The Sopranos (1999)

The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.

Genres: Crime, Drama

What to watch after The Sopranos

• The Wire (2002) — Same subject: drug dealer, organized crime
• The Shield (2002) — Same subject: drug dealer
• Six Feet Under (2001) — Same subject: dysfunctional family
• Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) — Same feel: complex, dramatic
• Boardwalk Empire (2010) — Same subject: new jersey, mobster
• True Detective (2014)