# The Sopranos (1999–2007) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-sopranos/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 96% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| IMDb | 9.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 95% |
| Creator | David Chase |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Crime, Drama |
| Seasons | 6 (86 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Sopranos (1999–2007) is a Crime, Drama series created by David Chase, streaming on HBO Max. It holds a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — from Celluloid editorial (92%), Metascore (90/100), IMDb (9.2/10), TMDB fan (95%) across 6 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 96%.

## Celluloid verdict

The show that inaugurated the age of prestige television — novelistic, darkly funny and psychologically fearless, with James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano an all-time screen creation.

## Synopsis

A New Jersey mob boss juggles the demands of his crime family and his actual family, confiding his panic attacks to a psychiatrist in a series that turned the American gangster myth into a study of anxiety, mortality and the rotting suburban dream.

## Cast

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Sopranos worth watching?**
Yes — The Sopranos earns a 92% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), from editorial 92%, Metascore 90/100, IMDb 9.2/10, TMDB fan 95%. Audience snapshot is separate (96%). The show that inaugurated the age of prestige television — novelistic, darkly funny and psychologically fearless, with James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano an all-time screen creation.

**Why is The Sopranos so highly rated?**
The Sopranos scores 92% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 92/100, Metacritic 90/100, IMDb 9.2/10 and TMDB fan rating 95%. The separate audience snapshot is 96%. The show that inaugurated the age of prestige television — novelistic, darkly funny and psychologically fearless, with James Gandolfini's Tony Soprano an all-time screen creation. See the full breakdown on the The Sopranos series page.

**Do I need to watch The Sopranos in order?**
Yes — The Sopranos is a continuous character study. Season order is essential for Tony’s arc.

**Is The Sopranos on HBO Max?**
Yes — The Sopranos is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under HBO Max on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is The Sopranos on Netflix?**
No — The Sopranos is not on Netflix. It streams on HBO Max, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Sopranos come out?**
The Sopranos first aired in 1999 and ran through 2007 (1999–2007). Created by David Chase; it streams on HBO Max today.

**How many seasons of The Sopranos are there?**
The Sopranos has 6 seasons across 86 episodes (1999–2007). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch The Sopranos?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Sopranos’s 86 episodes take roughly 65 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch The Sopranos?**
The Sopranos streams on HBO Max in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under HBO Max. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of The Sopranos?**
The Sopranos stars James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico. Created by David Chase.

**How many episodes are in The Sopranos?**
The Sopranos has 86 episodes across 6 seasons (1999–2007).

**What is The Sopranos about?**
A New Jersey mob boss juggles the demands of his crime family and his actual family, confiding his panic attacks to a psychiatrist in a series that turned the American gangster myth into a study of anxiety, mortality and the rotting suburban dream.

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