The Sopranos - Silvio Calls Out Tony

[@leolindberg]

"Seven Deadly Sins... yours is Pride." Sins that Tony also has: Anger, Gluttony, Envy, Lust, Sloth and Greed.

[@memy4460]

Those are just hobbies.

[@TheRealZazaExpert]

Gluttony: Gabagool

[@jamesbernstone2961]

​@@memy4460 could pretty much hear Gandolfini saying that as I read it haha

[@lawsonbeatty2530]

Definitely not sloth.

[@leolindberg]

@@lawsonbeatty2530Well, he often just sits in Bada Bing or Satriales all day long

[@RickyHadou]

It’s completely insane that Steven Van Zandt ‘s portrayal of Silvio Dante is his first acting role because he absolutely killed it. It feels as if he’s been doing for his entire life.

[@MarylandManson29]

He’s been right hand to The Boss for quite some time

[@thiagodeandrade7081]

Well, at least it feels like he has been a gangster his entire life.

[@clawzx1195]

Well it HAS been five years since he debuted, im just impressed at the way he molded it all

[@MrMeddyman]

@@clawzx1195 Yeah in the first season he and Paulie were just basically comic relief/side characters in Tony's mob life so there isn't a lot of scrutiny on the level of performance, it's only after Nancy Marchand died and the show zoomed out to put more people other than Tony's family in the spotlight they started to shine

[@matteofabrizio409]

"you ever think maybe he's not actin'?"

[@saraht1367]

Silvio was the strong, silent type that Tony always praised. His maturity is admirable.

[@angryanakin]

Just like Gary Cooper

[@Whiteboykun]

Except when it came to gambling or girl's soccer

[@Aerodome99]

@@Whiteboykun HAHAHAHAHA

[@Grimba86]

@@Whiteboykun or Carlo's lipstick!

[@Whiteboykun]

@@Grimba86 I think Sil would have let it go but that comment from fat Dom did set Carlo off, so Sil had no choice.

[@dommyboysmith]

"You need me for anything else?" Great line. His job is to be consilgliere. His exit line showed Tony he wasn't there for personal reasons. And he didn't want to bring up the conversation in the first place. But it's his JOB to advise him. There's a moment of "shit, he's right" on Tony's face at the end of the scene.

[@unctaykickdrip]

looked through the comments to see if anynody else recognized this.

[@internetpig5354]

@@unctaykickdrip Same here. This show has so many deep little things like that, it's amazing. I don't have HBO right now and can't rewatch it, so been doing with the clips and it's a show in itself.

[@chris20525]

Underrated comment

[@euclideszoto997]

Tony knew he was 100% right, but Tony was still thinking if their was anyway to save his cousin.

[@carguy6512]

Sil definitely illuminated Tony in this scene

[@PleaseDoNotDoThis]

I love when Silvio says “This is where the conversation gets… difficult.” So forward & diplomatic but also defuses some tension.

[@AlphaQHard]

Same with “Im sorry you feel that way.” Silvio is a great negotiator.

[@torridd]

Defuses? Wouldn't it get more tense knowing there's more to come?

[@monsieurcondottiero2685]

@@torriddperhaps “softens” is better word than “defuse”

[@swmig19]

100% ... Silvio is masterful at being diplomatic

[@MongofromKongo]

​@@AlphaQHardauthority, what ever happened there

[@DRWRITER08]

Every person in the world needs a Silvio in their life. Especially for a boss like tony. You need a guy that tells you when you’re wrong or out of place. Silvio was Tony's right hand man for a reason.

[@chrisc.4517]

El_REY_LEAL809 you are very right.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Which is why I wasn't surprised when Fatso handled it so poorly. The most important job of the Consiglieri is not what he advises the boss to do in front of everyone else, but what he tells him when nobody else is around to hear it. Tony has literally no other human being, including Melfi, who is granted such freedom to speak their insight into his life. I don't know if Sil was insulted by this exchange, but he should have been. Never shit on your Consiglieri, he may be your only friend one day.

[@ironsmith1079]

@@jasoncarswell7458 True, yet Tony gave him some valuable advice about being boss, which he realised when he became capo regime, easier said than done.

[@porkins_jr719]

Are you in the mafia?

[@ironsmith1079]

@@porkins_jr719 There is no Mafia

[@eht12369]

Telling a mob boss “you have a problem with authority” is one of the many small moments that makes this show golden 😂

[@thiagodeandrade7081]

Maybe Silvio used to be a highschool counselor.

[@Dilomight]

This comment is under appreciated,considering that terrible violence is their go to method to establish authority, even if it means manhandling civilians

[@starcrafter13terran]

I like to think, at that moment, Sil is thinking "Yeah, probably only a 10% chance he would outright kill me over this."

[@thiagodeandrade7081]

@@starcrafter13terran As Worf said when Picard called him a coward, "If you were any other man, I would kill you where you stand."

[@fionam3554]

@@Dilomight a consigliere, his most senior advisor, behind closed doors, has a much greater leeway here. This is like a President being told by his chief of staff, when they are alone in the Oval office "You screwed up". If he is publically supportive, he stays. Sil is not some foot soldier in front of people. This is the one guy in the one situation that does it.

[@santiagobracho5964]

In 2 minutes Silvio did a better job at pshychoanalysing Tony than Melfi did in 4 years.

[@ivangiuliani9893]

9 years

[@niteowl2397]

I could be wrong but I think Silvio built up the nerve to tell Tony that he was playing favoritism with his cousin then lost it and changed course at the last minute.

[@pancraseash9002]

@@niteowl2397 stop making wierd shit up lol

[@geegeejacobs1841]

@@pancraseash9002 I actually think that plot line was relevant when this happened

[@deepvoice4195]

She was no different than any other therapist. Sits in the chair and BS you for 45 mins

[@G_v._Losinj2_ImportantPlaylist]

Silvio always had the makings of a varsity consigliere.

[@davidfitzgerald3653]

Thats funny. Lol

[@godbluffvdgg]

@henry ortiz Yeah it is, jabroni!

[@godbluffvdgg]

@henry ortiz Hey, fuck you...Davy is my nephew...

[@godbluffvdgg]

@henry ortiz I Bet you've "seen one up close"...

