Sopranos-Paulies last ever scene?

[@NathanCudgel]

This scene always gave me last day of school feelings. Seeing a normally bright and populated place empty, with everyone gone but yourself.

[@commiekiller]

This is me everywhere I go

[@Sawddpit12]

This is such a good comment I completely agree

[@69orgtfo73]

Beautifully put sir

[@thedudeguy2356]

Damn... on the last day of school you're suppose to leave with everyone else. Not stand there waiting to be all alone. Thats depressing shit

[@69orgtfo73]

@@thedudeguy2356 yeah but everyone has been there at least once

[@thisthingsibelief4791]

"Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young" For all his faults Paulie really understood the world he lived in

[@mario167100]

Makes you really appreciate the casting of Tony Sirico aswell. He's probably been in this situation plenty of times. The only survivor at the end of the chaos.

[@mitchjames9350]

He was so far behind he thought he was ahead.

[@Renville80]

It probably helped that before he was an actor, he was an actual Mafia associate (which may be why he had one stipulation for taking that role: he was not to be a rat). It was while he was doing time he discovered his flair for acting.

[@davidcat1455]

@OrwellianDystopia1984 Yeah, but only almost. Just saying.

[@NateBullock-ow6on]

​@@mitchjames9350he was the last man standing wasn't he more on?

[@BramoStork]

Tony just standing up and leaving after hearing what he wants to hear from paulie is a summary of his whole character

[@traceybiles2061]

Gas lighting

[@koko40800]

@@traceybiles2061 More like sociopathic/psychopathic manipulation on Tony's part...He knew just what to say to get Paulie to comply, then gave him that knowing smirk and that little 'yoke' grip on his neck...Like "I'll always own you"

[@Redrum-707]

anyone know why did he roll his eyes after he turned away from paulie ?

[@LegendOfTheOld]

Who would have thought, criminals are anti-social.

[@matthewriley7826]

@@koko40800Although Paulie looking upset at the end raises some questions. Is he upset he manipulated him again, or because he knows Tony’s a dead man?

[@tvbrandenburg]

Having Paulie, out of all the characters, to be the only one of the crew still there is just perfect.

[@faisalkamal4319]

He was saved by his donations

[@Grimreepa220]

@@faisalkamal4319 he lived thru the 70s by the skin on his nuts.

[@georget10i]

The Wolverine of garbage collection business. Outlived them all

[@colindowden2182]

There's also patsy.

[@westnile21]

@Kyler Markle - he’s a cockroach you can drop a nuke and Paulie would’ve survived

[@jonathanturbide2232]

You know it's a sad scene when Paulie's there and no "heh heh" is heard.

[@duckasarus3663]

It’s three heh’s. Like this “heh heh heh” two heh’s means Paulie is upset

[@3rdeye931]

@Gothamlover 69 “I don’t know, it’s a nervous tick.”

[@lm6817]

He’s Beavis’ long lost grandfather. You can even see the physical resemblance

[@yannick245]

_"The abshtract shapsh or shomshing..."_

[@lm6817]

@@yannick245 heh heh heh! Heyhowsitgoing?

[@matthewkelly1418]

Most deppressing scene in the history of television. A place where all the charectars laughed and joked throughout the series and now only Paulie sitting there alone.

[@dmcfail987]

Not really

[@terracottapie]

I would argue that the dementia scene with Junior is even more depressing than this one.

[@matthewkelly1418]

@@terracottapie yes that's heartbreaking

[@jacobangeles5539]

That scene is quite a nod to the epilogue of The Godfather: Part II.

[@CommanderLongJohn]

To be fair everyone else just isn't there, there's plenty of others still kickin around at the end.

[@mattmcdonough3282]

Only after they're gone do you realize how great an artist was. Tony Sirico played his part masterfully, blending comedy and drama as the Soprano crew's sad clown. He was a big part of what made this show so special.

[@maxgoss5653]

Heh heh

[@lornehargis2614]

"I lost my shoe!!!" It came out of the middle of nowhere. What a scene. RIP Tony

[@darshin95]

Paulie and Patsy turn on Tony but your point stands.

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

@@maxgoss5653 he did not play a part, that was him!

[@SlippinSaulGoodman]

@@darshin95what does that have to do with anything?☠️ he’s talking about how great of a role tony played

[@tommyfcim]

Very depressing and sad scene, especially knowing both actor are gone.. Rest in piece Jimmy and Tony.:( Have a nice talk in the heaven..

[@M.as.e]

I Look at it like two great actors immortalised in one of the best acted and written shows to ever be aired. Glad they both were alive, at the same place, at the same time to give us this show

[@adolforomero9611]

Heaven ? They in hell bro 😂

[@tommyfcim]

@@adolforomero9611 i mean the actors, not the characters..

[@mappingshaman5280]

@@tommyfcim I mean i dont mean to be a dick, but Tony is probably in hell since he was a mobster in real life.

[@mappingshaman5280]

@@Meruem5 tony sirico was a mobster before he did time and then got out of prison and became an actor. Look it up.

[@rickyricardo4331]

Paulie was the only character that can be disturbingly serious and hilarious at the same time. The epitome of dark comedy.

[@slados1]

When you're right, you're right... heh heh!

[@norcalroamer5774]

He is like a tamer version of Trevor Phillips

[@FittedSheet2000]

Of course he's serious, I mean...how much betrayal can a guy take

[@Wonderkid44]

Probably a sunday

[@philipcamp1370]

Kind of like a mad uncle or grandad......

[@ronoccc]

This scene is so eerie, cold and empty. The wind..It's perfectly shot. With everyone dead nearly

[@JoePedo]

Agreed. Its like death is in the air.

[@redbeard3946]

@Ann __ the tie in to the Egyptian death mumbo jumbo that's mentioned in the first episode of the season. The writing in the sopranos is amazing.

[@nuckymancini7013]

Tony was next...

[@belzebu-usaformermr.india-8109]

ronoccc Yep 👍

[@itsmywayorthegeminimethod1095]

'Lotta associates getting made after this. Paulie turning down the money was the thing for me, that really drives it home.

[@elchapo2790]

Gotta feel for Paulie in this scene. As soon as Tony gets what he wants he gets up and leaves. Sums up their relationship, Paulie was always just an earner for Tony, never a friend like Silvio or Chris.

[@laddo4564]

Paulie raised Tony took him on his first hit. Tony new Paulie Told Jhonny Sacks about the Joke and thought about killing him, but couldn't. Paulie been plotting on Tony downfall, and if Tony did die in the end (like how I believe ) Paulie probably sent the hit

[@ricksander3311]

@@laddo4564 The bullet came from Patsy.

[@laddo4564]

@@ricksander3311 Patsy was Pissy Drunk and still couldn't do it, but Paulie been plotting against Tony. But who really know?

[@laddo4564]

@@heyricksander I here what you saying, but its all just theory still

[@heyricksander]

@@laddo4564 For sure. Its fascinating that they purposely kept it vague.

