As acclaimed as HBO’s The Sopranos is, there are people who’ve taken issue with some of the storytelling decisions that creator David Chase and co. made. Aside from the polarizing series finale, some have chastised how Tony Soprano’s relationship with his longtime therapist, Jennifer Melfi, wrapped up.
Melfi actress Lorraine Bracco is part of that list of less-than-satisfied people. Bracco recently reaffirmed her disdain for the conclusion of the storyline and revealed what she thinks happened to Dr. Melfi and Tony after the finale.
Lorraine Bracco made her final appearance as Melfi on The Sopranos during its penultimate episode, “The Blue Comet.” The installment sees the steadfast psychiatrist grappling with whether sociopathic patient Tony Soprano is using their “talk therapy” as a means to advance his personal dealings. After examining the findings from a study on the matter, Melfi cuts ties with Tony once and for all during their next session.
The New Jersey-based mob boss is subsequently left hurt by the surprising turn of events. It’s definitely apparent that the late James Gandolfini’s fan-favorite character wasn’t the only person who was in their feelings about that narrative decision. Lorraine Bracco previously voiced frustrations about where the show took her character.
She echoed that sentiment while speaking with Jessica Shaw of Sirius XM, which was shared on YouTube . Not only did she admit to being “heartbroken” but the Goodfellas icon al.
