SPOILER ALERT: If you don't want to know about the final resolution to "The Sopranos," leave now.
Actor James Gandolfini, best known as Tony Soprano in the TV series 'The Sopranos' is seen in this file photo in California, January 13, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Journey: "Don't Stop Believing":
Working hard to get my fill,
If you paid attention to the swan song played, David Chase made damned sure the movie would go on and on in our minds. If you're wondering if your satellite went out in the last minute of the show, think again.
Clever, Chase knew the last visual set ups would make us wonder and want more. In fact, a pro always leaves them wanting more, a famous showman said long ago.
The set up finale shot looked like something out of The Godfather, buttery Gordon Willis signature light, an old restaurant, as Tony meets Carmela.
Meadow struggles outside to parallel park. The build up of the scene was excruciating. Then as A.J. walks in , he is on the heels of a dubious looking Italian guy, just coming for coffee? Onion rings, small talk, then a couple of tough looking black guys are in the restaurant looking around, just as Meadow is rushing into the restaurant.
Lights out.
Did the dubious Italian guy who went to the bathroom pull a Michael Corleone scene? Were the black guys the zips from New York to avenge Leotardo's brutal death?
Chase will let you have a think.
Paulie stayed true to the skip all the way to the end, his superstitious neuroses intact.
Sil is smiling in his comatose state.
The Satriale sandwich loving Fed came through for Tony in a big way.
Sadly, the Russian from the Pine Barrens never resurfaced, I secretly thought somehow he would be back in this finale.
Tony finally made peace with Uncle Junior, the scene a tough one to watch, if you know or love anyone with Alzheimers.
What the overwhelming feeling we are left with is that there can't be any good ending left for Tony - jail or early death.
Fans of the show will either be simplistic, angry and childish, demanding an answer or a proper finish to say goodbye. Others will appreciate what Chase did, letting us think it through, and wonder what happened to each family member.
Everything comes to an end.
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