[@tom1bomb]

Actual 😂 superb comment 👏🏽

[@randallissimo]

Van Zandt never acted before this show. He is a total natural.

[@dd.4910]

It was interesting introducing this side of him as an actor to my gf who had only seen him from his music. Incredible range of talent.

[@patsyhodge9071]

@@dd.4910 I agree. Who else can be part of one of the best bands in the world and the best tv show in the world. What an awsome life hes led.

[@simonlloyd7557]

better actor than a guitarist thats for sure.

[@Nixton1996]

Not really, Silvio has no range.

[@j.w.4514]

@@patsyhodge9071 best bands? you're joking, right?

[@biglo9889]

Silvio knew his place, but even when tony got in his face Silvio did not bat an eye. I like that.

[@bankortimor8488]

do u like me

[@Starwithnonname]

He was a true right hand man. Able to have the courage and balls to tell Tony what he really needed to know.

[@Eskay1206]

maybe cause the scene was written that way

[@NYCBG]

@@Eskay1206 Good one!

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

I like that you like that do u like me?

[@scottplshelp8095]

"I'm sorry you feel that way" was one of the most painful moments in the series. This was the point where Silvio realized, damned if I do damned if I don't. Tony really undermines everyone who has ever helped him and the pain everyone else has also experienced in this moment.

[@MrPhresh25]

I think Silvio was in the right but tony on the other hand he was wrong way way way in the wrong.Tony did what he always does best,which is think of himself,he’s selfish,self absorbed,a hypocrite and a narcissist.People like tony will always say things like that,well what business is it of yours,fuck off,so what if I did it what are you gonna do,what I do is my business and my business only.Typical real typical,instead of owning up to his responsibility and mistakes,he has that victim mentality,you have no idea what it’s like being the worlds most hated man,most despised man,or most aggravating wife,most miserable putrid bitter person on earth lmfbao.I’m gonna say it one time and one time only☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾😤😤😤😤😤😤boyo oh boy oh boy,marone,ma fongool,Che puttz not everything in this world,revolves around you,not everything is about you,and on top of that your not the motherfucking topic trending your a person for Christ fucking sake,learn to own up to your own goddamn mistake,stop making excuses and lying and blaming and pointing fingers.

[@MrPhresh25]

Because it’s like that with cheating and divorces.See women will honestly and literally come up with the most bogus excuses for cheating well he wasn’t paying enough attention to me,he wasn’t spending enough time with me,he wasn’t catering to my needs,I wasn’t his main concern,I wasn’t his top priority,he lost his job because he was incompetent,he can’t ever do anything right,I have to demand him to chores in the house,he comes home whenever he feels like it after talking to his friends,he never tells me everything that’s wrong,he asks me to do chores that he’s supposed to do.Even after the cheating,hey babe,baby,honey,we’ll talk about this when we get home,you weren’t supposed to find out,I didn’t want you knowing this way,he’s just a friend,it’s none of your business,you should’ve known what it was,this marriage was one sided,this was a one time thing,it feels like I’m giving and giving in this relationship and your taking a lot out of it and aren’t giving that same amount of compassion back.Then some wives:I’m sorry Dan please don’t do this please take me back,I want us to work,I will do anything to make us work,I promise it’ll never happen again,I don’t want it to end this way,we’ve been thru too much,think of how it will impact the kids.Well you stupid jezabels,wenches,witches,whores,sluts and skanks should’ve thought if that before you cheated.

[@scottplshelp8095]

@@MrPhresh25 Indeed

[@MrPhresh25]

Oh and when they meet the girls/women say this to men they don’t know:I’m single,I’m a single wife,I’m not in a relationship,I’m not married,I’m not engaged,I don’t have a boyfriend I don’t have a husband,I’m not cuffed😲😲😲😲😲🫢🫢🫢🫢🫢.So you mean to tell me that being unfaithful,promiscuous,having affairs,cheating and having multiple partners is more appropriate than your relationship/marriage.I mean nevermind the fact that your boyfriend has been faithful,loyal,down to earth and has been lenient,nevermind the fact that your husband despite the overtime has been working hard to provide for his family,the wife,and the kids.Nevermind the fact that your husband works more hours than you and you come home early and he always has a smile on his face and especially nevermind the fact that guys always give 1000% in relationships only to usually get back 50% from self centered bitter absolute wretched bitchy women who think relationships and love and compromises should go their way.

[@MomJeans1738]

@@MrPhresh25 bro are you ok?

[@liddwa]

Silvio is a very special character in sopranos

[@ered203]

I loved Van Zandt in Lillyhammer as well. He just nails this type of character. I hear he plays a little guitar on the side. Supposed to be fair at it. ;)

[@gabos7892]

the fact that he isn't even an actor, but a musician, makes it all that much better.

[@liddwa]

ered203 I love Lillyhammer,I watched all the seasons and i just started to watch it because of a research I did about him on the net and yes he's a musician as well,you can find his musical news on his fb official page , one love

[@ered203]

BadaBing I was just playing about being a "fair musician". Steven plays for Springsteen and is amazing.

[@dd.4910]

He also has great hair too

[@lionsden5123]

Tony’s biggest, and most destructive flaw, is his eternal failure to realize he has flaws.

[@haylobos8261]

it is the gabagool

[@MrPhresh25]

No wonder why Christopher was fed up Tony.He always thought of himself a majority of the time.

[@redrum47]

He realizes he has flaws, even tries to change them sometimes He just inevitably falls back on his old ways when change gets too hard

[@dpelpal]

That's everybody's failure.

[@diogenes.]

Zappachino Zappachino 😂

[@powe2550]

What I love about this scene was that, while Tony got defensive, it was clear that he received Silvio's message. It may have pissed Tony off, but the message was sent and received.

[@jdb316]

Agreed, but Tony also sent an important message to Sil, that being the boss isn't so easy and he has to weigh multiple factors when making decisions, with no safety net below him. Sil wouldn't appreciate this until Tony's coma at the start of the final season, when Sil was acting boss and struggled with that burden.

[@2009worstyearever]

Silvio is right but so is Tony. When Silvio was acting Boss he nearly killed himself in a few short weeks with anxiety.

