It's a slower hour, in a minor key, but in its little moments, in men fucking secretaries while junkyard dogs bark and women kissing dozing men atop the head, it suggests there's more to the show - and the world - than what happens next in a relentlessly moving plot.
Looking at Wikipedia, it seems likely that Steve van Zandt might have been out on tour with the E-Street Band during much of the filming time.
AdvertisementIt's here that I should talk about how terrific David Proval has been this season as Richie Aprile.
Some people point out this as evidence that the show was heavily planned out, but it's more likely that someone just remembered Irina said she had a one-legged relative and then brought that character back.
Seeing lovers hand in hand.
Only during the Scatino bust-out, which is probably a familiar situation for him, does Richie seem relaxed and in sync with Tony and his guys.