I haven't posted a comment on the last two episodes. Life has other demands. I don't take the same view as most here. It seems the majority of members want the action and tough-guy stuff. The past two episodes have been more psychological. I find that more intriguing than the "whacking". You need to create the tensions between characters so that when there is a whacking it has some significance. Would Ralphie's death have meant as much without the whole build up with the horse? No, but at times that horseshit (pun) was boring. I just love the acting and way Gandolfini, Falco, Imperioli, et al can create such dark characters. Paulie, Junior, Silvio are comic relief. I think the writers strike a very good balance.