This is the episode that began a television phenomenon and restored my faith in the excellence of television programming, or at least got my hooked to HBO. I loved and adored everything about this episode and I hold it so high on my podium because of how special seeing it for the first time was for me. The entire cast turns in extraordinary performances, especially James Gandolfini and Edie Falco and their MRI scene. I loved the 'GoodFellas' like narrative through the pilot and loved the 'Godfather' talk between Big Pussy and Christopher. The hit on Emil Kolar was fabulously done. Guest Starring Jerry Adler, John Ventimiglia and Katherine Narducci. Written & Directed by David Chase. My Rating: 10/10.
Review of Pilot
