For fans of The Sopranos, a show that may well be the best American drama to ever grace the small screen, this is truly a day celebrate.
Eight new “bonus episodes” will follow the twelve that were thought to comprise the end of The Sopranos’ sixth season run. So in case anyone’s confused, there will be twelve new episodes beginning in March 2006 followed by eight more in January 2007.
According to the press release:
Saying he was "obviously delighted," HBO chairman Chris Albrecht announced on Thursday that the network will produce eight bonus episodes for The Sopranos' upcoming sixth season. The new episodes, which are slated to debut in January 2007, will follow the previously announced 12 episodes, which begin in March 2006."When something is as remarkable as The Sopranos, our audience would like to see it continue as long as possible," Albrecht said. "So we're thrilled that David Chase felt that there are more stories to be told."
Brad Grey, executive producer of the series added that the show had "continued to grow and evolve" with every season. "We're all looking forward to spending more time with The Sopranos," he said.
How will Christopher react to the recent offing of his long-time fiancé, Adrianna? Will Tony and Carmella’s recent reconciliation hold? Will Meadow and AJ get out before they “get pulled back in”?
My predictions: Another heroin binge followed by unwavering desire to become the Don-on-deck, yes (but with Tony finding yet another crazy girl “on the side,”) Meadow’s out, and AJ may end up looking to join Tony’s other family.
And who will be next from the crew to enter the witness protection program, or the quote-unquote witness protection program, the one in which you “go away” and never come back?
My predictions: Who knows? Likely many, and in the unexpected ways in which we’ve come to expect of David Chase and The Sopranos.
And finally:
Will the New Jersey and New York crews have a final and cataclysmic clash?
This is the one everyone is really looking forward to. I think the Johnny Sack v. Tony Soprano showdown will truly be one for the ages.
And what about Dr. Melfi? What will be her fate after years of trying to help ease the mental troubles of a (mostly) unrepentant criminal?
We now have eight more episodes to let it all play out.
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Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
EB, you beat me to the punch so I changed my angle a bit. Thanks!
2 - Eric Berlin
Sorry EO! My lack of images and links helped to expedite my story delivery...
3 - maccy
absolutely delighted! i love the sopranos especially comin from a very similar 'family' myself in NY. jus hope they dnt kill off tony,paulie, chrissy, silvio and junior cos they make the show wot it is. plus i got a small suggestion; from wot i kno a certain Joe Pesci isnt up 2 much so y not make him the new honoury name in the 'books'. best an most realistic tv show ever (trust me i shud kno! lol)
4 - Joe
I think the NYC folks will only be showing up from behind bars and most of the action is going to focus on the NJ family trying to fill the vacuum left by Johnny Sack and company's incarceration. Also, I listened to a radio interview with David Chase where he was saying a lot of the new season would concentrate on the impact and fixation on material wealth among the character's (whatever the hell that means).
5 - Eric Berlin
Maccy -- Can you tell us more about your "family"? This stuff intrigues me to no end. I grew up on Long Island, which has a lot in common with northern New Jersey culture.
Joe -- I think there's going to be a lot more to the New York crew than you think. Remember, the old Don's son is hanging around, with Johnny now in jail. Tony's going to have to take sides at one point. I'm predicting: blood bath.
6 - Rise
Tony's going to be boss of all bosses when it plays out and with Johnny Sack behind bars..He'll make his presence felt..if anyone remembers when Carmine died it was a free for all and Johnny Sack one ,..but Tony became more powerful.
Just my prediction.
7 - willis
first of all MACCY. your full of it.. becuase if you do ocme on here and start tlakinl ike that and its true.. your a loose lip. and need to be dealt with yourself.. second of all.. THE SOPRANOS is the best show going.. by far.. just amazing..
8 - Jim
Tony's going to be boss of all bosses when it plays out and with Johnny Sack behind bars..He'll make his presence felt..if anyone remembers when Carmine died it was a free for all and Johnny Sack one ,..but Tony became more powerful.
Just my prediction.
Can YOu Say...........NEXT GODFATHER