Quote Originally Posted by Gray Lensman View Post
I think that when you subvert expectations it has to make narrative sense - it shouldn't be something out of left field where even after rewatching no one can figure out the clues. Plus, it's a device that needs to be used sparingly - if all you do is subvert expectations for every setup, that becomes the norm.
That's kinda how I ended up feeling about "The Sopranos" culminating with the ending, which was the ultimate, "You weren't expecting that, were you - nyah nyah!"