I find it interesting how Pine Barrens is often referred to as the best in the series. Don't get wrong, the episode is a masterpiece. But its episodes like Long Term Parking which really stand out for me in the series. All the performances in this episode are brilliant. Its intense as it already established that the New York Mafia is looking for Tony's cousin for murdering Billy Leotardo. Already creating brilliant tension between Tony and New York and Tony contemplating whether he should let Tony B go. Then we have the finale to Adrianas story. Drea De Matteo's performance cannot be understated. She deserves all the awards and praise she got in this episode. For me this is the perfect Sopranos episode. It has the thrilling drama and twists. The scene where Silvio kills Aid shows the cruelty and evil of the mafia and Tony himself. I think by the final seasons of this show we see Tony's true colors. And this episode is very much like a shot to the bullet. You don't see it coming bit when it happens you're left stunned.
Review of Long Term Parking