[@trainwreck_x_og3563]

But, what Silvio tells him about him (tony) about having problems with authority, is the same thing Doctor melfi tells him.. "You have issues with authority" and tony does not like to be told what's up.. Right or wrong

[@ajbahus]

It didn’t help that both Gene and Ray died when Tony went under. This led to Bobby and Vito jockeying for more power and control with Sil left to arbitrate. Not to mention Paulie was his normal cheapskate self.

[@malikheartbreaktherapist5926]

@TheSkyWhale which was aggravated by the stress you moron..

[@GHound420]

That ends up happening 2 episodes after this one

[@Buzza235]

@@malikheartbreaktherapist5926 stress don't aggravate asthma

[@Jenartik]

yours is...pride and gluttony, wrath, greed. the only sin tony didnt have a monopoly on was sloth

[@alanparker9898]

Jenartik "Sloth is defined as spiritual or emotional apathy, neglecting what God has spoken, and being physically and emotionally inactive" I think that still describes him

[@Lupinthe3rd.]

I thought sloth was Ralphie's brother ?

[@ered203]

Ba dum Crash! Good one.

[@najaynorazam]

Don’t forget about lust

[@spaceorbison]

Guess that's what made him a boss in an evil organization, big sinner.

[@gawainethefirst]

In case you missed it Tony, that’s called loyalty. A good advisor will tell you what you need to hear, which is not always what you want to hear.

[@Starwithnonname]

absolutely - sycophants may make you feel better, but in tough situations it's the ones who have the balls to tell you what you NEED to hear that makes them valuable.

[@andoionmalvon5328]

Reminds me of Dutch, Micah, and Arthur in a way. When the situation with the pinkertons got worse and worse and with Hosea's death, Dutch was starting to lose it. Micah started to take Hosea's position whispering in Dutch's ear and telling him what he wanted to hear all the while Arthur calls out Dutch on his bad decisions which Dutch scoffed at and dismissed it as "doubts" and him being unfaithful to him.

[@Pusfilth]

@@andoionmalvon5328 wtf

[@DracoPadilla]

@@Pusfilth You never played rdr2?

[@bl5533]

@@andoionmalvon5328 yep

[@gorz859]

Sil was low key the most based character, when Tony tries to get in his face by scooting up in his hair, Sil had so much more to shit on him with but was just like "I'll let him think he's right."

[@jdb316]

They were both right. Silvio was right in his analysis of Tony. And Tony was right that Silvio didn't appreciate the burdens of being boss, a fact which became clear during Tony's coma in season 6 when Silvio was acting boss and got overwhelmed.

[@sincerelymike]

well even before Tony's coma I'm sure Silvio knew he wouldn't be able to handle it. "Some people are better at being number 2" was said before season 6 i'm sure. Sil was happy running his club and taking care of rats

[@mansakhanlv8487]

Brilliant writing… this episode ties into that episode

[@gearoidmcalister3638]

great comment

[@chris2302]

It's very sad that there are plenty of people like Tony in the world who hate being called out on their shit. Kudos to Sil for having the guts to do it.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

I like all the little boys who are like "YEAH DATS RIGHT HE DON'T TAKE NO SHIT FROM NOBODY HE DA BOSS". This was his fucking CONSIGLIERI, dumbasses. The job exists for a reason in the Mafia, it's to keep the Bosses from getting selfish and fucking with business. Sil's literally the one person Tony actually PAYS to tell him the truth all the time and watch out for his end. If you can't trust him and respect his efforts to do his job, then fuck off and just fire him already.

[@fusion772]

@@jasoncarswell7458 Yeh, yeh... FUGGETABOUTIT.

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@jasoncarswell7458 Uhh...I have yet to see any 'friends of ours' get fired. They usually go into the 'witness protection' program high on a hill overlooking a river with pine cones and shit...

[@JM-fo1te]

Women don't like it

[@sickofguysnamedtodd2293]

We’ll look who Tony’s mother was..having a mother like that, it’s no surprise that Tony doesn’t take accountability for his actions and blame shifts when he’s called out.

[@gregarioussorrow]

Silvio was 100% right,Tony does have a problem with authority,case in point when Tony was stopped in his car with Carm for speeding,and instead of just accepting the ticket,ready to put the whole situation behind him,he responded to the officer with insolence because he doesn't like authority or being obedient.But what really bothers me is that Silvio was Tony's only true friend,made evident through Tony's Nightmares where many a time when Tony would be feeling like shit,Silvio would appear in the Nightmare and then Tony would feel better and of course there was the most the decisive proof of Silvio's friendship when Tony was shot,putting him on life support-all of Tony's Captains weren't concerned about Tony pulling through,they were all psyched considering the financial gains for themselves if Tony was to die,not Silvio though,who would of prospered the most out of Tony's demise.Even when pressed by his wife to assume Tony's role,Silvio was having none of it and was just upset about the prospect of his friend dying,so for Tony to respond to Silvio's genuinely concerned advice by being defensive and getting up in Silvio's face as if he were one of his common mooks really fuckin upsets me-seriously,how many Consiglieres actually love and respect their Capo?...Just 1-Silvio Dante.

[@gregarioussorrow]

***** I never thought of it that way,but you're right,he totally did show blind favouritism towards blood and Tony B was a Psychopath whilst Christopher was a Sociopath so you can blatantly see the calamity in Tony's value.Nice deduction.

[@gregarioussorrow]

king78802 To properly answer that question it's necessary for me to clarify what the word "Psychopath" actually means since,like so many other Terms portrayed in various media,it has been over-simplified,like the Term "Libido" which has been over-simplified so much over the years that it now means "sex-drive" when in fact it originally meant "Life Energy";the inborn fuel that drives all people."Psychopath",generally gives people connotations of axe murderers and madness,when in fact the word actually refers to a "Personality Factor"-a prime,overarching aspect of someone's behaviour,for example Russel Crowe has "anger" as a personality factor and Shia Leboef probably has "petulance" as a personality factor of his.Psychopath,is a noun derived from the personality factor that is "Psychopathy"-a personality factor that is characterised by an enthusiasm or tendency towards Brutality(savage violence) and an indifference towards the suffering that said Brutality inflicts on another.Now if You contemplate about The Sopranos you'll realise that not only did nearly every Wiseguy and Mook in the show have it,or some level of it,but that Tony B had it alot,which probably contributed to him being quite introverted and unscrupulous.

