The 'Sopranos' Super Bowl Commercial Every Fan Needs to See
02/14/2022 10:34 am EST
Confusion
Some fans were confused by the dialogue-free ad, feeling like it wasn't clear if a full-on Sopranos revival was implied by the teaser.
Setting
Whether it was meant to tease a reunion or not, fans noted that the episode had major significance for The Sopranos, since it was the location of the final scene in the series.
Parking
The final scene of The Sopranos infamously generated anxiety by showing Meadow struggling to parallel park, so fans thought it was intentional that she had no trouble parking in this commercial. Between that and the nod to Tony's old Chevy, they found the ad to be perfectly justified in using this IP.
Optimistic
Although the ad was for the Chevy electric truck, some fans were optimistic that it would also serve as a foot in the door to create a Sopranos revival series centered around Meadow. In the world of entertainment, stranger things have happened.
Implication
Some fans joked that being associated with The Sopranos – and all the violence that comes with it – might not be the best branding decision for Chevy. They wondered if drivers would subconsciously feel like a mob boss whenever they drove the truck.
Pitches
Some fans got right to work theorizing about what a Sopranos revival might be about – which characters would return, what their allegiances would be and what the situation in North Jersey would be after all these years.
Nostalgia
Finally, between ads like this and the halftime show lineup, some fans commented on how this Super Bowl played to their generational nostalgia – for better or for worse.
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