Here is what the page “5 Years Ago, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ Brought ‘The Sopranos’ Back to HBO as a Dark Preq” contains. Five years ago today, HBO revived its legendary crime series The Sopranos with The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel film set in the turbulent 1960s and 70s. Directed by Alan Taylor and co-written by series creator David Chase, the movie explores the formative years of Tony Soprano, played by Michael Gandolfini—son of the late James Gandolfini—alongside a cast including Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., and Vera Farmiga.
The film dives into the Newark riots and the rise of the DiMeo crime family, offering a deeper look at the forces that shaped the iconic mob boss. While it received mixed reviews, it reignited interest in the franchise and underscored the enduring cultural weight of The Sopranos, which remains a benchmark for prestige television. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.