[@gregarioussorrow]

king78802 Then how do you rationalise Tony B beating the utter shit out of that Asian Man when they were in the message parlour?.

[@Number1Dougster]

You're right, gregarioussorrow. Silvio's a solid consigliere. He's talking to him in private and respectfully, the way it should be done. Tony really comes across as a prick here.

[@nunya1738]

Agree with everything, well said, but for one thing ("All due respect")--Silvio wanted no part of wearing the crown. Didn't he get all anxious, queasy or whatever, some scene with his wife? That's why Tony goes for that weak spot, he know his friend well, since a kid just the same as Sil knows him, and because Tony DOES suffer this pride, authority thing, and HATES being challenged as to HIS authority, etc...he tries to hurt Sil a little here, i.e. YOU wouldn't know how you are all alone, caus YOU don't have the balls, etc, to be King. Which IS pathetic, true or not, to say to him, as Sil IS his right hand and friend. But that's Tony--same as when trying to get Chris to drink, or rattle Janice's pans, regarding Harpo her son at dinner, since she and Chris were doing BETTER than him...exhibiting some sort of self control, etc....semi happiness.

[@AdamRodriguezGamez]

Sil was right ! But Tony made the show so interesting

[@vicchavez6570]

Tony made me sick , but I couldn't stop watching.

[@UrlacherBears54]

@@vicchavez6570 Easy to judge the guy at the top when you aren't in his shoes.

[@RafaelMesBal]

@@UrlacherBears54 easy to judge the guy who committed severable crimes

[@UrlacherBears54]

@@RafaelMesBal You just described about 98% of the characters on this show.

[@michaelsmith622]

@@vicchavez6570 While eating chips. Sicko.

[@socomply5963]

What I love about this Scene is that to me, Silvio’s silenced wasn’t that he was afraid due to Tony’s threat. But that despite Silvio laying out his hypocrisy, pride, and carelessness for others. He proves Silvio right by immediately giving him excuses for his behaviors and becomes belligerent when criticized

[@Lady_Boo]

Just like every manchild damaged by his mama. They all the same.

[@xhagast]

You know why so few in the mob made it to old age on the street? Because they spewed threats like this all the time and they were taken seriously. "Will be dealt with, in time." That gets you shot next time you go open your car.

[@TomGeek1980]

No conversation ever starts or ends good "with all due respect"

[@JohnR22926]

Or conversations that end with “just sayin’”.

[@JuanCKaun]

@@JohnR22926 just saying is worse imo. Cowardly thing to say

[@rawdawg15]

@@JuanCKaun yeah it sounds like you are trying to be up on pop culture while putting in a hard comment which makes it more annoying.

[@jrb2280]

Not true TomGreek, with all due respect, your answer is 100% on the money.

[@AidanMclaren]

@@JuanCKaun But what if the person saying it is really is offering legit criticism, and they're imploring the listener to not be offended? Same for "with all due respect". People, in general, don't like hearing the harsh truth.

[@mscmatt]

Everybody here says "hats off to Gandolfini (and he deserves it), but not much is said about the man who plays Sill - "Little Stevie" Van Zandt - Guitarist for Springsteen's E St. Band. He's awesome for having no acting experience!

[@pup123434]

@Harry Harry yeah that doesnt translate to tv or film at all. That's a musical act... They do not intertwine

[@billyboblillybob344]

@@pup123434 Why don't you illuminate him...

[@User_1170]

@David Sharma I could go either way on this. First of all, I really don't think actors have a difficult life and I believe that most of them are well compensated for what they do once they reach this level (what percentage of aspiring actors even make it to this level?). However, impersonating a character while remembering lines by yourself is a pretty naive comparison to what they do. YOU may think you're doing a good job, but are you really? It's entirely up to the director. Some shoots can last for 16 hours. Some scenes have to be re-shot because the certain delivery on a sentence didn't satisfy what the director was looking for. The fact that Steve Van Zandt was able to perform this well on his first acting gig is a rarity. For all I know, that could be you as well. I certainly wish it was me!

[@User_1170]

@David Sharma I'm not an actor and never will be. I just appreciate what they do. As soon as they open their mouths and talk about politics, they lose my respect.

[@Kalagenesis]

What kind of crack is that?That scene was brilliant

[@katoness]

"Frankly, you got a problem with authority" LOL.

[@jesus4lyfe00]

lol its funny because they all do.

[@shriharihudli]

Yes, but Tony most of all.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

He wants it his way or no way

[@The-Voice-Of-Freedom]

What "authority" does he mean? Johnny Sack? That was never going to change Tony's mind.

[@bryanmejia3498]

Doesn't everybody have a problem with authority though? I mean this country was founded by men tired of the overbearing authority in their homeland

[@freddycupples1448]

Easily one of the best scenes in the series.

[@loyalangels1046]

I was about to say the same thing...

[@liddwa]

All Due Respect

[@shriharihudli]

Yeah, and he didn't tell Silvio to go home and get his fuckin' shinebox when he asked him if he needed him for anything else.

[@calorgassing205]

If I had a pound every time....

[@Tassie85]

I couldn't agree more. I've watched this clip around a zillion times and am thrilled and amazed every time.

[@BlindVeganRescue]

You're gonna build Beansie a ramp.

[@glenhugh73]

That ramp I promise you was never built.

[@gapyrodawg5181]

Get some Varsity Athletes to eat Grilled Cheese off the RADiator while Jacking off in tissues in compromise. 20Fuckin Years!!!

[@lewisk10]

John Lorton if anything you’re the tool

[@gapyrodawg5181]

@John Lorton you must be new to the soprano Comment section 😂🤣😂. I do need some new crayons though🤣😂🤣

[@gapyrodawg5181]

@John Lorton damn you typed all that like I was gonna read it😂😂😂. I've watched every episode mulitple times. One of the greatest shows ever on TV. You don't like my comments, to bad, this is America and you just have deal with it😂😂😂

[@TheAdmac11]

RIP Jimmy. Thank you so much to the millions you gave to in your short time with us. A real class act. A total legend of cinema. 🙌

[@mturker100]

Nobody could have played a better Sil. Fantastic scene with two actors totally into their characters.

