The Sopranos Season 1
Overview
The Sopranos Season 1 is the first season of HBO's landmark crime drama, widely considered one of the greatest television series of all time. The series follows Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a powerful, charismatic, and deeply troubled New Jersey mob boss. He is in therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco), because he is having panic attacks. The first season introduces the world of the Soprano family. Tony is the head of the DiMeo crime family. He is dealing with his mother, Livia (Nancy Marchand), who is a manipulative, toxic presence. He is also dealing with his uncle, Junior (Dominic Chianese), who is jealous of Tony's power. The first season ends with Tony ordering the murder of his mother's friend, who was cooperating with the FBI.
