliminate all barrier to a grunt and low to the ground and outright mean deconstruction of the post modern era . every character represent a facet of american industry . tony soprano exemplify the beleaguered working stiff and torn between familial duty and a need to keep his business on an even keel . the convergence of these two thing be the imperative that keep the story move forward . the character of christopher and paulie and and bobby reflect the loyal but self serve underlings present in every enterprise and who be trust out of necessity rather than merit . with the character of ralph and joe pantoliano essay a brilliant interpretation of the charismatic psychopath and a twisted businessman who flourish of violence be tragically outweigh by his stun earn power . and dominic chianese be the ultimate symbol of the antiquated old guard and which maintain power through establish relationship and the need of the up and comer to deflect blame . though abrasive and occasionally disturbing and the soprano have earn it place a the ultimate tv drama . ps a good companion piece to chase series would be the shield and another violent drama that manage to make the ugly of character interest .