[@CroPETROforeverNBA]

"Only your true friend will tell you when your face is dirty". Old Sicilian saying

[@ArturoGarzaID]

Tony acts like a hard ass, but he really respects and considers Silvio's input.

[@Cream-2128]

David Sharma and at this point he was practically underboss as well

[@G43x93]

He respected and understood everything he said in this scene. But as boss, he could never let him know that. As boss, he was already ahead and calculated the pros and cons of every situation.

[@godfather4377]

I think he was more pissed that Silvio was right. Tony knows full well he doesn't want to eat shit. And NEVER does. He ends up taking out Tony B, but HIS WAY, so he can save face. So he never took Silvio's advice, and never would. Tony never, ever, would let go of his pride, even if it cost himself and the family everything. Silvio was the only one that could tell him this, and not end up DEAD. Tony was pretty pissed though.

[@jameslyons6655]

SVZ brings it 100% to everything he does. He’s an unusual human being. That last line “You need me for anything else”, the words convey that Tony is still in charge and he supports him, his tone and body language convey disappointment. Perfect. People in Hollywood making millions to headline films don’t have a percentage of his acting ability on his first foray.

[@TheGreatGodPan]

He's an over-actor and a caricature because he consciously modelled his performance on Al Pacino in Scarface and the Godfather, so these "serious" moments tend to stand out, he's still a good actor and it adds some depth to a role that seems a bit two dimensional on the surface.

[@XanVicious]

@@TheGreatGodPanI’m sorry you feel that way.

[@yusuftary1553]

Even when calling out Tony, Silvio was respectful and loyal. He said what he had to say with integrity and that was that.

[@killpatch4175]

He said his piece.

[@doomsncrew]

Silvio reminds me of The Wire's Slim Charles in some way. Both are loyal, wise, intimidating, they know how to put their egos aside when they have to... This particular scene reminds me of the one where Avon tells Slim Charles "stop double-talking me!" when he has to admits he can't reach out for experimented muscle.

[@29larron]

well said fam.Excellent analogy.

[@doomsncrew]

I saw The Wire first ;p

[@fraserclayton7468]

That's a great analogy. I love how Slim Charles was willing to take deeath with pride when he thought Omar was going to shoot him and when he kills Cheese because he has standards and doesn't want someone that overly-ambitious in the group. Silvio also stays loyal to Tony despite shit going down. Both amazing shows.

[@daniboy28]

Amen...

[@greghuntjr.8284]

Ezekiel 3722 It dont matter. Right. Or wrong. Its war. Where in it now. Slim Charles comment to avon

[@godofwine77]

Because Sil knows how and where to do it. 1: They were alone; 2: He said "With all due respect" twice and even tried to give a "preamble" which Tony brushed aside and said get to the point. Christopher for example tried to call out Tony twice in public in season 1 alone! Time and place with only two people and no witnesses. Silvio did it right, even if Tony wasn't hearing it - but he eventually caved if I remember correctly.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

I didn't like at all how he disrespected a Consiglieri sit-down... because frankly, that's what you fucking hired him for. But true, he did eventually follow Sil's advice... only after all other options had failed. hahah

[@Uncleellroy]

*Sil:* "There's seven deadly sins. And yours is...pride." *Me:* "And wrath, lust, sloth, gluttony, envy, and greed. But who's counting?"

[@billyboblillybob344]

I would disagree with sloth and gluttony. While keeping one from having the makings of being a varsity athlete, they would contribute heavily to a short-lived 'career' as the Don...in my opinion.

[@JohnDoeTheGoodGuy]

@@billyboblillybob344 He had them anyway, that's why his position only lasted around 7 years before he got clipped in the restaurant as many believe, or imprisoned because of Carlo testifying.

[@mickyzzzeee]

billybob lillybob he weighed 300 pounds and ate sausage by the truck load. I’d say they were both accurate additions

[@BlackFlightNY]

What Silvio is doing in this scene is literally by his job as consigliere 😂 “Counsel”

[@J.Lee-xv6wb]

Silvio was a real gangster, He was smart, he was extremely brave, he was tough, and he always had Tony's back, and there were a few times he called Tony out on his behavior. No he was not the leader...but he most certainly could have been and Tony knows it. He was Tony's most trusted soldier and friend. Tony knows Silvio is a King, and the realest MF'r on the planet and he loves him dearly no matter what and respects him greatly. Pride was Tony's ONLY weakness and Silvio was brave enough to make him aware of it but it was to late when he did.

[@AZK91]

Why don't you illuminate me?

[@jasoncarswell7458]

"Why don't you calm your tits? I'm the one paisan in the whole organization who get specifically paid never to lie to you."

[@andrewdreyer7765]

lol ENLIGHTEN ME!!!

[@mgk2600]

Don't give me all the preambles

[@FrankTech]

He’s a goddamn hothouse flower..

[@billyboblillybob344]

I hate it when Silvio sows dysentery like that...

[@mikesmithh]

Tony hates the truth.

[@colintatum6872]

Mike Smith don't we all.

[@thaistomp]

Not me, I love truth... Hate lies.

[@jakep1979]

Tony was a fucking liar, his whole family were liars lol

[@clenjones5748]

Lucimyr stfu

[@Richard-cr2fo]

Because he’s a murdering psychopath piece of shit

[@MandenTV]

Silvio was a 100% true and loyal soldier for Tony.

[@TheHD803]

Tony didn’t deserve him at all

[@JM-fo1te]

99%

[@MandenTV]

@@JM-fo1te LOL was waiting for someone to do it

[@Gumbocinno]

Only guy who could talk like that to Tony and walk away without having to worry.

[@moosemeat3355]

Dont forget Artie

[@budusbusham3324]

Bobby never gave a fuck about Tony and beat the shit out of him

[@assimo9841]

Such a fantastic scene. It randomly pops into my head every now and again, so I have to stop by and watch it once or twice when that happens

[@diogenes.]

How do you feel right now? Better!!

[@paul353]

Tony actually had every deadly sin

[@andrewmoore7927]

GLUTTONY?