[@kennethcastelino3033]

Man, this scene is heartbreaking. After watching 6 seasons of Tony's crew chilling outside Satriale's and seeing most of them die off one by one save for Paulie, it's really sad.

[@King710.]

Paulie was the main one who should've died

[@MSF8637]

Yes, showing how lonely and empty Satriales is when it was always teeming with people earlier in the show is very effective in showing the collapse of their family.

[@adamrivera7667]

My opinion Paulie ordered the hit on Tony with help of patsy because he has that look of guilt after Tony walks away

[@Jimmy-js8mz]

@@adamrivera7667 Nah.

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

@@adamrivera7667 no paulie is too loyal & loves Tony.

[@Ryjacard]

You gotta feel bad for Paulie. He always thought of himself as a soldier, and he's the only one left not to die in "combat." All of his old friends are dead now, and he never had a family. Nobody left to give him respect or to laugh at his jokes, or to reminisce about old times. Now he's just a superstitious old wiseguy sitting in the ruins of a decaying mausoleum to what once was.

[@jammer3618]

Ryan....hell of a comment. You nailed it.

[@alekshukhevych2644]

Its so sad that the actors that played Butchie and Phil have passed. All the guys who play the best mobsters are passing away, and its sad that they didn't make more mob movies with them. Butch played an amazing JOhn Torrio in Boardwalk EMpire, and Phil was just a mafia killing machine!

[@alekshukhevych2644]

For sure, the actor that played Butchie even said that he so easily immersed himself into the 1920's, cuz his dad was a LongShore man in Jersey, so yeah, many of these guys had family in the life and they knew exactly how to act. It came natural to them. RIght, just sad. This is the end of an era truly!

[@MariaEspinoza-dr6ww]

RetroGuy76 A mafia man thats wanted by the FBI hiding in my attic and he won't leave SOS

[@MariaEspinoza-dr6ww]

RetroGuy76 I'm really serious. This house is old cap cod house.🏠 telling the truth please call FBI in VA. They intercepting me calling them. Help😭😭😭😭😭

[@randalsavage790]

This scene is a masterpiece. Pauly all alone except for a cat which Pauly hates. Nobody around to break balls or tell you a couple of tree tings. Everybody else is dead.

[@danielueblacker9118]

where his shoe laces dry....

[@PalaceDude]

I think it's a couple OR three things. But yeah. It's especially depressing when you remember how everyone used to gather there, talking about columbus, or yelling at young Carmine for his speeding. Anyways, 4 dollars a pound.

[@Midgetslappa]

@@PalaceDude you just shattered my whole reality. I’ve Thought it was couple OF three for years. It’s not as funny anymore

[@PalaceDude]

@@Midgetslappa Me too, I wanted it to be a COUPLE OF THREE THINGS soooo badly :'( I'm sorry haha.

[@beanindividual4000]

@@Midgetslappa it's still funny and it's still a coupla tree things.

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

The more i think about it the more i realize how profoundly sad it all ended.

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

***** Paulie would have been boss, but a puppet of New York and die alone not long after.

[@DownrightCynical]

Well Silivio could have still survived, and you can't overlook some of the up and comers in the Barese and Curto crews. I still think the family would be strong enough to live on, especially with how weak the NY family was after all the wars and power struggles.

[@chilliout177]

like you would know...

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

Reb3nga real life people die without being 'clipped' all the time

[@Reb3nga]

Aaaah so mobsters mostly die a natural death? Ofcourse it's exaggerated but not many of them live 'happily ever after'.

[@jopazna2021]

This work of art, The Sopranos, would never be the same without him, the best supporting character in tv series ever Tony Sirico aka Paulie Walnuts (July 29, 1942 - July 8, 2022) rest in peace man and thank you for everything 😪

[@rosario508]

I just heard the news. A part of my life has been ripped away.

[@fabcat1ify]

💔

[@christofferjenzen78]

@Andrew Sullivan Well,he almost started world war 3 cause he got jealous and petty. Ratting out ralph was a real bitch move. Relax,no need to identify with Paulie Although Sirico passed away,RIP.

[@davidironhead6341]

same as my b day

[@jasonstevens8517]

@Andrew Sullivan No. He was a rat, and a total piece of shit. They all were. Best show ever.

[@DrBachur]

The shot of Paulie alone on the sidewalk with the cat watching over him is one of the most powerful images in the entire show

[@xinniethepooh7174]

@chuckbuskeePaulie actually makes a comment about cats being a superstition related to snakes in italy, the last scene is a pan out shot of paulie and the cat sitting together. It was david chase’s way of saying ‘Paulie is the snake (rat)’ symbolising that Paulie allowed the hit and probably gave away Tony’s location for the hit on him in the diner.

[@UncleTwoSix]

I never noticed the cat

[@pepingrillin3995]

Well Tony said the cat was probably staring at a rat in the wall and in the end the cat stares at Paulie

[@thickchip2694]

​@@xinniethepooh7174ya most def paulie n butch pulled off a power move of the century

[@jayegeecorporate8788]

I still think Paulie was right about the jinx. And him accepting the job doomed him, as seen by the cat’s company

[@wyattbutler87]

The only Soprano member who was truly loyal was Silvio.

[@MrLilfee]

I think Chrissy was too......

[@MrLilfee]

***** He was still loyal, dumbass. Tony trusted him more than any of his crew.

[@wyattbutler87]

MrLilfee(SPOILER) Then why did Tony kill him?

[@MrLilfee]

***** lol you're the one who liked your own comment. ...

[@Orlandohpostlcs]

*****.

[@pixelwolfeman1928]

Tony says the cat was attracted to Christopher's photo due to the ''abstract shapes or something'' - he definitely means that nose

[@nickybluechips7567]

Didn’t Richie Aprille once refer to Christopher’s nose as “being like natural canopy”

[@Cokedeskphone]

That's not a nose, that's a beak

[@araja90]

The cat was looking at the triangle on Chris's face 😂📐

[@ReadMyDiscription.223]

@@Cokedeskphone a beak, or a bill??

[@equanim0us]

@@ReadMyDiscription.223 That's my money, Paulie!

[@mellowandjello]

I like how Paulie says "Ralphie MIA" but he's sitting right next to Ralphie's killer.

[@makutas-v261]

Everyones killer tbh. Phil was right, Tony didn't respect the thing.

[@georgecastriota1312]

​@@makutas-v261 neither did phil with his numerous murders of made guys and acting entitled to everything because of his 20 years in the can

[@makutas-v261]

@@georgecastriota1312 And jacking off in a tissue.

[@SuperChunk19]

​@@georgecastriota1312nah Phil was alright

[@NateBullock-ow6on]

Paulie new damn Good and well what happened to Ralph so did everyone else

[@terrancepinkney777]

What a great show. I had the chance to meet Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini while I was deployed overseas. They both signed my DVD box set.

[@SilvioMDante]

"That's gotta be a treasure."

