Unlike the previous three, this fourth series of The Sopranos largely eschews an overriding story arc in favour of developing several interrelated plot strands, most of which are then left dangling tantalisingly at the end. This year Tony's many extra-marital affairs finally come home to roost, even as he faces challenges to his leadership from within and without. Paulie Walnuts simmers with resentment over his perceived neglect, a resentment only exacerbated by Christopher's promotion; while Christopher's growing drug habit undermines Tony's trust in him. Paulie makes... overtures to Johnny Sack and the New York family; Sack himself bears a deadly grudge against Ralph Cifaretto, and also embroils Tony in a dispute between the two families. Ralph and Tony clash over a shared interest in both a race horse and a goomar--you just know it's going to end in something much worse than tears. 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 [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Contains the following episodes: No Show Christopher Pie-O-My The Weight Everybody Hurts Mergers and Acquisitions Watching Too Much Television Whoever Did This The Strong, Silent Type Calling All Cars Eloise Whitecaps
All thirteen episodes from the fourth series of the Mafia family saga. In 'For All Debts Public and Private' Carmela begins to worry about the family's long-term security whilst Uncle Junior is worrying about his impending trial. In 'No Show' Meadow runs away when her parents oppose her decision to give up her education and travel to Europe. 'Christopher' sees Bobby Baccala devastated after the death of his wife in an car crash - he was stuck in the traffic that was the result of her accident. 'The Weight' sees Tony and Carmela arguing about finances and Silvio and Christopher meet up with an old-time hit-man. In 'Pie-O-My' Ralph buys a filly and Tony is smitten. In 'Everybody Hurts' Anthony Jr falls for a girl from the right side of the tracks, Carmela plays matchmaker and Tony hears some news about an old associate. 'Watching Too Much Television' sees Paulie get out of jail, Tony and Ralph ignore financial advice and Adriana keen to get married. 'Mergers and Acquisitions' sees Carmela getting involved in the investment world. In 'Whoever Did This' Ralph's son ends up in a coma and Ralph is implicated in the fire that led to Pie-O-My being put down. 'The Strong Silent Type' sees Dr Melfi disagree with Tony and Furio gets a visit. 'Calling All Cars' sees Dr Melfi interpret Tony's dreams. 'Eloise' sees Furio return to Italy after he decides he cannot get rid of Tony to get to Carmela. Finally in 'Whitecaps' Junior's trial is thrown out, Carmela is depressed by the departure of Furio but chucks Tony out when she finds out about his infidelities, and the season ends with Tony moving into the Plaza Hotel.
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