[@mrfurio875]

He was unprepared though

[@PRHILL9696]

Sins are really natural human instincts. Leave it to religion to be anti-human

[@nikolaoskal7438]

What a coincidence that someone with an avatar like yours would say this.

[@PRHILL9696]

@@nikolaoskal7438 Its a fact. I didnt create reality. It is what it is

[@truck_yeah_440]

"Skip the f**kin preambles and say whats on your mind." Tony says that a lot throughout the show's run.

[@angrylambie]

"I'm sorry you feel that way.' sad Silvio :-(

[@santiagofranco91952]

The season 5 of The Sopranos took everything to a darker level. Making Tony look more menacing than in the previous seasons by opening his heart letting every of his problems go into his mind and facing them no matter the consequences.

[@vincenzo135]

Tony not taking advice from his Consigliere shows why he was a great character but a horrible boss and the reason things ended how they did. He was a better actor than he was a Don.

[@peps7721]

But even though he didn't show it, didn't Tony actually take on board what Sil was saying? I mean, in a way he did give away Tony B in the end.

[@berrafatale25yearsago87]

@@peps7721 yes, correct. He just dont want to admit it openly. He thinks it makes him look weak, not being able to take own decisions. Its about unsecurity.

[@stylin60es]

"Don't go into a fookin preamble just tell me whats on your mind." lol

[@generalcrustard0311]

Tony ruled with an iron fist which I always thought was the right way to be. Look at his crew - they're hard-ass, maniac, gangsters and his capos were straight up sociopaths with egos the size of their Cadillacs. You show the slightest bit of weakness to them and you can bet someone will try to takeover (i.e. Ralph, Phil, Richie)

[@brohan914]

+generalcrustard0311 Sil has a point here though: Tony doesn't know how to bend. Those who don't bend, break.

[@generalcrustard0311]

rideordie Sil does have a point but he's basically talking to a brick wall. Tony clearly respects his opinion (which is why he made him consiglieri) but I think his attitude is "You may be right but I'm still going to do things my way."

[@dariog36th]

A lot of his crew members were snitches. By the end of the series Carlo was going to testify against Tony and put him away for good in order to save his son from going to jail. That iron fist only got him so far.

[@jeffreyjewell75]

rideordie yes but you can’t bend to much or you get a stick in the ass. Bahahaha

[@ironsmith1079]

Tony took out everyone that posed a threat to his position, which was wise, but in the end it left him vunerable because he was left with incapable soldiers, name one guy in Tony's crew who could lead after Tony's demise.

[@RossBayCult]

Silvio: “there are 7 deadly sins and yours is pride” Tony: “all due respect you have no fucking idea what it’s like to be #1.” Just proving Silvio right in less than 10 seconds.

[@msxmurda2385]

“Illuminate me” I think he meant...”enlighten me.” LMAO Sounds like Tony is on Carmine Jr’s level.

[@grandaced]

OH! Shakespeare ova here!

[@cameronkalisky4333]

Illuminate works where Enlighten does honestly sounded better. A hippie can’t say “iVe bEEN illuminated tho

[@dlawlis]

You'd think he's Hannibal Lecture.

[@rudociliak6683]

it really doesn't fucking matter

[@JustinThomas-qt9hv]

@@rudociliak6683 What a miserable specimen you are

[@0kills]

This is the moment when sil becomes heisenberg.

[@michaelburke7742]

Silvio is awesome. He deals with tony the best and tony still treats him like shit.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Michael Burke He didn't start cussing at him so for Tony that is respect.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Because Tony is a bad boss. He has no confidence or pride to back his power up, it's all based in fear and doubt. He's a joyless man who hates his job and bares his teeth at everybody, even his allies, because he's too stupid and confused to figure out who his enemies even are. Vito Corleone would have been aghast at what a fuck-up of a "boss" Tony was if he'd ever met him. He's got tons of violence but no capacity for love, great at producing fear but incapable of making even his own family respect him, and he makes piles of money without any honor about how he does it. He's a Crip who happens to be lighter skinned than usual, and he knows it, which is why he's miserable all the time.

[@kuiamatters8696]

@@jasoncarswell7458 I haven't commented in a long time but God fucking damn if you didn't describe Tony S like the motherless fuck he is (pun intended)

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Thanks. They spent most of the first season accentuating how Tony was the "wrong boss, at the wrong time, at the wrong place", and his sudden nervous spells are simply his subconscious reminding him of the fact that he's not a good boss. Then the series got super popular and nobody liked what a whiner he was, so they banished his conscience altogether and made him a born psychopath. That's a lazy crock of bullshit because psychopaths are nothing like Tony; he's a garden-variety sociopath who's also slightly smarter than the average gang Soldier, whether that gang is made of Sicilians or blacks or Hispanics. He's "the glorified Capo of a glorified Crew", and he's doing it during the last gasp of Cosa Nostra's ability to project power in the NYC Metro area, their own birthplace. Worst part is that nobody really cares, because there's no honor or nobility in being in Cosa Nostra anymore. It's the same shit as the Russian gangs or the black gangs or a pack of jackals in the woods, purely about money and nobody will miss you or care when you're in prison. Just a conveyor belt to Hell for people with shitty abusive parents, low social skills and an inability to live a straight life without murdering or stealing from anybody. Aka, garden-variety sociopaths.

[@cocokai9661]

@@jasoncarswell7458Oh man! Well said. That was one of the best analogies I've read in the comments. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks Tony was dumb and prideful, terrible combination. He was an awful boss and caused the end to his 'crew'. In fact, as the series went on it became more and more obvious that Tony was just like his mother. When he kills Chris he even sounds like her when he's justifying it as Chris being better off and his family being better off without him. This is exactly what Olivia said when she and Jr. talked about killing Tony. Tony was Olivia with a penis. Though I don't think he was as intelligent as she was.

[@billrhoasts5456]

Silvio has some balls to tell Tony exactly what he's thinking. And I think I saw a tiny hint of vulnerability in Tony during this scene. "And in the end, you're completely alone with it all" etc. Amazing scene, and an amazing show.

