Nobody Knows Anything

This episode really felt like things were closing in, as Tony learns of a possible rat in his ranke!

There were multiple great moments between characters, such as Paulie and Pussy as well as Carmela and Tonys mom! The acting was great and it really carried the scenes!

This episode was also full of tension as things get more serious as paranoia sets in, do to a possible traitor! The scene at the bridge proves things are no fun and games no more!

You can also see how much preassure Tony is under, as he struggles with the information he gets, and what to do with it!

Overall things seem to shape up towards the end!

This was definitely a top 5 episode of Sopranos that I have seen so far. This is definitely one of the greatest set-up episodes for it's next episode. Anyways, my favorite characters in this episode were Tony, Person that starts with a P, and Paulie. My favorite things about this episode were the acting, the dialogue, and the ending to the episode. Everything about this episode was just pure great and amazing. I have no reached to the higher rated episodes in this season, so that means I am excited to see what is in store for me in the next two episodes, especially in the finale of the season.

Tony gets some disturbing news, whilst Livia commits an act of retribution.

This is a serious and gripping episode with strong drama and character moments.

'Nobody Knows Anything' clouds the life of several characters in dangerous uncertainty. Tony receives information that has major implications if true and it drives so much of the story. That is all I can say about the plot without spoiling, but it's safe to praise the tension and drama created by all scenes relating to this.

Junior, who was bliss with ignorance until this episode, is put in a difficult position where the mob code demands he takes action. This ignites the slow burning plot thread that has been developing since the series began and makes it very intriguing.

The focus on Vin Makasian gets much deeper and his character arc reaches a very poignant stage. John Heard is excellent in all these scenes and Karen Sillas also has some strong moments.

In the overarching narrative of series one, this episode is arguably the most compelling so far. However, it does not work quite as well as other episodes on a rewatch, as you know what's coming. I find Mikey Palmice to be written as a fairly one-note character. Also one scene involving Tony behaving quite aggressively towards another character feels a bit forced to increase the dramatic tension and shock value.

All performances are superb. James Gandolfini is the star of the show as ever, but Tony Serico, Vincent Pastore, Nancy Marchand and Dominic Chianese all have memorable moments.

Visually it is as strong as ever. A number of scenes involving Makasian are wonderfully shot, but one in particular is very hard hitting. It also captures the paranoia and suspicions of certain characters very well.