The Sopranos Seasons

The ending is ambiguous, but widely interpreted as Tony’s death (the "never hear it coming" theory discussed earlier in the season). The story of Tony Soprano ends as abruptly as his life likely did, leaving the viewer in the dark.

Ralphie Cifaretto creates the ultimate conflict when a stable fire kills the horse. Tony, suspecting Ralphie set the fire for insurance money, engages in a brutal brawl with him in his kitchen, beating Ralphie to death. Tony and his nephew Christopher dispose of the body. the sopranos seasons

The series concludes with the famous final scene. Tony sits in a diner, waiting for his family. He puts a coin in the jukebox and plays "Don't Stop Believin'." He watches various suspicious patrons enter. The ending is ambiguous, but widely interpreted as

Tony and Carmela are separated. The family is threatened by and Billy Leotardo , brothers who are aligned with the New York family (Lupertazzi crime family). Their cousin, Tony Blundetto , is released from prison. Tony Soprano tries to help his cousin go straight, but Tony B. is drawn back into the life to avenge a wrong done to the Leotardos. Tony, suspecting Ralphie set the fire for insurance