yeah the last half (9 eps) of season 6 are the best TV ever made imo. absolutely unreal. every episode is like a movie

the sopranos is definitely as good as the wire, it's just got more experimental storytelling that you don't seem to enjoy. and that's fine

sopranos doesn't have much of a plot. tbh the plot doesn't kick in in terms of action / final arcs until like the last 10 episodes. if you're looking for plot development you're not gonna enjoy it. it's purely a character study. everything that happens that doesn't seem 'significant' is usually massively important for character development/exploration. I think it's the best TV show of all time personally but if you're going in expecting breaking bad type plot twists/tension you're going to be very dissapointed. I like to see it as sitting down and watching a group of people's daily lives, and taking away from it whatever you feel. it's also incredibly funny, nearly every episode has laugh out loud moments for me. I think a lot of people take it too seriously when the majority of it is farce/absolute nonsense

it's amazing, but yeah if you're expecting action and a typical plot you're going to find it a slog

the final 3 episodes of sopranos season 5 are unreal. the test dream > long term parking > all due respect

possibly my least favourite season overall but it ends on a run of fucking amazing episodes

recently the final season of Atlanta too. the goof who sat by the door is insanely creative TV. alfreds world was such a fitting ending for my favourite character and the finale was incredible. 10/10