[@atomeyes99]

that DVD box set will one day be a great varsity athlete

[@thetraveler1182]

If you ever show that DVD case around in NY or Jersey, you're gonna get whacked.

[@slashbash1347]

Oh, I envy you.

[@visassess8607]

Where were you deployed to meet them?

[@SjaakadeliC]

And just like that, there was nothing Paulie could do. The feline was a made cat.

[@R.R.R.465]

That cat was earning with three paws

[@gstacks814]

real fur ball shit

[@the__________]

@The Dude spphrascial, that bird is a goner...

[@MB-wk4sb]

The irony being the cat killed Tony.

[@dunndorr5651]

When Catty Pawprile gets old and dies either as a well respected boss or underboss at least, he's gonna have a dumb little kitten son who's favorite phrase will be "Out of respek to my pawtha 🐾"

[@EpicnessCupStudios]

The last season really did portray the reality of what the Wiseguy life is. You have to take into account that Tony, killed half of his own guys that used to sit in the same spot, he even considered Paulie himself at one point. The accent and tones of season 6 showed you the real harsh endings that the mob guys meet. Although Tony was a beloved person in the show, he was really was evil, and as the show progressed it just became so much more apparent.

[@johnpierce4778]

I don't think he started the show that way..I feel he was very conflicted with the lifestyle in early season (panic attacks, seeing shrink eyc), but the lifestyle wore him down..self preservation is a natural human instinct. He did what he had to do...but in doing so became a not so good person.

[@mistersinister2043]

@@johnpierce4778 After Pussy sold him out, he went through a period of grief before he became paranoid to the point he stopped empathizing with anyone and became a monster.

[@osleg1460]

power destroyed him, year after year he began to remember his mother.

[@deanfarr3249]

Nobody was a made mob hero like Tony Sirico aka Paulie Walnuts. He was the only one who survived until the end.

[@betide8501]

@@johnpierce4778I can agree with that

[@edlawn5481]

When Tony walked away, Paulie's look was as if he knew it would be the last time he'd ever talk to Tony, because he knew what was coming.

[@David-zm3iq]

That is because Paulie's and patchy prob approve of the hit on Tony. Patchy prob want vengeance for his dead twin brother. Paulie's has always undermine Tony with New York. IT is the only reason why Paulie accepted the offer position from tony because he didn't want patchy to chicken out because of the position might appeal to him. In an earlier scene with zero context in the bathroom Paulie's tells patchy "he is all yours". GG tony. Edit: My bad I wrote his name wrongly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmqkaZaoaZKjgtE&ab_channel=BobDobbs Proof of Patsy and Paulie planned and whacked Tony video as confirmed by actor.

[@queensmickey]

@@David-zm3iq Philly not Patchy, Philly Spoons lol

[@mattjones7621]

@@queensmickey Patsy. Philly was Patsy's twin brother that Tony had clipped.

[@luisavalos4211]

because paulie sends someone to kill tony

[@queensmickey]

@@mattjones7621 Thanks for that correction. Gigi whacks Philly right?

[@tonymctony4551]

I'm afraid a show this good can never happen again . The last episodes you could feel they were wrapping up the show. This scene is a goodbye scene.

[@killerfrank8974]

CF G Agreed, a show like the Sopranos only happens when the stars are aligned perfectly and that doesn't happen very much at all for anything, much less a tv show.

[@MITigatingNROBOts]

Breaking Bad and the Sopranos were unbelievably great.

[@Phallica-js7ht]

@@MITigatingNROBOts Breaking Bad isn't in the same league.

[@taemeister9302]

@@Phallica-js7ht Yeah it's way above Sopranos

[@ahmadtrip4623]

Real shit I was trying to stretch the last season cause there's really no other shows that come with good writing and character development like this

[@timothyacowin9761]

The only character to survive was the one i really expected to die

[@pretzelstick320]

Fear an old man in a profession where men die young. Paulie is a survivor above all else.

[@ub1846]

“Wit what, his kahk?”

[@dabearcub]

He would be better off dead, if you gave him a golf club right now, he’d probably try to fuck it...

[@byronpatat7949]

Who Artie?

[@admirosmanovic1368]

Patsy didnt die either

[@kruqtion9615]

Something I love about the last couple episodes is the emptiness of every scene. And it's especially apparent in this scene. At the start, when Paulie was using that sun tan mirror, he was surrounded by other people. Now, the chairs are empty, the weather is bleak, the scenes are quiet, the characters are old, the trees are bare, the traffic is low etc etc etc

[@liberalweirdo7886]

Adam Young it’s true. I never knew how to put it into words but you’re pretty spot on. The world overall towards the very end seems like a depressing alternate reality of itself. It did a good job keeping you hanging on to every word though. I think this was David chases intention to make the viewer listen because there was a lot of subliminal messages in the last few episodes.

[@ajbahus]

Walt Whitman over hete

[@saber26ful]

There’s also this one scene in season 6 where tony drives by Satriales and there’s a ton of Muslims walking around and congregating near a mosque. Tony doesn’t say a word but his prolonged stare says it all. That was a subtle hint that there was a changing of the guard analogous to Butch ending up in Chinatown.

[@GoBuckeyes554]

lack of color lighting is muted and the sense of levity among everyone is gone. It's unpleasant but wow is it effective.

[@Grimreepa220]

It's a Jack Lalanne now.

[@ItachiUchiha-ns1il]

Rest In Peace Tony Sirico. Did a great job as Paulie.

[@Top-Kek]

You too Itachi.

[@averagejoe144]

Amen

[@joejones8776]

Never realized how haunted this scene truly was. This show was utter genius. The best part? It never glorified what these guys done. Crime truly never pays in the long run and not a single person in the Soprano crew came out on top. For all his loyalty; Sil is in a coma he will never get out of. Tony is on his way to get whacked at Holsten’s with just Paulie left to be haunted by the ghosts of all those dead around him...

[@BernerCheifs97]

Someone already said it here, but at 2:20 a car drives by with nobody in it, except an outline of Chris. This show is fucking brilliant and the fact that this last season is so empty is so scary yet so real.

[@paulmccarthy1527]

I think Carmine Sr. ended up on top. He died the Vito corleone route. Peaceful, rich and happy. He avoided murder or jail.

[@emperor68188]

@@paulmccarthy1527 He's in hell though. No one really comes out on top.

[@mameux]

Crime does pay,ask a fucking politician.

[@criceto]

They filmed a similar tv show here glorifying the criminal careers a way to much.

[@josephg1855]

Those last episodes are depressing. People leave, People die and in the end, you’re all alone. That’s just my sad experience anyway.

[@HyperInflation2020]

Well at least he got his Lawn Turf back from Feech La Mana

[@GK-qc5ry]

In some ways it reflects life when you get to the end.

[@user-ct8my8rv9c]

That’s a how it goes it the mob

[@phatkaveh60]

Thats life

[@baselhills865]

"In the end, you die in your own arms." -Livia Soprano

[@corb_fuxster]

"I live but to serve you my liege" always brings tears to my eyes, as Tony walks away and that's the last we ever see of Paulie

[@RAGE-OF-SPARTA-X]

That was the last time Paulie ever saw Tony as well. Paulie set Tony up to be whacked with the help of Patsy.

