Most popular shows get a spin-off (ala "All In The Family/The Jeffersons"), I wonder if Chase is purposely ending The Sopranos just so he can embark on a spin-off show. If the spin-off fails, it will in no way impact the success of The Sopranos.

Which character would deserve a spin-off?

I'd nominate Anthony "A.J." Soprano (Robert Iler) to have his own show. Now that they're making his character a little more interesting than ever before, they may decide to branch out on how his character fleshes out as he grows into his 30's.

The new spin-off would feature A.J. "outside" of his Soprano household, this way you wouldn't need actors like James Gandolfino or Edie Falco on hand, except for cameos. A.J.'s exploits on the street, in school, in social surroundings.

I mean, who else could it be? Seems to me that Christopher's story is going to be wrapped up at this season's end. And Paulie and Silvio are too old to have their own series, and they work best in a "Tony Soprano" surrounding. Gandolfini's going off on his own, so you can feggetabout having him (except in the occasional cameo).

Thoughts?