Just been reading through the initial posts of this thread, and must say that I am shocked by the amount of "it was an okay episode" phrases and those similar to it.

There's something about watching a new Sopranos episode, and I thought that, at least at the time, last night's episode was one of the finest I've ever seen, and definitely the best so far this season. Brilliant directing by Rodrigo Garcia with the rare inclusion of some (fantastic) soundtrack music.

Robert Loggia is the greatest addition to the show this season, and I don't think we've seen the last of him. His acting throughout the season so far has been phenomenal--way better than Proval as Richie Aprile, for I think he's more of an out-and-out hotheaded mobster, whereas Richie was always just a snake. Couldn't stop laughing with delight at Tony's sitdown with Feech. Love seeing Tony lose his temper like that.

Brilliant to see Carmela and AJ's relationship falling even more apart, and Tony having to step in. Fantastic stuff.

I also found it interesting how the Johnny Sac and Little Carmine's war has progressed along nicely, without either of the two actually being in the episode!

Excellent episode. The best of the lot so far.
Proper review coming up after I see the next two episodes as well.

Mick

PS> I just skipped through the last few posts in this thread to avoid possible spoilers re: Adrianna, but I must say that next week's episode looks amazing (as always). Who was Christopher shooting at uncontrollably with that glare? And I've played the last execution-style scene about twenty times now, and I still can't see who is kneeling, though it looks like Adrianna is standing on the far right.

CAN'T WAIT! Roll on next Monday!!!!

Mick