While TV fans still discuss and debate the series finale of The Sopranos, the season 1 finale is also captivating and intense. The popular TV drama aired for six seasons from 1999 to 2007 on HBO and featured a talented cast, including the late James Gandolfini. The actor made sure that Tony Soprano, a mobster who truly loves his family, was equal parts tough and emotional, and his performance made for many moving moments.