Poetic Television Review: College (The Sopranos, S1X05, 1999)

In New England's autumn hue,
A father-daughter trip, a story anew,
Tony Soprano, a man of dual face,
Loving father, ruthless in his secret place.

The college tour, a cover for his aim,
To kill Febby, a former friend turned informant's claim,
A cat and mouse game, with danger in the air,
As Meadow remains oblivious, without a care.

Carmela at home, with Father Phil by her side,
A tension palpable, a forbidden love to abide,
Their evening of films and wine, a moment of desire,
Cut short by illness, but the implication still on fire.

The episode "College", a masterful weave,
Of moral complexity, and the human heart that bleeds,
Tony's duality, a paradox to explore,
A caring father, capable of murder's darkest shore.

Febby as his alter ego, a parallel to draw,
Two men devoted to family, yet willing to take lives in law,
Their stories intertwined, like threads in a tapestry so fine,
A commentary on crime and loyalty's twisted design.

Pop culture references abound, like Easter eggs in the night,
The Godfather and Casino , The Remains of the Day 's romantic light,
David Chase's pride in this episode shines so bright,
A raw portrayal of violence and moral complexity in sight.

An Emmy Award won , for writing that transcends genre bounds ,
"College" remains an exemplary piece , that leaves its mark unbound ,
On viewers and critics alike , it has made its indelible stain ,
A testament to The Sopranos' power , to make us feel and think again.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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