Bada Bing..and No Bang

I've been a fan of the Sopranos from the second season, primarily because I was impressed by the realness of the family dynamics. Although I found many of Tony's actions despicable, I did feel sympathy for him--until he snuffed out his nephew's life. But having "known" Tony and his family for over six years, I didn't want to see him or his wife and children killed. During the last two episodes, the tension was so intense that I left the room several times, unable to watch the bloodbath I was certain was coming.