[@bobblehead7732]

@@RAGE-OF-SPARTA-X I don’t think so maybe Paulie did set up tony but I doubt it but the cat at the end of the scene was also looking at the picture of Chris which could mean that paulie ended up jinxing Himself and he dies running that crew he didn’t want and that’s why the cat is sitting by at the end of the scene

[@warlocksmiling4586]

@Animal Blundetto David Chase said Tony does get killed when the screen cuts to black

[@vinukabest3]

@@warlocksmiling4586 No he didn’t he was talking about a death scene he had envisioned for Tony years before the end of the show but ended up not doing it.

[@carlosluisdelafuente4869]

Makes you wonder where he was during the whole war against NY. Makes you wonder

[@channelname5345]

Sad how paulie beefed the most with Christopher but seemed to miss him the most after he was gone

[@Oldsnake9bad]

Being stuck in a forest frozen over can do that

[@majinxx6272]

Think it scared him too, Christopher talking about going to hell then the supernatural guy talking about the people he’s killed then the cat. Seemed like all that weighed on him

[@ascendant95]

He was his Dutch Uncle. When ya never have kids, bein a Dutch Uncle does somethin to ya.

[@manco4242]

This scene hits even harder after today’s news. A legend has left us. R.I.P Tony Sirico a.k.a “Paulie Walnuts” 1942 - 2022

[@bfr123456]

You can feel the emptiness of the last days of the Jersey DiMeo/Soprano family. Everyone was gone and the vacuum left in the abscence of all their personalities is powerful. Brilliant production and writing to not fill the holes left by the iconic roles going away. I always find something new to appreciate every time I see these scenes over again.

[@justtradermike]

My feeling exactly. In fact, they could have ended the series with this scene.

[@cannabico6621]

Feeling sad about mobsters dying, come on ....

[@br3akstuff]

​​@@cannabico6621 It's a tv show full of nuanced colourful characters it's not real lol and ultimately it is tragic. All of these men, were they not in this life could have easily done something else but unfortunately they were all taken by the mafia.

[@imanbio]

Once Paulie accepts the job, the cat sits down and stares at him.. he's a marked man now

[@UkraineJames2000]

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

I had that feeling too. Paulie is too stupid. Without Tony's protection, he'll alienate the wrong people and they'll whack him too.

[@mikenodine6713]

To me, the scene shows Paulie knowing he and Tony have had a good run but will end soon for the both of them, no matter what either of them do. All roads lead to a dead end at this point, and the cat knows they are both marked men.

[@michaelgrasso7592]

The cat is Christopher and he really can't do shit now.

[@paulanders4339]

“I live BUT to serve you, my liege”. Paulie slipped out. It’s one thing agreeing. It’s another thing doing. Paulie said what he had to say so Tony would fuck off. It worked. Tony fucked off

[@vahgeuvje10]

Just by Paulies last look, you can tell he knows this isn’t going to end well for Tony. He knew he was talking to a dead man.

[@anonymous3174]

Do you think furio killed Tony?

[@vahgeuvje10]

@@anonymous3174 honestly with an episode called members only , One needs to make the connection that the killer was wearing a members only jacket. It could have been NY, NY plus Genes wife, either way I think she was somehow involved. However after Tony’s death, I’m sure Furio came back to the states. Either way NY and Furio were happy it happened, if not Genes wife. All speculation my friend.

[@xctkillaprodigyx2586]

@@213thAIB The guy who played Patsy came out and said Paulie and Patsy orchestrated the hit on tony. Look it up theres a video.

[@hobnob666]

No it was Paulie ordered the hit on Tony & that’s why he’s all relaxed. He’s becoming the new boss & that’s why he’s wearing that leather jacket.

[@deanfarr3249]

Paulie was more made than Tony was

[@StuUngar]

I dont care for the final episodes of this series. They are good, but they are depressing. It's like going back to your old high school and remembering the faces you used to see everyday. Now its nothing but a bunch of people you dont know and dont want to know. Things have changed, people have moved on, some have left this Earth and it will never be the same again.

[@allenfernandez8653]

that's what makes life so beautiful, happiness and sadness are relative just like back and front, one can't exist without the other. that's why cherishing memories and every moment is crucial coz any second can be your last

[@Septiviumexe]

I agree, you just need to branch out and become comfortable meeting new people. Theres always a bullet there to end it too

[@stayhungry7166]

breaking bad is really not that realistic...

[@michaelanderson4886]

StuUngar true

[@dd.4910]

But that's life. This is why this show is genius

[@warlordqueekheadtaker7960]

really sad how Paulie is there sun bathing all by himself but six years before the whole crew was there talking about colombus day together it's tragic how almost all there friends have been wipe out over the years

[@yannick245]

They choose this life..

[@robertthomas2601]

+Brian Morales What about the episode where there's a fender bender and everyone runs outside, Agent Harris shows up and talks to Tony, Paulie whips out the tanning reflector? Talk about happier days.

[@nyyfanvkamath]

The saddest thing to me is that Paulie was older than any of them too. He was only a little younger than Tony's father. He's seen several generations come and go.

[@skylightrecords8547]

+Brian Morales Brilliantly stated. He reminds me of some of my Italian friends, would have your back through anything, big heart and tough as rocks.

[@youtubeusername3789]

+SkyLight Records dont forget all rats

[@livinproof361]

there will never be another Tony Soprano or Paulie Walnuts!

[@hiluminatul6750]

What are you talking about? We'll see them in the new Prequel

[@captaintyphoon9296]

As Young Kids or Young Adults

[@dukeman7595]

Ya two less psychopaths

[@salvadordali6290]

@@dukeman7595 😂 😂 😂

[@TonyDRacOKillum]

Charlie Luciano or Christopher

[@markoaks7766]

That last shot of the cat wandering up to the store is terrific. One of my favorite moments in the series.

[@blamecanada8525]

The wide shot of them sitting outside with all those empty chairs is depressing as fuck

[@blitzy3244]

Blame Canada for what

[@neame-bh3uq]

the eternal leaf

[@KSSBG]

@@blitzy3244 being better then America probably

[@philsavory]

SPOILER ALERT: Paulie's last ever scene? Yes. 10 seconds later, the cat whacked him.

[@Blodia1990]

Lol'd hard

[@paulanders4339]

? No because he never trusted the cat. The cat wacked tony, Chris’ revenge

[@therealtampadude9175]

He's gone...and there was nothin' we could do about it.

[@nickroyds417]

The cat whacked him off, under the table

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Paulie told him to go home and get his litter box.

