When it comes to a show as expertly crafted and packed full of compelling characters as HBO's "The Sopranos," narrowing down a list of the best characters is a Herculean effort. Across all seasons of "The Sopranos," are just so many candidates, each with unique reflections of the show's themes of family dynamics, moral ambiguity, and the changing climate of post-9/11 America. Since the airing of its final episode in 2006, with an ending that perplexed viewers with it's famous "Don't Stop Believin'" moment , HBO's mob family drama has stood the test of time as a mark of quality yet to be matched or (surpassed) by any prestige television series.
Thanks to a legendarily talented team of writers and directors who ignored the rules of television , led by show creator David Chase ( who m