The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. Landress, Terence Winter, and Matthew Weiner. The executive producers throughout the show's run were David Chase, Brad Grey, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Ilene S. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios in Long Island City in Queens, New York City and on location in New Jersey. The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television. Broadcast syndication followed in the U.S. The series ran for six seasons totaling 86 episodes until June 10, 2007. The pilot was ordered in 1997, and the show premiered on HBO on January 10, 1999. The series features Tony's family members, mafia colleagues, and rivals in prominent roles-most notably his wife Carmela ( Edie Falco) and his protégé/distant cousin Christopher Moltisanti ( Michael Imperioli).
These are explored during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi ( Lorraine Bracco). The story revolves around Tony Soprano ( James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization. The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase.