The Sopranos 3x4 “Employee of the Month” | First Time Reaction

Patreon for Watch Alongs and Early Access:   / diegesistv   Arianna and Maple experience one of the most intense and controversial episodes in television history: The Sopranos 3x4, “Employee of the Month.” This episode shifts the focus away from the typical mob politics and places it squarely on the shoulders of Dr. Jennifer Melfi, forcing her to confront a moral dilemma that tests the very core of her character. When a horrific act of violence leaves Dr. Melfi traumatized, she is presented with a choice that no one else in the world of The Sopranos would hesitate to make. With the "monster" Tony Soprano sitting right across from her, she has the power to unleash a level of retribution the legal system cannot provide. Arianna and Maple are losing it over the sheer tension of their therapy sessions and the incredible, restrained performance by Lorraine Bracco. Meanwhile, in the "work" world, the friction between Paulie and Christopher continues to escalate, and Tony deals with the fallout of Ralph Cifaretto’s return to the fold. But everything is overshadowed by the final, haunting "No" that echoes through the screen. Join Arianna and Maple as they react to an episode that challenges the audience’s own sense of justice and explores the true meaning of integrity in a world without it. Follow Arianna:   / _aerii44   Follow Maple:   / mapledivine   Subscribe for more New Jersey drama & first-time reactions:    / @diegesis