[@AsteriscoPixel]

Almost every character on the sopranos represents a moment of a person's life. Junior it's the old guy coming in terms with his mortality, his total lost of clarity, it's us coming to a inevitable end. Paulie it's the guy becoming old, not having family or kids, it's a person dealing with his own age. Tony it's the middle of the road, the mid life crisis. Chris it's the young adult wanting the recognition and approval but becoming disappointed with that life. Aj and Meadow it's the youth, the complexity of following a legacy or not, choosing our own path, trying to grow up. Edit: This is just a perception of mine, that keeps coming back every time I watch the show. It's totally fine if you love the sopranos just for his mob stuff and comedy, I love too. I just have this simple observation while seeing this characters.

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

Shut up you stank bitch

[@enthdegree]

@@bigdaddytrips6197 yep

[@andstr4150]

well said!

[@chrisdawson1776]

@@bigdaddytrips6197 lmao

[@Arborpress]

Ha!.. GAAAYYYY!!

[@johnlewisbrooks]

Paulie showed some real sad wisdom in this scene. He recognized that this 'life' is nothing more than a long road to nowhere and that he's very lucky to have achieved old age.

[@MrPilsnerperformance]

He made it through the 70’s by the skin on his balls

[@alexslagle8707]

"In the end, you die in your own arms." Seeing Paulie sitting there alone, with everyone he ever cared for gone is one of the saddest scenes I watched in the series. I also love that the cat joins him (Christopher?)

[@IamBlight]

Sitting alone, I never noticed that before.

[@tJOOPjOO]

You're right...alone...in the wind...so sad. :/

[@barbiquearea]

Well at least with all the major players dead (including Tony presumably) he's the only one left to become Boss. In the end it seems to me like he wins.

[@IamBlight]

barbiquearea Patsy's still alive. The dude that was with Silvio when he got shot.

[@topfoci564]

barbiquearea the most likely scenario is that new york takes oves jersey and make paulie a capo to run the entire area

[@darshanpars4051]

This series is absolute gold. Hard to believe it is just a series. They captured emotions in a way nothing else ever did. Classics..

[@ascendant95]

Almost every episode was on par with a great movie. When I say great movie I mean almost on the level of Godfather and Godfather 2.

[@leondelvechioramirez8529]

Paulie needs to get his own show. I would love to watch that.

[@josemarques2304]

+Leon Delvechio Ramirez A show with Christopher and Paulie adventures,just like the Pine Barrens episode.

[@finight9]

+Leon Delvechio Ramirez Yeha it could be like when Junior was in the crazy hospital but it would be an old folks home! LOL ! That would be great!

[@joely6699]

+Jose Marques indeed, that would be gold.

[@MegaDonGallo]

+Leon Delvechio Ramirez Better Call Paul(y)

[@majeeeddd]

+MegaDonGallo Lmao

[@scottym6680]

R.I.P. to Tony Sirico. A great actor who gave us all hours of entertainment and a legitimate tough guy. We will miss you.

[@merkloe2635]

The fact he ended his character by just sitting there and continuing to sun bath tells you that in the end, Paulie was never compromised by the lifestyle. It was all normalcy to him, and this ending suggests that he is probably the only person who continued to live their life 1. Alive and 2. Carefree. Unlike everyone else in the crew

[@aunch3]

Paulie setup Tony

[@hsap2223]

@@aunch3 when? I just finished the series and dont remember/didn't notice that

[@aunch3]

@@hsap2223 it’s just a theory. It’s suspicious that Paulie is the only one who survived, he was at odds w the rest of the crew over the NY war, and also was bitter because he couldn’t earn. Plus Tony has the dream that he had to kill Paulie because he betrayed him

[@hsap2223]

@Nao ya hes the only one who actually notices signs and symbols around him...and it could be said thats why he survives

[@MarvinT0606]

nah Tony Sirico's crew must have threatened David Chase not to kill off Paulie or he'll end up at the bottom of Newark Bay

[@gweiloxiu9862]

Paulie is immortal. One of the best characters ever created.

[@marottajoe]

Again with da rap o da culture

[@matthewdunham1689]

That's his curse

[@faisalkamal4319]

He was saved by his donations

[@johncena-ip7ez]

Oh yes the panty sniffer

[@soloistdeve]

ending of an era. silvio, pussy, bobby, ralphie, chris, vito, furio all gone. those two are left as you can see, starting to believe ghosts, tired of it, alone, scared shitless from fbi and death... the sopranos ending episodes also was an ending of an era..

[@kagura222]

The best show ever !!!

[@misevibre]

silvo didn't really die, was just in a coma.

[@FunnyVideoMaker77]

You forgot Richie and Jackie Aprile.

[@soloistdeve]

they were malignant cunts.

[@sovereign4045]

Soloist Deve Silvio didn't die he was in a coma and i think furio was there temporarily anyway

[@bilaltahiri2770]

RIP James Gandolfini (1961-2013) RIP Tony Sirico (1942-2022)

[@songofthefree4677]

This scene captures the hopeless emptiness of these sad washed up gangster’s lot. Excellent writing, directing, camera work and above all just great ducking acting by these two.

[@mr.mister1045]

🦆 gobble gobble

[@Deadman1000]

I always did love how Paulie hated the cat but it still came to hang with him in the end

[@DK-tu3rv]

Lol good reflection of his "friendship" with Christopher

[@matthewriley7826]

It’s mocking him. He knows Tony won’t let him do shit to the cat and if it disappeared he’d be the first person he’d blame.

[@gabos7892]

"Wuddaya hear, Wuddaya say!?" Rest in peace Tony Sirico. 1942-2022.

[@ize100]

OHH!

[@jd7634]

After watching the ending to The Irishman, it really reminded me of this scene. After every horrible shit these people did in their miserable lives, they've got nothing to show for it in the end, it's so cold, hollow, empty, and just pointless in the end.

[@justjoshua5759]

Literally came back from that “they’re all dead. Who are you protecting anymore”

[@AZK91]

I remember when I first saw this scene and I couldn't help but feel sad, the big guys of the crew all used to chill there outside the pork shop and in this final scene in that location just Tony and Paulie were there with most of the others dead. Quite saddening, but that's the gangster life isn't it? Fast, dangerous and short.

[@HelloZukoHere7]

Chrisy, Bobby, Sil, even Richie and Ralph at one time.

[@yannick245]

Junior, Pussy etc.

[@cooperanderson4609]

yannick245 Johnny, Carmine Sr, even Phil. The dead quiet of the scene just adds even more to the haunted/alone vibe.

[@PrimetimeD]

Yeah, the rise and fall aspect of gangsters fascinates me. And I'm sure they did that empty shot on purpose.

[@slumdogpreacher6964]

All of our lives are way too short, right?

[@jackmeough6338]

A perfect allegory of life for some. I once helped a removal firm clear the house of a guy who had no family or friends and didn't leave a will. Yet, there was a cabinet full of slides with large groups, all happy together. He must have been the last one left.

[@SandmanGotBeer]

The cinematography throughout the show culminates here for me. In the beginning, everything was so bright and full of promise. The guys hanging out on a sunny day, talking and laughing. The garbage business was still making money, Christopher was the future of the family. Now, Paulie is the last man standing, still with his suntan board thing. It leaves a feeling of cold and emptiness, like other guy said.

