[s6e19] The Second Coming Link

The Sopranos episode is widely regarded as one of the series' most emotional and pivotal installments. It serves as a "ticking bomb" that finally explodes, setting the stage for the series finale by bringing familial and mob tensions to a devastating head. AJ’s Suicide Attempt

: The title refers to the W.B. Yeats poem "The Second Coming," which AJ discusses in therapy—specifically the line "the best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity," reflecting the moral decay surrounding him. [S6E19] The Second Coming

: AJ attempts to drown himself in the family pool, but find himself unable to go through with it after the cinder block tied to his leg doesn't pull him deep enough. The Sopranos episode is widely regarded as one

You can listen to deep-dive analyses of this episode on The Sibling Sitdown Podcast or read a full transcript at SubsLikeScript . Yeats poem "The Second Coming," which AJ discusses

: In therapy, Tony and AJ both grapple with the idea that their depression is a hereditary "black cloud". A subtle touch in the psych unit shows an episode of Friends playing in the background where a character realizes, "I'm my father," mirroring AJ's struggle.

: Upon finding out, Tony tracks Coco to a restaurant and brutally beats him, shattering his teeth against a table. This act of revenge for his daughter is a "point of no return" that shatters the fragile peace between Jersey and New York. The Mob Conflict: Tony vs. Phil Leotardo