So, The Many Saints of Newark happened. Remember that? It was like a Sopranos prequel party. But did it leave you craving more?
Another Sip of Newark's Sin?
The movie dove into young Tony Soprano's life. We saw his troubled youth. We met his complicated family. But will we see a sequel?
Honestly? Probably not. And that's okay! Hear me out before you grab your gabagool.
Why One Movie Was Enough (For Me)
Look, prequels are tricky. They have to fit with what we already know. Sometimes, that means squeezing a story too tight.
Many Saints did a decent job. It gave us context. It showed us the seeds of Tony's future. But did it *need* a sequel? Nope.
The magic of The Sopranos was the mystery. We saw Tony as a fully formed, complicated man. Knowing *every single* detail of his past risks ruining that.
It's like finding out how your favorite magician does their tricks. Suddenly, it's not as impressive. The illusion is shattered.
The Potential Sequel Plot Pitfalls
Let's say they *did* make a sequel. What would it even be about?
More young Tony shenanigans? More family drama? We kind of got that already. Plus, we know where it all ends up.
That's the problem with prequels, isn't it? The ending is already written. There's no real suspense.
It's like watching a cooking show where you know the cake is going to be delicious. Where's the fun in that?
An Unpopular Opinion, Maybe?
I know, I know. Some of you wanted more Dickie Moltisanti. He was compelling, I admit.
But his story felt complete. Bringing him back would cheapen his arc. Sometimes, death adds to the story, not detracts.
Plus, let's be real. Most of the movie felt like fan service. Little nods and winks to the original series. A whole movie of that would be overkill.
Imagine two hours of, "Hey, remember this thing from *The Sopranos*?" It's exhausting just thinking about it.
Leaving Well Enough Alone
The Sopranos ended perfectly (controversial, I know!). It left us with questions. It made us think.
Many Saints gave us a little extra insight. But sometimes, a little is all you need.
Some stories are better left untouched. Let Tony Soprano's origin story fade into the background. Let the original series shine.
Besides, we can always rewatch The Sopranos. That's what I'll be doing. Pass the gabagool!
So, no, I don't think there will be a sequel. And honestly? I'm perfectly fine with that. Let David Chase move on to other things. Maybe something with less... gabagool?
Okay, maybe a *little* more gabagool.