[@jamesmckernan6846]

Exactly this. It feels so empty and cold. In the end we are all alone.

[@sebastianrosa7935]

"I tell you something from the bottom of my heart and you laugh it off?" Flashbacks to Chris talking about his daughter and Paulie joking that she must be adopted.

[@gilesjones3626]

Abstract shapes... That nose, it's like a natural canopy

[@vannmann9597]

The constipated owl look.

[@MorzenMebs]

He can smoke a cigarette in the rain

[@chrismoren1341]

Wrong scene. Albeit you know that, it’s all wrong.

[@VoLCoMzYaDiGG]

Haha you can't make that shit up

[@Alan_Page]

You should get a scholarship for a full ride through slip and fall school for this comment.

[@leonblittle226]

Paulie was the man who survived, where others had fallen he knew when to back out, or when to never give in. He was quite literally a one man army, a soldier, just like his real father. He was seen as selfish, but then again he only had himself to rely on when it really got ugly. Out of all the wise guys in the series, I think it was paulie who was the toughest.

[@FrankieBones]

I read this below, makes sense. "the cat was a metaphor for Adriana. She always wore cheetah or leopard prints on her clothes and she died crawling away on all fours."

[@no-oneman.4140]

David Chase said "It's all there". The Sopranos , on so many levels, asks us to look at life and death and our own frailties. An astonishing body of television brilliance. Anything that makes you think for yourself must be applauded. I could weep knowing that James Gandolfini is no longer with us. The irony is truly tragic. The ending reminds us all that the blank screen round the corner awaits us all.

[@LW7333LW]

Chase is a genius! This scene and the way he shot it is brilliant! Cold..empty...you know the show is ending. And superstitious or not, I think Paulie has a point. Every1 who ran that crew died...

[@lapacesiaconvoi]

there was another scene like this where chrissie drove by after he died.

[@Haedox]

Tony truly didn’t care about Paulie. Should’ve just let him be. Just a hollow march forward.

[@RafaHenryBorges]

I hate Tony so much in this scene. He strong-arms Paulie to get what he wants, makes fun of his religious experience to boot, then leaves. The guy became an empty shell, just like his mother said he was.

[@jasewildheart]

@@RafaHenryBorges oh poor Paulie.

[@RafaHenryBorges]

I didn't just meet you, @@jasewildheart... I've known you my whole fucking life!

[@jasewildheart]

@@RafaHenryBorges thats right take a dump wherever you please then just walk away.

[@scottswagman1472]

Fuck Paulie. He murdered a defenseless old woman in a nursing home. Strangled the life out of her. “Poor Paulie” lol. Cry me a river.

[@bostontowny4life744]

JEsus, look at how the scene starts compared to season 1 episode 1. Everyone's gone. Reminds me of The Irishman. Sad to see.

[@bdm4693]

That's the reality of that life. If your lucky enough to make it that far, you are left to rot and die alone. Paulie Wallnuts and Frank Sheeran being prime examples. Money, Power, Sex. Loyalty to the evil. These guys held these things higher than anything else, when the things that really mattered (Family, Love, moral fulfilment) flew right over their heads the whole time.

[@JB19504]

@@bdm4693 Sounds like someone else we know.

[@Alan_Page]

I got bad news for all of you, real life is like that too, And you don’t have to be in the mafia for it to happen; you just have to get old.

[@Ratchet2431]

@@Alan_Page I don't think that always happens. My grandparents, for example, died surrounded by their children and grandchildren.

[@DiegoBuitrago-om2zo]

​@@Alan_PageYet if you are a normal person who didnt commit any crimes, or at least the really bad ones, you can somewhat be at peace knowing that you were a good person.

[@hellothere1947]

These comments are really putting into perspective how deep this scene was. The biggest thing is how they’re the only ones left there in a place where they all used to meet. Christopher’s gone, Silvio’s in a coma, junior is in a mental hospital, his underlings are all wacked, Richie sat there once now he’s gone, Vito is gone, gene is gone, Bobby is gone although I don’t remember him sitting there, I think carmine and Johnny sacks sat there once and they’re all gone now. It’s crazy how only Paulie and tony are there now and even then tony might’ve gotten wacked in the end and paulie has the cat looking at him along with inheriting the crew that only dead people get and also tony sometimes considers whacking him. Nobody survives I think that’s the true message of this

[@jasons2932]

In regards to Bobby, he was there in the scene when they were all discussing Christopher Columbus

[@ryanstoysandoutdoorfun]

I’m more impressed at that cat laying down on cue.

[@brownsugar3389]

Ryan G it didn’t, if you look closely it’s clear that it was added digitally. Its damn near impossible to train a cat to do that, especially out on the street. They’re stubborn creatures

[@cjk2761]

It’s a CGI pussy

[@brianjschumer]

Not true, I relooked at the scene, cat had a Siamese mask and was a mixed (Siamese/Calico) cat. If you ever had cats and dogs like I have..Siamese act like dogs,with some cat thrown in. Very trainable,with some patience. Others here will attest.

[@LandersWorkshop]

That's what cat whisperers are for I guess.

[@LandersWorkshop]

@@brianjschumer Persian and Burmese cats also. Those Siamese are like guard cats too in a pinch.

[@james87367]

My heart breaks. There will never be anything like The Sopranos again. RIP James.

[@FrankAllBlues]

Damn right best show to ever air 💯

[@dragonbam93]

RIP Tony

[@davidgraham2673]

I like how the cat came up, and laid down. "I'm still here Paulie. You'll never be rid of me."

[@aceofcheems7685]

I like to think that the cat is Pauly's guardian angel

[@DiegoBuitrago-om2zo]

Theres a theory that states Paulie is a rat because the cat stares at him

[@davidgraham2673]

@@DiegoBuitrago-om2zo , Since I dislike the character so much, I'm willing to buy that. I like it.

[@nagger8216]

​@@davidgraham2673Yeah, the most popular theory is Paulie and Patsy set up Tony's hit

[@davidgraham2673]

@@nagger8216 , Wouldn't be surprised if that's what happened. The cat knows, but he has the makings of a varsity cat; They keep their mouth shut, and just stare......

[@AndreLuiz-iw2wg]

We can almost feel Tony Sirico’s own emotion when he delivers that last line

[@timheidel5849]

in the end, it was just Paulie and a cat...sitting outside Satriale's...

[@lgnw-ong1189]

Orange means death, so Paulie was surrounded by the reminder of death around him

[@tonyalways7174]

Paulie is the vilest character of any series. Vain, selfish, shallow, cowardly, spiteful, bitter and weak but he’s also the most fabulous character ever portrayed. Not a single admirable characteristic and all mankind’s frailties in a single body but my all time favourite character and brilliantly portrayed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@slados1]

Any Sopranos fan that has no room for Paulie in their heart is a heartless prick. Mental midgets!

[@joshradcliffe8563]

He could be empathetic though. His treatment of his mother, and even the way he looks after Sal Vitro and defends him when nobody else could.

[@bossbabyincel1433]

watch it chrissy

[@AimForMyHead81]

@@joshradcliffe8563 And he expresses clear discomfort at the kid getting beat up in Naples.

[@AJ-is5ut]

So true. I despise that character. I don't know if that was their intention but I hated him. Such a selfish pos. Phony ass kiss. All tony had to do was mention money and he stfu. Lol

[@BillyJr68]

This show was so well done. From the writing and acting. It's been off the air for so long and it still holds up.

[@therealtampadude9175]

Greatest show ever on television.

[@Joeseph-t2e]

Both these guys are gone now but neither will ever be forgotten because of this awesome show.

[@FRSCO19]

They even shot the cat in the whiskers so his mother couldn’t give him an open casket

[@Uppernorwood976]

It was amongst the felines, real furball shit.

[@mechanoid2k]

@@Uppernorwood976 So good.

[@EBUNNY2012]

Billy Cats was a made guy and the cat wasn't

[@fanalittletruthincog8168]

LMAO! Cute, but funny as hell!

[@3vChava]

@@Uppernorwood976 this is gold 🤣🤣

[@mikeyirish214]

Lots of creepy things in this scene... the whole premise is about death, Satriale's is also in darkness behind them(the pig sign behind them has been lit up in every other scene), watch the butcher that enters at 0:01 he fades into the black. The empty chairs with the empty coffee cups, the cat that come and stares at Pauly and the empty chairs (ghosts?), the car with no one in it? (this is however not a maserati, so not for sure Chris). The wind is creepy throughout the whole episode and this scene. Watch Tony at 2:37 he senses a presence to the side of him (similar to the look when Pussy was in the mirror) and then as soon as he leaves the cat comes right behind whatever that presence was Tony felt.

[@juiceboxleal6254]

Good observations. Especially the empty car driving by I would’ve never noticed that

[@trz6952]

Jordan Peterson over here

[@testtesttesttesttest884]

Never noticed how dark the store was or the car!

[@marks6663]

@@juiceboxleal6254 I slowed it down. There is a driver in the car. He is looking at the camera.

[@juiceboxleal6254]

@@marks6663 i did too and managed to pause , it looks even more creepy now because it doesn’t even look like a real person

[@ureasmith3049]

Paulie. By far my favorite character in the show.

[@sunaJH]

The part where he kills Minn is so cold-blooded, it forever dispels the myth that these kinds of people are anything but dark psychopaths, yet we can't stop watching it!

[@jaelge]

You're delusional. These people are fucking sociopathic killers. Most "soldiers" barely ever earned the equivalence to 30K a year. They were/are in the life because it's what they like to do. They'd rather expend ten times the energy and resources in stealing something rather than paying for it because that's what gives them their satisfaction. This coming from someone that has these lousy fucks in his family. They do it because they LIKE it!

[@RB2331]

I agree ...30 k ....I would say 45 k ..but I agree they will take apart a parking meter for 8hrs and grab 7 dollars in change then work a decent job for 14 hr ...haha

[@idubbzz7790]

lol look whos talking as if its fucking real lmfao ur the delusional one we all know its fake moron

[@stayhungry7166]

and the only one who was a real mob guy. he may actually have killed people.

[@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078]

This scene always reminded me of Godfather I & II arc where at the very beginning, scenes were full of people and laughter and music and conviviality and food… But by the end it was basically just Michael by himself on the path towards utter loneliness/devastation.

[@Mackem67]

I'm from Leeds England, there will never be a series that I will ever take into my heart than the Sopranos, At the end of each series, just waiting for the next to start was horrendous, Watching my kids growing up like Tony's kids, miss those days so much

[@alteredpenguin2073]

Now they are both in that Bada Bing in the sky

[@geno816]

He looked concerned afterwards. As if he was talking to Tony for the last time

[@korynnelyles2033]

I always wondered if he had Tony taken out

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

Korynne Lyles no way did he ever consider whacking Tony.... that’s an impossibility. Paulie was worried about himself. He was constantly fearing death on the show.

[@ShakenBake145]

@@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL Especially with how cold Tony had been, after just refusing a promotion, Paulie was scared shitless

[@michaelv1750]

Did y’all literally watch the scene he didn’t wanna take capo of the construction crew

[@geno816]

Yes. Because everyone who takes that crew, passes early

[@anish3183]

This scene hits with Tony gone. Fantastic actor till the end.

[@usedcondom8481]

both tonys

[@TripleJ69]

The Sopranos was the best series ever. That's all I have to say about that.

[@iamnoone5614]

Life is like a box of chocolates John, you'll never know what you're going to get

[@rustymertz]

Tony Sirico really was an incredible actor. Watching the first season, many of the actors needed to find their footing. Tony/Paulie was incredible from his first to last scene. Rest In Peace.

[@antr7493]

For Paulie to be the one to survive out of all the others is hilarious.

[@lisaroberts8556]

He Beat the Curse. Paulie 🏆

[@SergioMendoza760]

Paulies final scene is so perfect. It sets up what is likely the end of his career in this life as well. I see paulie taking more of a backseat going forward since he’s getting older like he said. Patsy probably stepped up and took control over what was left of jersey.

[@jjstraka1982]

Paulie, of all people, wins by attrition.

[@Lietiel]

Jonathan Straka They say that God takes care of children, drunkards, and fools. Take a wild guess as to which category Paulie falls into. lol

[@sovereign4045]

Lietiel All three?

[@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy]

A child and a fool. I don't remember him being a drunkard.

[@MovieHound17]

+Jonathan Straka yeah but he also lost everything that means the world to him....So he also died 2.

[@akisasimakopoulos7639]

Exactly! Perfect explanation! Times and moments.... Worked always.... For his surviving!

[@lewiespearman]

The new series called "Paulie & the Cat."

[@koko40800]

Paulie hates the cat, but ironically it is now his only companion

[@Dwight2744]

Paulie & The Puss

[@leonche64]

I always hoped for a spin off starring Paulie. It would be called "Paulie Walnuts." Each episode begins with Paulie either playing cards, watching a football game, sitting at a bar, etc. He is just telling stories from the old days to the young bucks. The entire series is in flashback. Then we get to see his rise up through the ranks as he gets into different adventures along the way. We will see a young Junior Soprano, Tony's dad, Feech, Richie, and the other Mustache Petes. Even a young Tony and Big Pussy as teenagers could make the occasional appearance. Even tie in historical events as a time frame reference.

[@MichaelMikey320]

David Chase needs to read this.

[@aharris82]

That would be hilarious to see him acid tripping on the plane XD

[@maybachrob9475]

Genius

[@zombiekilla4484]

I want to see this show😃

[@chrisbrooks7472]

You'll get your wish david chase confirmed a prequel to the sopranos. ...coming soon! !!! I cant wait.

[@thegame6929]

Can't believe the two of them are gone. RIP Tony, id say yourself and Jim are having a good time remembering old times. 😢

[@SecretAgentMan00]

It's also a sad scene because the NJ-NY war wiped out many of Tony's top guys. Remember in previous seasons where it was Tony and a dozen other guys chilling in front of Satriales? Now, everybody is dead or injured or fled or behind bars.... only Paulie and Tony left.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

and the very evil cat

[@stinga7773]

Wasn't Patsy left ?

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

Patsy was left,his son was also engaged to Meadow at the end..In real life the guy who plays Patsy is a University professor or teacher or something like that (go figure)

[@Grimreepa220]

Still had lower Ranking guys around like Pauly Jr and Benny, and there was patsy and that guy in bobby's crew. But yeah pretty much everyone is dead or in jail.

[@jonclarkson5911]

Fuck them both. Scumbags.

[@jaybee3477]

Thing is a lot of creepy stuff happened to or around Paulie, not just 1) the cat, but 2) that psychic who reeled off hits from way back and a few we'd seen on screen, 3) that '3 o'clock' weirdness, 4) that Russian who he hits with a clear headshot in the but somehow gets up and THEN disappears, no blood/footprints on the snow...

[@Rollerbow]

and virgin mary appearance, of course

[@tarsitrs]

I always thought the bullet just barely hit the side of his head, not entering the skull. We see him get up and continue running. And then we see Chris and Paulie from above where the trail ended, from the russian's perspective, as in he climbed up a tree and chris and paulie never even looked up. Paulies car has been stolen while they were in the woods. -The russian took it and disappeared from the entire scene and is alive and well somewhere drinking vodka. He was after all specially trained soldier, Speznaz or how's it spelled. Survival expert of some sorts.

[@jaybee3477]

tarsitrs Those trees looked very thin and brittle, plus there weren't' many seconds between the bullet strafing his head, and the duo reaching the spot where the blood ended. I find it unlikely any healthy human, let alone an overweight male over 6ft tall, shot 20 seconds ago, could have shimmied up that tree so quickly, unnoticed, or without it breaking/bending with his weight. Plus Paulie referred to him as "Fucking Rasputin", all of which lent a further air of mysticism about his disappearance.

[@tarsitrs]

+Jay Bee Hah, yeah, Rasputin :D Well, the show does have that supernatural aspect in it.

[@tarsitrs]

But still.. I watched that scene again and I still believe it went like I said. But of course it is for everyone to make their own conclusions when a show doesn't reveal something.

[@bobbyt1318]

Windy, autumn day (as in winds of change, impermanence), autumn weather (approaching end/death). The pork store is dark and empty (evidenced by the dark, nearly black windows in the background), suggesting a morbid absence of vitality. If Satriale's is merely closed, why are two gangsters discussing business in front of a closed business (another type of "front")? We are left with an aging Paulie attempting to capture what's left of the day's sun. Enter the cat.

[@belzebu-usaformermr.india-8109]

Bobby T Pal, you made pros better than poetry in your statement. Cheers.

[@doorswhofan]

Superb analysis.

[@dinodob4430]

Amazing! Well done. Excellent analysis.

[@snailsfrogslegs119]

And the cat walks up at the end... brilliant. The way these guys talk really reminds me of my father and italian relatives back in the day in New Jersey. I think that is why I watch these clips occassionally. It hits a cord somewhere.

[@a.d.3606]

It's funny you say that. I do the same thing and I'm not even Italian. My father is French Canadian and I used to spend a lot of time in Montreal, especially in an area that had a lot of Italian families around where my grandma lived. There's something about the aesthetic and the manerisms that remind me of that time and place for me too. The clothes, the cars, the catholic undercurrent. All of that.

[@SmilingSynic]

The look on Paulie's face tells it all: he believes in the curse, that he is going to die, like the others. And then that cat lies down, right by him, just to top it off. Paulie might be one the last standing, but he believes that he won't be around for long.

[@rjdiggs738]

I call bullshit on that one because when you live by the gun you die by the gun sooner or later. Mob guys don't wanna believe it but they don't survive 90% of the time. Hell even tony himself got whacked in the final episode.

[@thedangerwich5476]

good, fuck paulie. dude was a piece of shit.

[@aceofbastone]

Titan Blaximus he did do some scummy shit

[@notaethug3983]

SmilingSynic the scene I I believe with cat coming towards him at the end is basically foreshadowing his doom?

[@justinjohnson1766]

@@thedangerwich5476 Yes, I hated him.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

This could have been the final scene of the show if they wanted. End on Tony surrounded by empty chairs. He killed half the guys who used sit there.

[@zefearth973]

That's a great idea.

[@LucasFerreira-kq3ye]

I think the actual ending was perfect

[@MilesNauticus]

You are right.

[@KingKhanate1997]

My mother of all people said the same thing, in a slightly different manner. The ending scene of Tony with his family to her symbolizes how cold Tony has become at this point. Most of his friends and old associates from the life are dead or jailed sans Paulie, his uncle is an invalid and his family more or less still hates him. But he’s still gonna sit down with them and eat and try to have a good time. Him constantly checking the door representing the paranoia he’s going to carry for the rest of his life, his friends are almost all gone but they’ll be new wise guys to replace them in time. Everyone is replaceable.

[@Flash44om]

@@KingKhanate1997 "his family more or less hates him" XD?

[@caloomface]

Man. If there is one thing I really enjoyed about Sopranos, it's the fact that other people who watched it went as deep as I did with the Symbolism, metaphors and grandeur that came with each scene. The attention to detail is stunning.

[@jaybrown4526]

I loved all the references to real mob happenings. especially when Junior would bring them up from back in the day. Wikipedia has an entire listing of all the real life mob references. its fascinating. like the episode where someone knocks on Juniors door. Bobby says, "I wonder who that could be?" Junior says, "Judge Crater, how the fuck should I know??" Judge crater was known for ruling against the mafia and disappeared back in the 40's. I don't think its ever been solved. I thought it was brilliant how Junior brings it up in the context that maybe it was the mafia who caused his disappearance.

[@shanekiyawasew142]

Most series have mentor hints and subtleties hidden with in. But true fans that don't just watch it once, recognised the messages or hear of them thru rumour and do their homework. Which leads us to mind blown apifinies...

[@IvanLendl87]

CalumFace Yes, David Chase’s attention to detail in this series is nothing short of amazing. He’s a great filmmaker.

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Chase a genius

[@veo16]

This scene accurately reflects what it's like to work in a corporate setting. The most comfortable you'll ever become with your coworkers is sliding little quirks into your conversation. Like with Paulie's "I live to serve you, my liege." And his many other jokes and "heh-hehs." But none of it is genuine. These guys don't enjoy each others' company. Tony doesn't appreciate Paulie accepting his offer. He doesn't even see Paulie as a friend. At the end, if you've sired no children or have no one in your life outside of work - you are left alone. And your choices in life boil down to accepting that loneliness or staying with your job. In this case, Paulie takes the promotion.