Do Not Resuscitate
- Episode aired Jan 23, 2000
- TV-MA
- 51m
Junior leaves prison due to ill health and placed under house arrest, while Livia's health also declines. Pussy begins talking with someone interested in learning more about Tony.Junior leaves prison due to ill health and placed under house arrest, while Livia's health also declines. Pussy begins talking with someone interested in learning more about Tony.Junior leaves prison due to ill health and placed under house arrest, while Livia's health also declines. Pussy begins talking with someone interested in learning more about Tony.
- Matt Bevilaqua
- (as Lillo Brancato Jr.)
- Reverend James Jr.
- (as Gregalan Williams)
- Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- (as Steven R. Schirripa)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen Anthony Jr. goes to visit Livia at the hospital she comically complains to him, while watching Emril Lagasse, that he doesn't wash his hands when cooking. In a later episode of his cooking show Lagasse made it an obvious point to wash his hands hoping that the mean lady from the Sopranos would now leave him alone.
- GoofsIn the extreme closeup of Livia's forehead when she's in the hospital bed, you can clearly see the criss-cross pattern of the base of the wig she's wearing.
- Quotes
Protester: We want to talk to your foreman.
Christopher Moltisanti: You want to talk to the foreskin?
Protester: You're a wise- ass motherfucker.
Christopher Moltisanti: Well keep your mother off the streets then I won't fuck her.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000)
- SoundtracksGoodnight, My Love
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Revel
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Performed by Benny Goodman with Ella Fitzgerald on vocals
This is an intriguing and reflective episode with a number of memorable moments.
The interaction depicted between two very self-serving characters feels somewhat entertaining as it sets up a potential clash of the titans. However, when I remind myself of their relationship to each other it ultimately feels sad to watch such poisonously mistrustful and calculating behaviour. Especially when you know of people and relationships similar to this in real families.
As ever, there are plenty of enjoyable moments, particularly when Janice shares the screen with Tony. Aida Turturro once again makes a very recognisable type of character, who should be deeply unlikeable, quite amusing during her interactions with James Gandolfini.
Tony's fondness for the past and the older generation is a strong theme in this episode. Ironically the two characters depicted in his life from the 'Greatest Generation' previously conspired to kill him. This concept still amuses me on what is my forth rewatch of the episode.
Dominic Chianese has a great episode showing some of the frailties of old age. One scene near the end connects with me as it reminds me of my own father in his later years, particularly with his defiance.
As a story 'Do Not Resuscitate' is mostly character-driven, but there are some small but important plot moments that have a big effect on the overarching narrative of series two.
For me the stand out performance is Nancy Marchand who continues to make Livia compelling to watch.
For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Feb 21, 2022
Details
- Runtime51 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1