[@23v0lv32]

One of my favourite scenes of the entire series. So much insight into Silvios character and Tony’s character

[@Wantnothing649]

This is an acting master piece!!! The flick of the cigar, the eyebrow raise! Just class!!!

[@rgkong8783]

I love how Sil really cares for Tony and the gang here, he’s really trying to help him become a better boss.

[@vwa9832]

its amazing how wise guys could act so cool and relaxed while living such a terrifying life

[@Jerryleedlelee]

Eric 85 how many wise guys do you know? Lmfao this is a show don't take it so seriously

[@vwa9832]

very accurate show though

[@Justin-ug3qy]

***** God didn't invent shit... man did

[@andreww5574]

SOCIOPATHY.

[@alexscott730]

Inthe Garbage Man invented alcohol.

[@SpongeBob.019]

2:04 Silvio: 7 deadly sins and yours is pride. Lol Tony had all of em 😂😂

[@dpdfree]

#2's in life need intelligence, courage, and discipline. #1's need charisma, confidence, and strength. They often are mutually exclusive in character but are naturally synergistic when together.

[@Highland_Moo]

Silvio was my favourite, along with Furio. The facial expressions and the gestures with his hands were so funny.

[@soulpaua2097]

That last frame Tony's in you can tell he's like " Fuck Silvio, Why you always right " lol

[@bjeffrey1863]

For those of you who are not with me on this "that makes me sad" and it will be dealt with in time....

[@Fakename70]

B Jeffrey I need to start talking like that at MY job👍🏾

[@Mikewatchestube]

great line

[@Fakename70]

Devil Dog US Marine There’s always Burger King

[@davidgreen1504]

@Devil Dog US Marine He's the mngr.at Mikey 'D"s 🤣great comment Devil Mutt I mean dog😞

[@anthonyiuculano6002]

One of the most covertly threatening lines of the series...

[@nicholasbolduc3948]

in the end your completely alone with it all.............. best line

[@RonAlbaneseEntertainment]

“Goddamn him” - about Paulie! It gets me every time! He is acknowledging that Paulie in general can be a pain in the ass!

[@garrettosbourn2619]

also acknowledging the fact that he could be a rat too. BS he pulled with Johnny sack from prison...hes lucky tony never found out. Paulie was one of my favorites, for his humor, not his loyalty.

[@johngoodwin764]

I love that Tony flicks Ash on the floor right after Sil says "all due respect"

[@lawsonbeatty2530]

This is why Tony had such respect for Sil. Sil knew him better than anyone, and WAS the strong silent type.

[@kainlives7958]

The stoic, strong, silent type indeed

[@tom1bomb]

One of the many great scenes of a fantastic series. I can't say I am a tv show fanatic, but nothing has gripped me like The Sopranos did.

[@BreakingBadFan2008]

Watch Breaking Bad, Fargo seasons 1 & 2, True Detective season 1, The Shield and Sons of Anarchy and then The Wire if you haven't already

[@willthisdoreviews3376]

Sons of Anarchy isn't that great.

[@finnkdy]

Wilma ! ! !

[@darkoanton5]

Foreshadows how difficult Silvio will find it when he has to assume temporary leadership.

[@Snarkythecat]

+Footflix he has an asthma attack....

[@gamble278]

boganus699 Woah, take it easy Scorsese.

[@tommyf9356]

Completely agree. Silvio couldn’t even handle the top role for more than a day.

[@fox2569]

boganus699 This case is actually foreshadowing though...

[@OpenMawProductions]

@boganus699 It actually is foreshadowing, fuckknuckle.

[@ered203]

I love that scary-ass, dead eyed look Gandolfini put into the character, especially knowing just how emotional of a person Tony really was (can we say AJ). Some characters you just play to the page. You act the written emotion, because that is who the character really is. But Tony was far more nuanced than that. He wasn't a true sociopath. He had emotions. His father (or should we say his mother) just taught him to bury them so deep he randomly passed out sometimes from overload. One second in this scene (when Silvio correctly said he didn't want to eat Johnny Sac's shit) he is fully engaged with his longtime friend. The next second (after Silvio hits a little too close to home), Tony slips into that dead eyed shit and tells him to piss off. JG was brilliant.

[@harshlight7]

Well said. It has long since been recognized that Tony was a prisoner of circumstance, that he saw the bars at the edges of his particular cage and hated it and himself. The first half of the penultimate season, Tony's extended coma-dream, was a reflection of how much he subconsciously understood about himself and what his life could have been.

[@jasoncarswell7458]

Good analysis. Glad you distinguished between socio and psycho-paths and noted that sociopaths are made that way by long, painful experience (starting in childhood), versus psychopaths who are literally born without the capacity for fear, doubt or self-hate. A psychopath is Count Dracula; he gleefully preys on you because that's what he does, and he's very good at making sure he doesn't get caught. Serial killers are overwhelmingly psychopaths, because they delight in plotting and concealing their true intent. He never had a soul to begin with, and thinks of himself as a "superhuman". A sociopath is the 14-year-old kid who beats a guy to death with a tire iron because he wouldn't give up his sneakers. He doesn't CARE if he gets caught. Dead eyes, dead soul, cigarette burns from 6 abusive foster homes and a prison tattoo on his forehead saying "FUCK THE WORLD". Nothing left inside but evil. A failed attempt at a human being. Unfortunately for Tony, he wasn't lucky enough to be born a psychopath. He's got PLENTY of emotions, they're just terribly monstrous and fucked up from a lifetime of being exposed to the ugliest, lowest parts of humanity. Tony wants to be normal but he's incapable of imagining a world where things like "having a friend" or "having a wife" mean anything less than "one more person to betray me, one more person I have to intimidate so they DON'T".

[@Veritas-hf6tq]

“These guys tongue” These Borko captions are more creative than Spielberg.

[@magx01]

Reminds me of my brother. Try to talk to him (in a calm moment) about his anger and how it makes him hard to talk to/warps issues in his mind to seem one way when they are not that way.....and he gets mad. Demonstrating exactly what you are talking about but absolutely refusing to see it.

[@mads888]

Sounds like me. Im that way. Aarh, what the fuck do you even know about it you stroontz!

[@NeeNee_B.]

