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Early Access: The Sopranos 2x5 - Group Reaction+Uncut (Patreon)

Published:
2025-08-25 14:05:00
Edited:
2025-08-25 14:05:59
Imported:
2026-06
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Uncut: https://thenormies.com/the-sopranos-ea/

The edited reaction is in the thumbnail above!

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"You Called Me." | Sopranos - 2x5 Big Girls Don't Cry | Group Reaction

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Comments

Dante Sparda

Furio's official induction into the Soprano crew is always an awesome scene because of his assertive approach to handling business. Tony and Christopher find themselves mirroring each other in their struggles with depression, both exhibiting a tendency to direct their anger towards those around them. This parallel highlights their shared internal turmoil and inability to manage their emotions constructively. The scene where Tony destroys the phone is particularly poignant, as AJ's reaction reveals a learned anticipation of Tony’s outbursts. Carmela telling AJ to go upstairs essentially telling him to ignore it underscores the family's coping mechanisms in the face of Tony's volatility, while Tony's ineffective "apology," laced with humor about his violent anger, further emphasizes his inability to confront his destructive tendencies directly. Christopher's subplot involving acting class stands out as a highlight, drawing strong parallels to "Barry." It offers a glimpse into Christopher's unrealized potential, showcasing his talent outside the mob. However, his entanglement in the mob constantly holds him back, leading to self-destructive behavior. Melfi's decision to take Tony back as a patient raises intriguing questions about her motivations. During her therapy session, her remark about Tony being "such a little boy sometimes" suggests a maternal inclination, with Melfi seeking to nurture his growth and well-being rather than engaging in a purely professional or sexual relationship. However, Elliot's cautionary perspective implies that Melfi may be more intrigued by the inherent dangers and complexities of treating a mobster, leading him to warn her about her "sugar intakes and sugar substitutes."

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My read on the line from Melfi, “Giving the beating or taking it?” One of the first things Tony sees Furio do last episode is beat an Italian boy for blowing up fire crackers near the boss. When he decides to pick Furio to do the job this episode we cut from Tony’s perspective to Furio playing with a bunch of kids The same way Analisa the female boss from last episode was like Tony’s idealized Italian mother figure, Furio is a father figure who will be kind but also punish the kids when they’re bad (Tony told Melfi last season that his father’s favorite child development tool was the belt) Melfi doesn’t know all this but she knows Tony has intense negative feelings towards himself, that part of him wants to be punished deep down. Also if he’s the victim it can justify his depression and rage

Veya

This episode was a companion piece to last episode, exploring outdated woman’s roles in their world and now it shows how stagnating outdated masculinity is. Both episodes involve these people having both of these ideals stop any personal growth and progress. There’s also much more to the melfi stuff than just sexual tension. The song in the dream is “out of the woods” while tony’s death is being shown. Does she subconsciously want to be free of treating him despite her attraction to the idea and him? Or is her guilt really just manifesting so strongly and strangely. There should be some caution against taking the therapy scenes too much at face value and reading it too simplistically, especially when the show is about people lying to themselves. Chris’s anger also can be pointed towards Tony who’s been a father figure to him since the beginning of the show.

Sean Carleton

Another fine episode and reaction. Appreciate it, Normies.

GoldArthur

Sadly, Chris, you CAN get arrested for fiction, which I think is a horrible violation of the first amendment. Look into obscenity laws.

Sean Carleton

I appreciate the discussion on anger management. And I hear Suraj about the cat. But I NEVER leave water near electronics when my cat is around. I drink over the sink or when I'm outside. I was never violently angry, but I got a boxer's fracture from a freak accident, so the doctor asked, "What did you punch?" because men typically get that from hitting walls or people. "YOU'RE AN INANIMATE FUCKING OBJECT" is a classic line.

JG

Hey guys, just to clarify…Skip isn’t a cop — he is an FBI Agent. I recall one of you saying he was a cop in an earlier reaction. Just wanted to make sure you know how big the stakes are with Pussy being a 🐀.

Marvin Botello

I’m honestly surprised that the furio scene at the “tanning salon” was shocking or too much because the last episode……..he slapped a kid for lighting fireworks next to them, the other members hit the mom and basically told the cops to get outta here. To me it just shows how capable he is and even Tony knows it after witnessing it in Italy. Furio is a true definition of Italian stallion, Tony soprano not so much…..

Gwyn

14:00 Suraj, check out Midnight Mass, it has one of the best conversations about death and the afterlife I've seen on television.

SergeTroy
>>185108667

Jesus, they should just watch the show! For me it is the best Mike Flanagan show or movie available.

SergeTroy
>>182331333

Agreed, there’s a reason he was considered by (what’s - her - name) to be her best man.