I didn't really like this episode. This was the weakest one of the new season.
-Seemed kind of soap opera-ish that Tony is suddenly an addicted gambler. Guys who are involved with the types of things he is, and seen the things he has (Johnny Soprano and Mr. Satriale for example), don't go from being controlled, recreational gamblers to total junkies. Its unclear whether or not he realized it and changed.
-The Tony v. Hesh plot also seemed very random. Especially how Hesh's woman dies suddenly and we're supposed to believe Tony did it, while still paying all the money he owed back.
-The Vito Jr. stuff was weird for sure, but was necessary in showing the problems Vito's homosexuality and subsequent murder caused.
-Very interesting that the Arabs were mentioned again. Perhaps terrorism is not a red herring?
-AJ getting dumped was not surprising. Blanca was a golddigger and saw no future with AJ, while at the same time was sort of disgusted at the Soprano lifestyle, sort of like Finn. AJ will definitely take it hard, perhaps try to commit suicide?
-Something is up with Meadow. She has had very little to do so far... I'd bet something big is up with her soon.
-It seems they are really trying to alienate Tony from everybody. Chris, Paulie, Hesh, Bacala... lonely at the top, or is this the end?
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