Yes, just like my sister. And she'll give you every excuse as to why she's upset, but won't do anything about it. I think being a hothead is like a part of her identity now, like Tony lol smh It's gotten her in A LOT of trouble over the years..

[@rephil8473]

2:08 Tony’s rebuttal was amazing. Dropped his gar and lit Sil up.

[@TheFourNineThree]

Wtf u talking about? No he didn't. Actually Sils the one who told Tony what was what! Your acting like he put him in check with his words when actually he didn't.

[@rephil8473]

JJ D “All due respect, you got no fucking idea what it’s like to be number one”

[@TheFourNineThree]

@@rephil8473 And?

[@rephil8473]

JJ D my response to you via Tony 2:38

[@skeleton599]

@@rephil8473corny

[@Bando710]

Michael Cera did a solid job

[@LarryXLR]

There's something about the way Silvio says "I've known you since you were a kid, Tone." Silvio knows that as much as he could offend Tony with a comment, Tony will always remember that Silvio always was and always will be his ride or die best friend. The true definition of "the brother you choose."

[@XuliusCaesar]

Sylvio was the only loyal one of the bunch. Even Paulie briefly thought about killing Tony when they were on the boat.

[@andrewtaylor2377]

Silvio's that one guy who's kept Tony grounded.

[@jeffjeffries3469]

One of the best scenes of the whole series.

[@Carloshernandezmma]

You have no fuckin idea what it means to be #1

[@Gumbocinno]

He's the only one who was able to talk to Tony like that.

[@lucasdamotta]

Yes, he and Uncle Junior.

[@jaygarza2422]

Artie as well.

[@victormandato]

"Measures were taken" - Silvio D.

[@victorarreola]

Silvio is the only one that can talk to tony like that without fearing for his life.

[@kovulion7777]

Silvio: This is where the conversation gets… difficult. Tony: Go Silvio: You always had the makings of a varsity mob boss

[@diogenes.]

Again with the varsity shxt, you said it again and it horts I 😢

[@unclephillymya]

“I’m sorry that you fell that way” Sil in his face trying to give him some advice but he still don’t get it

[@rodrigopacheco12]

"Seven deadly sins, and yours is pride" and gluttony. and lust. and greed. and wrath. and envy. and sloth.

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Lol holy fuck he really is the poster boy for all 7. Never thought about that.

[@uuuultra]

Comment thief be original bitch

[@MichelLinschoten]

uuuultra ✔️ ohh stfu you mangina ... like you don’t parrot the internet on daily basis. Why don’t you go sit at, a local donut store. Where the rest of your bootlicking cop friends hangout. Seen the fact you like playing KZbin police. Gtfo

[@jfayiii]

Hatt Hanz lol I had to count them in case you missed one

[@romans8024]

1:52 the emmy-worthy eyebrow raising right here :)

[@deadendfriends1975]

"You need me for anything else ?" Perfect shot back

[@dandosapershing6103]

In my opinion, what made tony such a great character was his insecurities. Everyone shared that with him in one way or another, and it made people really connect with him.

[@HoldenNY22]

Tony could have lost his Cool on Silvio and told him to take off his Toupe, put that wrap back on his head, and go back to working on Bruce Springsteen's Band.

[@saikofukuyo973]

Go back to working for the real Boss of New Jersey.

[@rambojohnj.6117]

He basically did. His most loyal, trusting guy was simply offering honest advice, and because he didnt like it, he basically told him to “go fuck his mother” with that puff of smoke and “are you done?”

[@josephaulisio9281]

Tony was NEVER all alone, there’s a reason for having an advisor!!!

[@deepbluebeer]

2:53 tony looking rad when he blows that smoke

[@MoManny]

"You need me for anything else?" AKA I still know my role notwithstanding your theatrics. Awesome scene.

[@sickrandy2946]

2:35 is so sad because Tony saying he’s all alone is a major low blow to Sil, who has been by his side for everything and always would.

[@sonof465]

Ya good catch, I dont think Tony's personality would allow him to see the irony in that, when sil asks if he needs anything I feel tony gets visibly upset cause sil is shoving that"sad clown" persona right back up Tony's ass where it came from

[@robbie192]

0:35 'don't go into the preamble just tell me what's on your mind'

[@regalecusglesne3022]

if tony actually listened to his consigliere instead of berating him, maybe his family wouldn't be filled with rats and turncoats. and he's lucky silvio was so fond of him because they grew together. because in every other scenario he would've brought him down, harshly.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Tony Soprano-Always right, and everybody else is wrong. At least, that's the way he thinks. He really should've learned that he was wrong, from time to time. Silvio was right to call him out. Tony definitely chafed under Silvio's rebuke, but Silvio wouldn't back down, to which I say, more power to him! Tony watched his own empire crumble out from under him, all because of pride. He even attacked Paulie at one point, then apologized for it. Soon after, Puss, then Jimmy Altieri, were dealt with. Even Chrissie ended up dead at Tony's hand! This guy, Tony, killed Chrissie, his own nephew! You have to be extremely low to do something like that! In the end, only Tony and Paulie were left...and then, after Tony got whacked at a Restaurant, it was only Paulie. Paulie must've felt so lost, after seeing all of those people that he associated with, dead. And only Paulie survived.

[@robertbryant3252]

Yeah, and the show illustrates that very well with the Carmine Sr.-Johnny Sac relationship. In any other mafia story, the consigliere would team up with the capos and find a new successor behind Tony's back. Tony was so focused on portraying himself as the "Captain of Industry-type" that it went to his head. I mean hell, even from the flashbacks from 1995, 3 years before the story starts, Tony seems to be much more level-headed. If he was kept as a capo, he would have easily lived into old age as a successful mafioso. Something tells me if Johnny Soprano had ever became the Boss, their fate would've been similar, except 25-30 years earlier.

[@bankrollbilly]

This is gold, Legendary performance from both fackin guyzzz! RIP James.

[@Overlijden1995]

"Seven deadly sins and yours is not having the makings of a varsity athlete."

[@mikereed3915]

The fact that he wasn’t a real actor before this he was actually part of a band and not just any bad we all know who… Makes it even more amazing how good of an actor he was

[@nightwolf2666]

I don't know what's more perfectly done in this scene, Tony's bravado, or Sil's hair.