The Sopranos edges ahead by 9 points (176 vs. 167). Both Masterclass tier — the gap is in degree, not category.
Workers undergo a procedure that separates their work and personal consciousness. Educational about work-life balance and identity. Cognitive engagement from the science fiction premise. Entertainment from the mystery.
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Tony Soprano sits in Dr. Melfi's office and talks while ordering hits. The show's cognitive achievement is depicting the interior life of a violent man without absolving him. Educational value from its portrayal of anxiety, therapy, and…
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