The Divisive TV Finale
The Sopranos has one of the most divisive TV finales of all time. It's confirmed that Tony Soprano dies after the final scene fades to black, but a new theory puts this infamous moment in a new light.
Tony (James Gandolfini), Carmela (Edie Falco), AJ (Robert Iler) in The Sopranos finale.
While Tony's fate at the end of The Sopranos season 6 has been confirmed, there are still questions about who actually kills him. Given Tony's place in the mafia and his increasingly hostile business dealings, it's not all that surprising that someone puts a hit on him.
Tony Soprano in the hospital
The series is full of betrayals, which seem to be par for the course within the world of organized crime. Tony himself is betrayed on multiple occasions, causing him to become harder and less trusting as the series continues. This ultimately leads to him losing the loyalty and respect of some of his men.
Christopher and Paulie injured in the snowy forest in The Sopranos
The Betrayal Theory
Following The Sopranos series finale, a theory has emerged suggesting that Paulie set Tony up to be killed during the last episode. Paulie Walnuts, one of Tony's longest and closest friends, becomes the focus of this shocking betrayal theory.
Paulie Walnuts Sopranos
The theory posits that Paulie's motives to betray Tony stem from the growing tension between them and a shift in power dynamics. This leads to a startling revelation about Paulie's potential role in Tony's demise, shedding new light on the character's actions leading up to the series finale.
Paulie (Tony Sirico) and Tony (James Gandolfini) talking outside the Bada Bing! in The Sopranos.
Clues and Motives
There are several clues and motives that support the theory of Paulie's betrayal. From his strange relationship with New York to his reactions during key moments, the evidence points to a calculated betrayal that changes the way viewers perceive The Sopranos season 6.
Paulie Walnuts pointing his finger in The Sopranos
Paulie's actions, interactions, and even his dreams offer subtle hints at his potential betrayal, creating an atmosphere of suspicion and intrigue around his character.