Lorraine Bracco Critiques The Sopranos Ending

Lorraine Bracco, who portrayed Dr. Jennifer Melfi in HBO's The Sopranos, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the show's conclusion, particularly regarding her character's abrupt decision to end her therapeutic relationship with Tony Soprano. In a recent interview, she recalled feeling 'heartbroken' and deemed the ending 'bad and wrong,' questioning how one could invest five years into someone's life and then walk away. Despite this, Bracco entertains the idea that Tony and Melfi might have crossed paths after the series finale, suggesting they could have resumed therapy. She emphasized her disappointment in the unresolved nature of her character's arc, noting that she never asked creator David Chase about Melfi's fate post-series. Bracco's sentiments resonate with other cast members, including the late James Gandolfini, who also found the finale unsatisfactory. Overall, Bracco's reflections have reignited discussions about the show's ambiguous ending and the implications for its beloved characters.