Letters to the Editor
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Who is the "we" and "our" that Gary is writing on behalf of?
I didn't know that "we" collectively loved "The Sopranos." In fact, prior to the recent media blitz surrounding the show's finale, you could go months without hearing a peep about "The Sopranos." Why is that, if "we" all love "our" Tony so much?
This is just a bunch of hype. A relatively high-rated show, with some quality writing and acting, is coming to a close. For those who have followed the program (and who can afford an overpriced HBO subscription), this might be a meaningful event. For the 98.5% rest of us, it isn't.
I agree with the guy who wrote that Tony Soprano is not a character deserving of our attention because he's a cold-blooded killer. I guess that's called having standards. While I have enjoyed occasional antihero or serial-killer characters, I wouldn't want to follow Hannibal Lector or The Talented Mr. Ripley for a full 24-show, 6-seasons worth of TV viewing. Screw 'em, how about a character who relates in some way to one's real-life concerns?
Basically I resent the assumption that because a show has a loyal following, we all must automatically be invested in it as if it's an essential part of modern culture. This just seems like so much horseshit to me.