People seem to forget that the whole show was done through Tony's point of view. So when his light was snuffed out so abruptly, our view into his world went right along with it.
Agreed. At first, I was one of the guys, who felt that Chase gave us a big middle finger with the black out at the end. But over time, I have come to appreciate the scene for the reasons stated in your post.
You shit-kicking, stinky, horse-manure-smelling motherfucker you! If you ever get out of line over there again, I'll smash your fucking head so hard you won't be able to get that cowboy hat on. You hear me? Fucking hick. -Nicky (Casino)
