As much as I loved other shows such as Deadwood and Mad Men, nothing compares to The Sopranos (1999-2007) which is still the best television series ever made. A modern-day Tolstoy / Dostoyevsky story, everything about it is incredible: the acting, the cinematography, the directing and the eclectic soundtrack; the viewer is emotionally manipulated between hating, loving and feeling sympathy for the characters. Peaky Blinders is a poor imitation.
Tony Soprano is a good example of the failed hero story:
The Sopranos shows us what it means to be human:
♡( ◡‿◡ ) POTY 2023 & 2022 finalist * “Treat me right
I'm still a good man's daughter
Let me in if I break
And be quiet if I shatter”