initiated by roger on September 06, 2008 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0705271/)
Remember how Seinfeld is often described as "the show about nothing", with episodes revolving around frozen yogurt, ponies or parking spaces? Well, Pie-o-My could be considered an almost Seinfeldian moment in the history of The Sopranos, since a large part of the story is centered around... a horse.The animal in question, which gives the episode its title, is a race horse Ralph has bought on Hesh' more
Remember how Seinfeld is often described as "the show about nothing", with episodes revolving around frozen yogurt, ponies or parking spaces? Well, Pie-o-My could be considered an almost Seinfeldian moment in the history of The Sopranos, since a large part of the story is centered around... a horse.The animal in question, which gives the episode its title, is a race horse Ralph has bought on Hesh's suggestion to make some extra money. Tony is introduced to the creature one day and unexpectedly finds himself attached to Pie-o-My, whereas Ralphie coldly resorts to violence to make her run faster. On the home front, Carmela's worries for the future increase, leading her to ask Tony to sign a life insurance policy.At first sight, one could classify this episode as irrelevant, and you couldn't blame anyone for doing so: nothing substantial happens, apart from Ralph and Tony's differences emerging clearer and clearer as the story progresses. With hindsight, though, Pie-o-My is as superb as other episodes because it sets the suspense for the second half of the season, which will see some characters hit new lows in their life.Plus, a horse: reminds of the Godfather, doesn't it?
