"Whitecaps" is frequently cited as one of the "perfect" episodes of television. It proved that the emotional stakes of a marriage could be just as high-stakes and "dark" as the physical violence of the mafia. By denying the audience a traditional "whack" and instead delivering a psychological breakdown, David Chase cemented The Sopranos as a character study first and a mob drama second.
Following his stint in rehab, Christopher returns to a crew that is increasingly fractured, foreshadowing the loyalty tests of later seasons. Legacy and Impact
How does the ending of change your view of Tony and Carmela's future together ?