Not saying it isn't. I'm saying it's not an original concept. It's just brought to TV.
I suppose it depends on what your relationship is with drama like this.
'The Wire' is more my kind of 'understanding' and affinity. Not that I can't relate to 'The Sopranos', it's just the impact is different, personally speaking.
Now you have me thinking!!
For me, I was never into the 'wise guy' scene. I was more like 'Meh!' to see it. Street hustle is the thing I connect to and that's why I like 'The Penguin'.