In Alex Gibney’s latest documentary on the genesis of The Sopranos, Michael Imperioli, one of the show’s beloved cast members, dives into what sets this iconic series apart from its predecessors. His insights are like a light bulb in a dingy basement—illuminating!

“Back in the day, television was all about making you feel good,” Imperioli remarked, pulling no punches. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to kick back with a show that ends on a wholesome note? But he insists that David Chase, the mastermind behind The Sopranos, was “all about the opposite” approach to storytelling.

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You might be thinking, “Wait, I’m not into feel-good fluff! I tune into gritty cop dramas like Law & Order: SVU. Nothing wholesome about that!” But Imperioli has a tidbit that might shake your perspective: those crime shows, he says, serve as Trojan Horses for good vibes.

The Reality of Darkness

Sure, the term “feel good” often conjures images of shows like Ted Lasso and When Calls the Heart, which lean heavily on uplifting narratives. Yet, Imperioli contends that conventional broadcast dramas featuring first responders provide a sense of security with their predictable plots.

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“Why are cop shows so captivating?” he ponders in the doc. “Because at the end of the day, there’s a feeling of justice— the bad guy gets locked up, and the universe finds a semblance of order.”

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