Rat Pack
- Episode aired Mar 14, 2004
- TV-MA
- 57m
Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.Carmine's passing opens new wounds, while cousin Tony wants to put his past behind him. Tony Soprano, meanwhile, discovers a traitor.
- Dr. Jennifer Melfi
- (credit only)
- Meadow Soprano
- (as Jamie-Lynn DiScala)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst of three episode appearances by Patti D'Arbanville as Lorraine Calluzzo, and also the series debut of major cast members Steve Buscemi and Frank Vincent.
- GoofsAt 8:46 there is no bowl in front of Junior while seated in the kitchen, immediately after the camera change a bowl is on the the table in front of him. Bobby was still preparing the salad bowl right before the camera change and judging by distance and time could not have placed the bowl during the dialogue that was taking place.
- Quotes
Christopher Moltisanti: [to Adriana] Hey, you got change? I'm fucking sliding this stupid bill in and out of the cigarette machine for like an hour.
Tina Francesco: [suggestively] An hour? I bet you can go longer than that!
Christopher Moltisanti: Listen to you! Why do you always talk like a whore?
Tina Francesco: 'Cause men like it!
Christopher Moltisanti: Yeah?
[pauses, looks her over]
Christopher Moltisanti: Think you're right about that.
- Crazy creditsAnthony Baldasare - Man in mug shot photo. Also a prop man on the show.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004)
- SoundtracksCanzona in D minor
Written by Johann Sebastian Bach (as J.S. Bach)
This is another very strong episode with great character moments.
A big introduction is the character Tony Blendetto, that is not only given a build up in this and the previous episode, but is played by the great Steve Buscemi. This character feels somewhat forced into the series narrative, as prior to the fifth season he did not exist, but functions well within the dynamic of the established characters. Buscemi and James Gandolfini have a great awkward chemistry that works for the backstory of the characters and the arc of Blundetto.
There are a number of other smaller introductions that nicely lay the foundations for later episodes along with the plot concerning the leadership of the New York family.
For me the strongest scenes involve the continuing tragic arc of Adriana which is looked at from several perspectives. There is the personal trauma she is shown to be suffering, the coldness of Agent Sanseverino, the contempt of Rosalie Aprile, and the comparisons with the other two "rats" featured in the episode. Cleverly though, it ends with a little moment of selfishness that keeps the portrayal balanced.
It is a very cinematic episode with some excellent cinematography that tells the story visually. I particularly like the opening scenes and numerous other moments are captured and edited beautifully.
The standout performance for me is Drea de Matteo, who carries a number of quite emotional scenes fantastically.
- snoozejonc
- Nov 1, 2022
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- Filming locations
- Punta Dura - 34th Avenue, Long Island City, New York, USA(Nuovo Vesuvio)
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- Runtime57 minutes
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1