I find it funny that they make AJ visit Livia as part of the "punishment." I know Tony definitely had problems with Livia and Carmella hated her, but they could've been a bit more subtle about it. It's also interesting how much better Livia is with AJ than she is with Tony - Livia might've been the only positive role model in AJ's life, aside from maybe Jr. The flashbacks are among my most favorite scenes in the series! I think another great and important detail (which David chase does so well) too is how Junior is second on the scene when beating up Roco bc he's driving around Johnny Boy... his kid brother. Same thing in satrial's. It's clear that Johnny is the Alfa and powerful leader, where as junior is definitely portrayed as the beta. Tony didn't have the makings of a varsity athlete, He did how ever have the makings of a degenerate gambler despite the lessons his father taught.
Review of Down Neck
That scene between TONY and his mother when he says "your the real gangster" is classic
29 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers