The Sopranos TV Series

The Sopranos is a landmark American crime drama television series created by David Chase. Centered around Tony Soprano, a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster struggling to balance family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization, the show premiered on HBO in 1999. The series is widely credited with ushering in the 'Golden Age of Television' through its complex character development and cinematic storytelling.

Produced primarily in New York and New Jersey, the show was developed by Chase Films and distributed by Home Box Office. Since its debut, the franchise has expanded to include home media, various merchandise, and a prequel film titled The Many Saints of Newark released in 2021.

Ownership of the series and the character of Tony Soprano remains with HBO, which is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The brand continues to be a cornerstone of the HBO library, maintained as a premium television property through global streaming services and licensing deals.