The episode previews they show are for the 5th season - the new one.
I've seen the first 8 episodes of series 5 (god bless the net) - it's a pretty good season so far, strong episodes but lacks direction (at this point, a strong finish wouldn't surprise me though.)
Steve Buscemi is a strong cast inclusion as Soprano Cousin Tony Blundetto. Fresh out of prison from a 15 year stretch, things have changed since Tony B was last out - very interesting character, something a bit different (no he's not just a Ralphie/Richie replacement) and if your as big a Buscemi fan as me, you'll follow his character closely.
Also watch out for veteran Mafia movie actors Robert Loggia as Feech La Manna, an old capo coming back from a 20 year stretch to find there is a lot to adjust to (great character) and Frank Vincent (Goodfellas "Go get your ****ing shine box!", Casino) as grizzly newly free New Yorker Philly Leotardo.
All these jailbirds are apparantly inline with real life - numerous Mafia figures are coming to the end of their jail time after the RICO Mafia crack down of the early 80s.
All that and all your favourites (cept Ralph of course!) - Paulie in fine form and some great scenes with Uncle Junior and Tony's new brother-in-law Bobby Bacala.
Great stuff, don't miss it - if anyone has any questions about the new season (non spoiler stuff) I'll happily answer them.
